Struggling Gauchos Look For Wins in Texas

After dropping two more matches last weekend to Pacific and #44 Fresno State, the UCSB men’s tennis team concludes its seven-game road trip, playing UT Arlington Saturday and #61 Southern Methodist on Sunday.

Softball: UCSB Hits the Road to Take on ‘Stangs

With 20 games remaining, the 15-18 Gauchos have already equaled the total number of games they won last season. But the games don’t stop, as UCSB softball heads to Cal Poly to take on the Mustangs.

Gauchos Fall to Pacific

With a few tweaks to the starting lineup, the #6 Gauchos dropped a lead early in the match and lost to Pacific on Thursday night 3-2 (20-25, 25-23, 25-23, 14-25, 15-13). UCSB looks to bounce back in the last home match of the year versus defending national champion Stanford tonight at 7 p.m. in Rob Gym.

Caesar Uyesaka Turns Blue-Green

After going 12-11 in nonconference play this season, UCSB opens Big West play in a three-game series against Cal Poly beginning today at UCSB’s Caesar Uyesaka Stadium.

Drinking Columnist Weighs In On Floatopia Debate

Floatopia. Oh yeah, baby, this is a hot-button issue.

A.S. Candidates Open Discussion

Candidates for External Vice President of Statewide Affairs participated in an open forum yesterday at the University Center Hub.

Students To Vote On ICA Cost

The Intercollegiate Athletics Dept. is asking for a $44.50 lock-in fee that will fund athletics resources and facilities enhancements if approved in the upcoming Spring elections.

Tea Fire Victims Continue Lawsuit Against Owners

A couple who suffered extensive burns after they were caught in the 2008 Tea Fire above Montecito is suing the owners of the property where the fire started.

Driver Strikes, Kills Black Bear Crossing Local Bridge

The California Highway Patrol reported that a bear was struck on the SR-154 highway yesterday as it attempted to cross Cold Spring Bridge.

City Makes Waste Service Decision

The Goleta City Council approved a contract with MarBorg Industries on Tuesday after months of competition with rival corporation Allied Waste Services to secure the right to conduct citywide trash collection.