Protesters Take Over Buildings
University of California students across the state broke into a frenzy of protests last week in response to the 32 percent tuition increase approved by the UC Board of Regents on Thursday. Demonstrations erupted at UC Santa Cruz, UCLA, UC Davis and UC Berkeley over the two-phase fee hike that begins with a 15 percent […]
Stayin’ Alive
Playoff games are never easy, and Thursday night was no exception. The key is simply to get the job done. The UCSB men’s soccer team did that, but only just, in its exciting 1-0 victory over Wofford College.
Both Sides Pray for Peace
I must admit that when I sat down to talk to Nayar Maraji, I expected to get a torrential downpour of criticisms about Israeli policy toward Palestinians. “I just want peace,” she told me while casually playing with an empty pack of cigarettes on the table.
Gauchos Vie for NCAA Bid
With a season of blood, sweat and tears only two games from completion, the UCSB women’s volleyball team hits the home stretch this upcoming week, looking to secure a bid into the NCAA Tournament. Currently with the 40th-ranked RPI in the nation and tied for second in the Big West, the revitalized Gauchos of 2009 will make a long-awaited return to the Thunderdome this Saturday at 7 p.m. to take on Cal State Northridge before a midweek clash with San Diego State.
Council Seals Cost Hike
The UC Board of Regents voted yesterday to confirm the 32 percent student fee increase.
Alumnus Alarmed by News of ESS Closure
As a graduate of the Sports Management program, I was shocked and saddened when informed of the impending closure of the Exercise & Sport Studies Dept. The skills I learned from ESS classes and the opportunities provided by the professors, notably Professor Al Ferrer, have proven to be the most professionally and personally valuable I received at UCSB.
Kugler Comes on Strong in ’09
Back in the Fall of 2007, when the UCSB women’s soccer team was absolutely loaded on defense but, due to injuries and graduation, was barren on offense, true freshman walk-on Kailyn Kugler took center stage. Now after completion of a junior year that saw her named Big West Offensive Player of the Year, Kugler is showing no signs of leaving it.
Degree Closure Incites Sponsored Resistance
Hundreds of students are expected to gather at the Recreation Center today to rally against the likely closure of the Exercise and Sport Studies minor.
UC Priorities Should Place Students First
According to the University of California Web site, the 10 schools in the system are supposed to do three things, and their order matters. First: “We teach.â€
UCSB Looks to Rebound
The UCSB women’s basketball team had a road trip to forget this Monday in Nevada and are looking to right the ship playing against LMU on Sunday.