Water Polo Ready to Make Waves
A fresh start, a clean slate, a blank canvas. In recent years, that’s all the UCSB women’s water polo team had on its agenda as they prepared for the start of a new season.
Novelist’s Latest To Launch in SB
Acclaimed author and Santa Barbara local T.C. Boyle will kick off his book tour downtown on Monday by performing from his newly released collection of stories examining the human experience.
Men’s Volleyball Busted By Bruins
The UCSB men’s volleyball team came up just short on the road at UCLA Wednesday night in its pursuit of a second straight win. The Gauchos were within reach of the Bruins, but couldn’t close out the match, eventually falling 3-2.
Groups Gather Names for Fee Hike
With campus elections just a quarter away, UCSB organization members are toting around clipboards in the hopes of garnering enough signatures to have their lock-in fees on the ballot.
‘Chos Turn Up Heat in ‘Zona
Tennis balls will be flying as the Gaucho women kick off the 2010 season today with a match at Arizona State. With a strong finish to last season, where the team knocked off #3 seeded Cal Poly in the quarterfinals of the Big West Tournament before losing a very close match to the #2 seeded UC Irvine in the semifinals, UCSB women’s tennis has high expectations for this year.
Technology Aids Haiti Relief Job
A locally based humanitarian group is taking a tech-savvy approach to raise money for Haiti, using text messages and social networking sites to attract donations.
Time to Eat?
The will of man to eat what he wants is astounding.
San Diego Loses Its Charge
My friends will tell you that I’m not exactly the biggest football fan of all time, but as a native San Diegan, the Chargers are about all we have to be (somewhat) proud of in terms of athletics.
Police Play Vital Role in Recovery of Stolen Items
I’ve always said one of the best things about being a cop in Isla Vista is that working in a college town keeps me feeling young. As I sit here typing and sipping on my fiber-enhanced fruit drink, trying hard to not be distracted by my wife flipping channels between Lifetime and HGTV, I’m reflecting on the would’ves, could’ves and should’ves from over the years. Do I regret my job, family, kids and pets? Nope. Maybe the rabbit. At least they told me it was short eared, long tailed, cheese-eating rabbit. Weird.
SBIFF 2010’s Feature Films
Featuring a whopping 196 films — in addition to a slew of panels and tributes — for its 25th anniversary, the Santa Barbara International Film Festival’s 2010 lineup is more than a little bewildering. Fortunately for you, Artsweek put in some quality overtime looking through the slate of films that was announced Tuesday, picking out 15 highlights to help guide you through the festival’s “11 amazing days, 10 starry nights.” Read quickly: The festival begins Thursday, Feb. 4. Don’t forget to check Artsweek for ongoing SBIFF film reviews, photos, interviews and red carpet coverage.