Goleta Closes the Book on Reading
Borders announced last week that the Goleta branch will shut down by the end of May.
Drug Dealing Produces Pure Entrepreneurs
Let’s talk business. I have met too many people who “study” business but have no real skill in it.
UC Regent Deemed Responsible in Assault Case
The UC Irvine Office of Student Conduct announced it considers University of California Student Regent Jesse Cheng responsible for the sexual battery of his former girlfriend.
Secretary of Labor Defends Healthcare Reform Provisions
President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act a year ago this week. The law enacts significant health insurance reforms that will take effect over the next several years.
Regents Reassess Redistribution of Student Resources
The University of California Board of Regents met at UC San Francisco Mission Bay from March 15 to 17 to conduct bimonthly business meetings and discuss how to offset a larger state funding deficit.
Scher Takes Barona Collegiate Cup, Becomes First Gaucho with Overall Victory Since 2001
As Spring Break drew to a close, UCSB sophomore golfer Glen Scher became the first Gaucho to take the title in an individual golf tournament since 2001, finishing seven-under par at the 2011 Barona Collegiate Cup in Lakeside, CA. In the three-round tournament, Scher led the Gauchos to sixth place in a field of 16 teams.
Gauchos Finish Strong in Texas
Spring Break was anything but relaxing for the UCSB women’s tennis team. In home matches, the squad lost to UT Arlington and #11 Northwestern by scores of 6-1 and 4-0 before traveling to Texas for the weekend. There, the Gauchos lost to #33 SMU 6-1 in Dallas before beating UTEP 7-0 in Denton yesterday.
AQB: Bracket Busting
Out of 5.9 million-plus brackets created on ESPN.com, only two predicted this year’s Final Four. Two. People. AQB says:
UCSB Avoids Sweep Against #23 Beavers
The UCSB baseball team lost two of three games to #23 Oregon State over the weekend in the team’s second series against top 25 competition.
Campus Groups Address Major Events
Campus groups including the Associated Students and the Office of Student Life met this week to plan and discuss major upcoming UCSB community events. During spring quarter Isla Vista and campus see some of the largest events of the year, including the student-led beach frenzy known as “Floatopia” and the student-funded “Extravaganza” music festival. Among […]