Gauchos Ready for Northridge
After splitting a doubleheader at Fresno State Monday night, the UCSB softball team returns this weekend to the friendly confines of Campus Diamond for a three-game series against conference-rival Cal State Northridge. The Gauchos (19-17 overall, 2-4 in Big West) are in need of a strong showing after being swept by Cal Poly last weekend.
Dynamic Living Thing ****
Swedish trio Peter Bjorn and John spices up its instrumentation a bit on its sophomore effort, Living Thing; the group’s addition of a more eclectic, electronic sound to its insanely catchy brand of rock will undoubtedly bring in those who were not already mired in admiration for the group after hearing 2006’s whistling, maraca-shaking pop hit, “Young Folks,” off the band’s debut album, Writer’s Block.
Home Grown
The United States is currently stuck in a failing war against its own people in the so-called War on Drugs. Of course, the best way to win this war is to “just say no” to saying no and continue to use certain substances that this land of liberty does not give us the freedom to use. This can pose certain problems, which for most of us just means thinking about how broke you are 10 minutes after smoking some of the herb that you just dropped 50 bucks on.
Authorities Arrest Thief
The “Sleeves Bandit” – an accused serial bank robber that has been linked to at least 16 heists, including three in the Santa Barbara area – was arrested Monday following a botched robbery in Northern California.
Brave the Cold, the Water’s Worth It
Motivation. This single word can be a surfer’s own personal Mount Everest, especially during winter months that not only offer intense cold that makes shivers feel like seizures, but also offers very little along the lines of surf.
Ooh and Aah at SB Museum
I stood completely surrounded. Staring me down from just four feet in front of me was a mountain lion, behind me was a small pack of gray wolves and to my left was a family of ravenous and silent but deadly striped skunks. After a brief moment of panic from being confronted with my adversaries, I made a sly exit through a hallway and out of the Hall of Mammals at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History.
Campus Strives to Prevent Rape
Throughout April — Sexual Assault Awareness Month — UCSB will present a line up of activities designed to end rape and sexual violence in the student community.
SB Preps With Loyola
With only one match before the Big West tournament next week, the UCSB men’s tennis team is already preparing for their first round opponent, UC Davis. But before they quest to retain the Big West title, which they have held for three years running, the Gauchos host Loyola Marymount this Saturday.
A.S. Launches Forums
Candidates for two of the Associated Students vice presidential positions faced off yesterday in the second round of spring election debates.
A.S. Debates Fight Night
The Associated Students Legislative Council reinstated a council member to the board during last night’s four-hour meeting.