’Chos Field Four at SoCal Tourney
For Gaucho tennis, the 54th annual Southern California Intercollegiate Championships ended a day early, when senior Alex Konigsfeldt fell to USC’s Jaak Poldma in the semifinals.
UCSB Opens Season With Convincing Win over UCSD
UC San Diego was no match for UCSB swimming and diving in its first home meet of the season, as both the men’s and women’s programs were victorious in the non-conference meet.
’Stangs Overpower Gauchos in Five Sets
UCSB women’s volleyball saw its playoff chances take a significant hit at the Thunderdome Saturday night when the Gauchos fell to Cal Poly 3-2.
Johnson and Nunnally Combine for 43 In Season-Opening Win
After the Gaucho men’s basketball team committed 18 turnovers in its 68-54 win over Division II Master’s College in an exhibition game at the Thunderdome on Friday night, Head Coach Bob Williams was thankful it was only the preseason.
#6 UCSB Finds Itself on Wrong Side of MPSF Sweep
The #6 UCSB men’s water polo team (10-8 overall, 1-4 MPSF) had its worst road trip all season, culminating in losses to #1 Cal and #7 Pacific.
Gauchos Maul Highlanders, Capture Second in Big West
After a special pre-game introduction, seniors Sam Hayden, Michael Boxall and Joe Eubanks took the field on senior night and imposed their will on UC Riverside, taking home a 2-0 victory on Saturday at Harder Stadium.
Silent Stoner Majority Sinks Indebted Ship of State
The Universe gave us a test, California, and we couldn’t even spell our own name, much less correctly answer the first question. Last week I was being lyrically abusive in the spirit of political optimism. Today I’m simply talking shit.
Blue Whale Skeleton Dives Back Into Local Museum
The Santa Barbara Natural History Museum will celebrate the homecoming of “Chad” the Blue Whale skeleton on Wednesday, after a nine-month restoration of the specimen.
American Power Projects Political Compassion Abroad
America is without a doubt the most benevolent nation and superpower the human race has ever known.
Voting Turnout Shrinks Among Young Populace
Youth voter participation drastically declined during last week’s midterm elections.