David Washington

May 8, 2012

Seau’s Suicide Sheds Light on Necessity of Mental (Not Just Physical) Well-Being

By David Washington

In American culture, we often like to think of our favorite athletes as superheroes. The spectacular physical feats that professional athletes perform on a regular basis in front of excited crowds in the arena and at hom...

April 24, 2012

Worry About Tomorrow Tomorrow: “The Smoke Clears Down the Road”

By David Washington

As 4/20 revelers across Isla Vista celebrated Friday (and throughout the weekend), it was a good time to appreciate the special time and place we can enjoy here. And I’m not just talking about 4/20 or UCSB’s college ...

April 6, 2012

“I’m just a normal guy. So don’t be scared.”

By David Washington

Hey man, why you looking so nervous? I know you’re not used to seeing guys with skin like mine anywhere other than on ESPN or in the news for some crime. But don’t be scared, homie; I’m not here to hurt you....

February 21, 2012

Legalization Could Help Put End to Rampant Overdose

By David Washington

After Whitney Houston’s sudden death last Saturday, Tony Bennett didn’t hesitate to publicly make the link to drugs that many suspected. At a Grammy pre-party, the 85-year-old addict in recovery stated: “First it w...

November 15, 2010

UCLA Returns From Deficit to Give Gauchos Fifth Consecutive Loss

By David Washington

Despite holding the lead for much of the game, the #7 UCSB men’s water polo team lost to #4 UCLA 9-8 at the UCSB Campus Pool. “We came and matched them exactly evenly and we put ourselves in a position to win,” ...

November 1, 2010

Gaucho Postseason Aspirations Dashed

By David Washington

In Friday night’s road match against its Cal Poly rivals, the UCSB Women’s Soccer team lost 1-0 to end its season just short of qualifying for the Big West Tournament.

October 29, 2010

Women Face Rivals In Do or Die Match

By David Washington

After four days of rest, the UCSB Women’s Soccer team (8-8-2 overall, 3-4-0 Big West), will close out its regular season on Friday with a game at Cal Poly.

October 24, 2010

Win Over Fullerton Revives Hope for Big West Tourney

By David Washington

With their Big West Tournament hopes on the line, the UCSB women’s soccer team defeated the Cal State Fullerton Titans 2-0 at Titan Stadium Sunday night, thanks to goals by senior forward Jacqui Simon and senior midfie...

October 21, 2010

Women’s Soccer Ends Three-Game Skid on Senior Night

By David Washington

Playing in their last home game, the seniors on the UCSB women's soccer team left Harder Stadium for the last time this season with a 1-0 win over Seattle University, thanks to senior midfielder Stacy Myric’s first car...