A Starry Forecast: Porush’s NBA All-Star Predictions
WESTERN CONFERENCE: GUARDS: Chris Paul (LA Clippers), Kobe Bryant (LA Lakers) FORWARDS: Kevin Durant (OKC Thunder), Blake Griffin (LA Clippers) CENTER: Andrew Bynum (LA Lakers) Pretty predictable, yet incredibly amazing. Four out of five starters from Los Angeles make up this extremely well-rounded team that should have chemistry right from the start. How much fun […]
Reaction From the NFL Divisional Round
I’m back, baby. After getting only one prediction right in the wildcard round, I got three out of four games right in the divisional round to make me 4-4 in the playoffs so far, and I’m feeling good about the conference championships. I’m going 2-0 this weekend. Don’t call it a comeback, hater. That said, […]
A.S. To Host Informal Meeting Regarding Student Elections
UCSB’s Associated Students will be accepting applications from students interested in running with a particular party in the upcoming Spring Quarter elections during an informational forum on Feb. 3. The meeting will delineate the general functions of the student government, its presiding regulations and the deadlines surrounding the election process. Students interested in founding a […]
Don’t Chase Shots, Chase Jerseys: How to Land Yourself One
So listen, syllabus week is over. It’s time to get your shit together. No, I’m not talking about getting your books, stop that. Do you know me at all? No, it’s Christmas season round 2: winter sports. See, the first time I heard the term “jersey chaser” I responded with, “I chase my alcohol with […]
Supervisor Discusses Local Issues, Upcoming Election
Doreen Farr, supervisor of Santa Barbara County’s 3rd District, hosted an open forum on Thursday afternoon at Coffee Collaborative to hear concerns from Isla Vista community members and give feedback on recent political decisions and the upcoming election. Sitting at an outdoor table overlooking Pardall Road from 1 to 3 p.m., Farr listened to community […]
I.V. Starbucks Upgrades Services
The Isla Vista Starbucks received a facelift over Winter Break, updating its look with new furniture and an outdoor walk-up service window for its frappuccino-fiending customers. Local Manager Danielle Fike and Regional Vice President Frank Sica had the window installed to accommodate the store’s high volume of foot traffic and relieve crowding inside the coffee […]
UCR Students Unveil Unique Payment Plan
A group of UC Riverside students will present a financial plan to alleviate student debt and curb tuition hikes throughout the university system at this week’s Board of Regents meeting at the Riverside campus. The “Fix UC” funding model is based on a 20-year payment plan in which students would pay 5 percent of their […]
Gaucho Alumni Launch Gallery for Community Artists
Four UCSB alumni hosted the grand opening of their collaborative art space “Uppur Bunk” in Goleta on Thursday night, showcasing works from several local artists. Cassidy Anton, Samantha Fretwell, Katy McCarthy and Patrick Melroy founded the venue, which gives members the opportunity to display their artwork in a community-oriented space, just north of the Santa […]
Author Dispels Misconceptions, Explains Methods
Yale Law School professor Amy Chua spoke about her controversial memoir Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother last Saturday at Campbell Hall, relating her shift from a strict and demanding mother espousing traditional Chinese parenting methods to cultivating Western ideals of individualism. Chua’s lecture shed light on the obstacles and revelations presented during the austere […]
Team Shuts Down Cal Baptist 3-0, Begins Conference Play This Friday
The No. 13 UCSB men’s volleyball team easily defeated Cal Baptist on Wednesday with a dominating 3-0 sweep in their final matchup before league play begins. UCSB improves to 2-2 on the season thus far, while Cal Baptist falls to 0-3. Junior outside hitter Miles Evans recorded a game-high 12 kills for the Gauchos, while […]