Co-op Lauds New Exterior Remodeling
The Isla Vista Food Co-op hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony last week to celebrate the completion of a three-month-long exterior renovation project.
Campus Adapts to Funds
UCSB’s Division of Student Affairs has been dealt a $7.3 million blow to its budget over the last seven years.
How Our Generation’s Popular Music Fuels Promiscuity on the Dance Floor and in the Bedroom
“I got a feeling” that you have more than once been lured into a party by the pounding rhythms that make Isla Vista’s heart beat, danced until the stiff air made you sweat and found a rando to grind up against so hard it would make a strumpet blush.
Appointee Brings Fresh Perspective to RCSGD Office
Joshua Johnson was recently appointed the new director of UCSB’s Resource Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity.
County Drafts Measure for Building Revenue
The Santa Barbara County Parks Department is planning to construct rental cabins in several county parks in order to increase tourism.
Armchair QB
AQB laughed when his friend picked John Wall first in their fantasy draft. “It was my first time doing a draft,” his friend said. “It was an accident,” his friend said. AQB is no longer laughing. His friend no longer claims it was an accident.
Team Sends Four Players to SoCal Tournament at UCLA
A week after competing in one of college tennis’ toughest tournaments, the ITA Regionals, Head Coach Marty Davis will send four players to UCLA for the 54th annual Southern California Intercollegiate Championship.
Gauchos Improve to 25-0 Against Riverside
The UCSB women’s volleyball team dominated UC Riverside on Tuesday night, recording a 25-14, 25-15, 25-14 sweep. With the win, the Gauchos improve its series record against UCR to an undefeated 25-0. UCSB is currently ranked third overall in the Big West conference with a season record of 8-4.
Heat Check
Everyone who’s anyone knows about the Miami Heat. LeBron, his decision and the somewhat shady circumstances surrounding the formation of Miami Thrice (sign-and-trades to preempt a tampering investigation, anyone?) have rightfully dominated conversations surrounding the NBA, mostly about how awesome they’re going to be offensively. But what if we’re wrong?
Deity of the Ice: Beating the Shit Out of People … for Good Reason
There’s one misconception about hockey that bugs me. People think that you can drop the gloves at any time, beat the shit out of someone and not suffer any sort of recourse. That couldn’t be further from the truth. Yes, you can fight in hockey. No, the sport is not a series of lawless beatdowns.