Gauchos Win Big West Championship
UCSB soccer captured its first ever Big West Championship on Saturday, taking out fourth-seeded Cal State Fullerton 3-1 in the conference championship game at Harder Stadium. The Gauchos scored early and often, tallying a pair of first-half goals. The first came in the 19th minute when sophomore midfielder Nic Ryan laid off a ball for […]
Swimming Teams Beat Cal Poly in SB
The highly anticipated meet against the Cal Poly Mustangs at Campus Pool proved to be a strong one for UCSB, as both the men and women’s swimming and diving teams finished the duel meet with an overall victory. The women won with a score of 157-141, while the UCSB men finished with a score of […]
Volleyball Prevails Over Davis at Home
The UCSB women’s volleyball team persevered Friday night, beating UC Davis 3-2 in an epic comeback after being down 2-0.
The War Isn’t in the Headlines: Part 2
For the men and women who have served in the armed forces, being a veteran doesn’t fade from memory now that the holiday has come and gone.
Overcoming the Dark Side of Heavy Intoxication
Man’s best friend isn’t the dog. It’s alcohol. Booze is the steady companion that we can always rely on to be there when we need it
Jazz Legend Ornette Coleman Blows His Way Into Campbell Hall
In 1959 at the Five Spot Café in New York City, a young Ornette Coleman began to rock the jazz world on its side with the not-so-sweet sounds of free jazz.
Israelis Seek Lasting Peace
In recent months, Israel has attempted to engage in peace talks with the Palestinians. Israel has called for a two-state solution and made offers to reduce barriers in the West Bank — Israel wants peace.
Brian Eno Will Have You Seeing More Than Stars
When Brian Eno releases an album, it gets a lot of press in small elite circles. This is because Brian Eno is one of those people that makes music for people who make music.
Coalition Politics Undermine Negotiations
Last Thursday I attended a talk on campus titled “Palestine/Israel: Is Just Peace Possible?” The speaker, Ali Abunimah, is a Palestinian-American journalist and the co-founder of Electronic Intifada.
Group Tests Energy Efficacy
UCSB students and local officials announced the initiation of the Energy Service Corps, a new campus organization geared towards energy efficiency, at the Santa Barbara YMCA on Wednesday.