How to Train Your Sports Editor: Week Seven
In the first line of my first column, I said it’s hard to be skinny. You know what I’ve learned over the last few weeks? It’s hard to want be in shape, too.
‘Chos Take Ninth in Tourney
The 12th-ranked UCSB women’s water polo took ninth in the 2011 Triton Invitational, a two-day tournament in La Jolla. The weekend saw the Gauchos fall early to Long Beach State 5-2, but then come back strong with 12-3, 9-2 and 12-7 wins over #20 Marist, CSU East Bay and tournament host #17 UC San Diego, respectively, to improve to 9-4 on the season.
AQB: Spitting on the Links
Sorry for all the Tiger Woods news, but now he’s catching flack for spitting on a green this weekend. In what kind of a “sport” is a competitor not allowed to spit?
Interpol: Homecoming Kings
As I walked into the Thunderdome on Friday night to watch Interpol, a strange yet familiar feeling overcame me. There was something middle-school-homecoming-dance-esque to it — the rear bleacher seating, the gym floors, people milling about awkwardly and a strong, unquenchable thirst for Fruitopia. I was soon distracted from my nostalgia. It took some time […]
Providing a Voice for Vaginas
It’s Valentine’s Day! The beautiful day that comes aroundevery year is finally here! You have been presented withthe perfect opportunity to confess the inner love you’vebeen suppressing to the gal or guy you longingly stare at inchemistry every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Maybeyou’re one of the lucky ones who will be getting lucky theentire night/day […]
Who Knew Going to Class Could Feel This Good?
Getting bored in class? Not feeling stimulated bythe material? Take a look at the list of excitingclasses and organizations you can participate inwhile completing your studies.You may finally find yourself applying some ofyour newfound talents outside of the classroom …Courses:Sociology 152A –– Sociology of Human SexualityOne of the university’s most popular and longest-running series, Sociology […]
Valentine’s Day: For Love or Lust?
So what’s thepremise of thisholiday again? A littlenaked flying cherub babyis shooting harmless peoplewith a medieval war weapon toconfuse their sense of free willin commemoration of an entirelyunrelated Greek Orthodox traditionbased on the name of some saint? Yeah,fuck it, let’s celebrate. And while we’rerejoicing in our passions and love for ourcompanions, everyone else can just […]
AQB: Dear Duke…
Dear Duke/members of the ACC: You may be better at basketball than we are, but you still live on the East Coast. How does dirty snow taste?
UCSB Exacts Revenge on Highlanders at Home
After a 33-point loss to Riverside back in January, it is safe to say the UCSB women’s basketball team has improved greatly. On Saturday, the Gauchos hosted the same Riverside team, handily winning 59-37 and shutting them down with a stout defense.
Speace’s Pieces: Shady Acquisitions
Forget TOMS shoes and flannel shirts. Stacking has become the ultimate trend of 2010-2011.