Gauchos Break Five Game Losing Streak
After taking #49 Long Beach State down to the wire last Thursday, the UCSB women’s tennis team once again struggled with its consistency, losing 5-2 to unranked Loyola Marymount on Saturday while blanking UC Riverside 7-0 the following day. The Gauchos (8-12 overall, 3-3 Big West) extend their losing streak to five, only to break it against the rusty Highlanders (7-9, 0-5).
Gauchos Get Another Sweep
UCSB softball brought out the brooms for the second-consecutive weekend, as the Gauchos completed a three-game sweep of Cal Poly this past Saturday and Sunday at Campus Diamond.
Armchair QB
Memphis guard Derrick Rose missed the National Championship media sessions this weekend due to stomach problems. Sounds like someone ate dinner at Little Asia on Friday night…
Penny for my Thoughts
I’ve finally found a politician I can get behind. Nope, not Obama; I lost all respect for him when I found out he bowled a 37 (seriously pathetic, even a retarded toddler could break 40). Instead I’ve decided to embrace Canadian legislator Pat Martin, who’s pushing his poutine-pounding brethren to ditch the penny once and […]
Nicki’s Nifty News: Queen of the Grammar Rodeo
Irregardless of what you think, I believe your really made of what you eat up.
Rec Cen, UCSB Dismiss Initial New Pool Plans
Following controversy over the proposed location of a new campus pool, the Recreation Center and the university have agreed to not put the facility in Robertson Field 4, although the pool’s future location is not yet determined.
Take a Deep Breath, It Will be OK
Take a deep breath. How often do you hear people saying that when you are stressed or angry? Simply breathing in and out slowly can relieve your stress and make you infinitely more level-headed. Ninety-nine percent of the time we are oblivious to the rhythmic activity of our lungs. For that reason, we often overlook the powerful capacity of the breath to heal us physically, mentally and emotionally.
French Retires From Coaching Position
After 21 seasons at the helm of the UCSB women’s basketball program, Head Coach Mark French announced his retirement yesterday, just weeks after leading the Gauchos to their 12th NCAA Tournament appearance.
While Riding the Métro in Paris…
I was in the métro in Paris on a carefree Friday afternoon so many, many months ago, and I’ll never forget it.