UCSB Splits Pair
The first weekend of Big West play ended with mixed results for the UCSB women’s soccer team, as UC Irvine dismantled the Gauchos 3-0 on Friday before Santa Barbara was able to sneak a 3-2 win by Northridge on Sunday. UCSB (4-7-1 overall, 1-1 in Big West) needed a late goal by sophomore midfielder Katy Roby to pull out the win after watching Northridge erase what was a 2-0 Gaucho advantage.
Ganja Efforts Roll On
With the next statewide election a year away, efforts to get a measure legalizing marijuana on the ballot have already started.
Campus To Close Center
The UCSB Ventura Center for off-campus studies is closing its doors after 35 years of operation, leaving registered students and community members searching for alternative sources of education and work.
Kroozr $kid Nation Races Through I.V.
Kroozr $kid Nation, an Isla Vista cruiser-bike racing club that prides itself on its antics and inebriated daredevil stunts, ravaged the streets of Isla Vista Friday night.
Altruists Assist Deluge Victims
The Santa Barbara County chapter of the American Red Cross is sending eight volunteers to American Samoa in response to the tsunami that struck earlier this week.
Candy Land
Sometimes my school days feel like a game of Candy Land. I draw a card and ride my bike, never knowing when (or if) I’ll make it to the Candy Castle (class).
Mussel Glue Grips Rocks
Scientists at UCSB, with the help of a species of somewhat malevolent mollusks, may soon find a sticky solution that can allow people to glue things together under water.
Students of Few Units To Lose Grants
As unprecedented budget cuts take full effect, the lack of classes has some UCSB students worrying they may not be able to receive their financial aid.
‘Chos Eye Weekend Wins
After a brutal 10-game nonconference schedule that pitted them against five ranked opponents, the UCSB women’s soccer team is granted a clean slate as Big West play begins this weekend. The Gauchos (3-6-1 overall) hit the road this weekend to take on UC Irvine on Friday and Cal State Northridge on Sunday, two teams Santa Barbara beat handily at home last year by a combined score of 7-0.
Only Responsible Action in Afghanistan is to Leave
Wednesday, Oct. 7, marks eight full years of U.S.-led invasion, occupation and bombing of the country of Afghanistan. While many of us have since gotten jobs, taken classes and perhaps pondered the future direction of our careers, thousands of Afghans will never be able to consider such choices.