Gauchos Split Against Top-10 Foes
The UCSB men’s water polo team snapped a five-game losing streak on Saturday but the memories of close losses came flooding right back the next day, as the Gauchos saw a last-second shot hit the post and the crossbar before settling outside of the goal, preserving a heartbreaking loss to UC Irvine.
Do-It-Yourself Age Progresses Too Far
In the do-it-yourself age we live in, it’s become commonplace to see people throw aside needed help or assistance in an effort to exert their own individual abilities, or lack thereof.
Students See Fines, Lawsuits for File-Sharing
Thirteen UCSB students using file-sharing networks on campus are now facing potential lawsuits in a rejuvenated effort by the music industry to crackdown on piracy.
UCSB Tops Davis in Blowout
There’s nothing like opening the conference season with a statement to the rest of the league, and that’s exactly how the #13 UCSB men’s soccer team kicked off their quest for a second straight Big West crown.
Union, UC Deal Overnight for TA Wages, Benefits
As of 4:36 a.m. press time, the University of California has yet to establish a new contract with a union representing various teaching assistants and tutors – a move which may cause the campus employees to strike today.
Surfers Join Hands Against Pollution
Over 100 people paddled out into the Pacific Ocean on Saturday, forming a large circle in support of the Surfrider Foundation and its goal to reduce coastal pollution.
Santa Barbara Captures First League Victory
The UCSB’s women’s volleyball team broke even this weekend as they were swept 3-0 by Pacific (8-3 overall, 2-1 in Big West), before returning the favor against UC Davis (3-12 overall, 0-4 in Big West), sweeping the Aggies 3-0. With the victory, the Gauchos (6-10 overall, 1-3 in Big West) snapped their three-game conference losing streak.
McCaw Testifies in News-Press Suit
The Santa Barbara News-Press became the center of local media attention once again this past week, after owner and co-publisher Wendy McCaw took the stand to defend herself against alleged union violations.
Armchair QB
Nothing quite like an epic Mets chokejob to light up my weekend. Although on a serious note someone should probably make sure that Mr. Met stays away from the kids for a few days.
Offense Held Silent in Pair of Losses
While the defense hung tough throughout the weekend, an inexperienced offense was unable to get anything going, leading to back-to-back road losses for the UCSB women’s soccer team.