Week Two: The Point System

I swear that there’s only one thing preventing me from achieving academic, social and general life perfection: effort. Of course, effort is also the only thing keeping me from a glorious six-pack and taut, bronzed skin. That’s not to say that I don’t enjoy the PE classes that begin each of my days, because I […]

El Torito’s Affordable Brunch Buffet Satisfies Any Sunday Appetite

Located on East Cabrillo Boulevard with a clear view of the Pacific and Stearns Wharf, El Torito Mexican Grill is worth the extra fifteen-minute drive downtown from Isla Vista for a delectable change in scene and taste. Sizzling at the center of the Mexican eatery’s brunch buffet is the jam-packed omelet station. The omelet chef […]

Simple and Satisfying, Elements Serves Up the Perfect Sunday Meal

Brunch is tricky. Choosing between breakfast and lunch food is almost criminal and waking up before noon – especially after a night of drinking – is a tall order. But Elements is worth the challenge. Tastefully modern, Elements serves up fresh, delectable dishes on East Anapamu Street across from the Santa Barbara Courthouse. Seating on […]

The Hungry Gaucho: Loco for La Cantina

Whoever invented the breakfast burrito is my hero. And as far as good breakfast burritos go, La Cantina is the place to find one. Flavorful eggs, delicious potatoes, melting cheese, rice, fresh salsa… I know, my mouth is already watering too. After a night filled with heavy liver bashing, a La Cantina breakfast burrito is […]

AQB: Get off LBJ’s Privates

The Miami Heat have lost four games in a row in spite of LeBron James returning from an injury. AQB thinks this might officially be the time for LeBron lovers to get off his nuts. AQB is not being hasty. Go Kobe.

How To Train Your Sports Editor: The Point System

I swear that there’s only one thing preventing me from achieving academic, social and general life perfection: effort.

Gauchos Swept By Long Beach

In the men’s volleyball team’s third straight road game, #5 UCSB fell to #8 Long Beach State last night 25-18, 25-12, 25-22. With back-to-back losses, the Gauchos are now off to a 1-2 start in Mountain Pacific Sports Federation conference play.

Heterosexual Bias Infects Culture, Silences LGBT Lifestyles

I have let you down, but I want to try to make it up to you by addressing my awareness and understanding of the issue at hand.

Housing Cooperative Reaches Out to Community

The Santa Barbara Student Housing Cooperative is hosting an event tonight to familiarize the community with the new Interfaith Cooperative House and Community Space.

SB Faculty Analyzes Satellite Data

UCSB physicists Peter Meinhold and Philip Lubin are among the scientists analyzing the first findings of the Planck — a third-generation satellite that measures radiation in the universe.