Jorge Mercado

Jorge Mercado is the current Editor in Chief and was a Sports Editor before that since freshman year. He prefers to be called Merk as that was his nickname given to him by the gods. Sometimes, his evil twin Mork appears. Clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose.

November 12, 2015

From Sacrifice to Paradise

By Jorge Mercado

Mitchell Hamilton was a key water polo player at the school of his dreams through his first two years of college, but had to make the move to UCSB to continue playing the game he loves.

November 12, 2015

MPSF Seeding at Stake in Regular Season Finale

By Jorge Mercado

The MPSF Tournament takes place next Friday, Nov. 20th, and the UCSB men's water polo team has a chance to solidify its chances in its final game.

November 9, 2015

No. 6 UCSB Falls to No. 1 UCLA, Defeats No. 16 UCSD in OT

By Jorge Mercado

In their second to last weekend of the regular season, the Gauchos bounced back from a difficult matchup with the Bruins to pick up a win in a high scoring game with the Tritons.

November 5, 2015

Gauchos Driven by Desire to Upset Top Ranked Bruins, Travel to No. 16 UCSD After

By Jorge Mercado

Only three games remain for the UCSB men's water polo team until the beginning of the MPSF Tournament on Friday, Nov. 20th. Currently in sixth-place in the conference standings, pulling off an upset against No. 1 UCLA an...

November 4, 2015

NFL Round Up Week 8: Four Undefeated Teams Making History

By Jorge Mercado

For the first time in NFL history, four teams have started 7-0. Staff writer Jorge Mercado discusses their strengths and weaknesses and their chances of making a Super Bowl run.

November 1, 2015

Gauchos Rise to the Occasion in Senior Day Duel

By Jorge Mercado

In its final home match of the regular season, the UCSB men's water team managed to persevere with a pivotal 6-5 comeback victory over UC Irvine.

October 29, 2015

UCSB Still in Search of First Home Conference Victory, Host Anteaters

By Jorge Mercado

Currently in sixth-place in the MPSF standings, the UCSB men's water polo team is just one match ahead of UCI, who ranks seventh in the conference.

October 26, 2015

UCSB’s Offense Dominates Spartans, Comes Up Short Against Stanford in the Fourth

By Jorge Mercado

The UCSB men's water polo team tied its season-high of 13 goals against San Jose State, but was unable to defend the aggressive offensive attack of No. 5 Stanford.

October 23, 2015

Gauchos Confident in Extending Their Success on the Road

By Jorge Mercado

With just six matches remaining this season, the No. 6 UCSB men's water polo looks to solidify its chances in the MPSF standings against San Jose State and No. 5 Standford.

October 19, 2015

No. 6 UCSB Takes Down No. 8 LBSU For First MPSF Win

By Jorge Mercado

A big win over Long Beach State ends a long run of losses in MPSF play.

October 15, 2015

UCSB Seeking First MPSF Win of the Season

By Jorge Mercado

The No. 6 UCSB men's water polo team prepares to travel to Long Beach State on Saturday and will return home to Campus Pool to host the Trojans on Sunday. The Gauchos have defeated the 49ers three times this season, but ...

October 12, 2015

Solid Showing for UCSB at SoCal Tournament

By Jorge Mercado

Taking a break from MPSF play, UCSB snags a couple of wins playing against some of the nation's top teams.

October 8, 2015

Gauchos Determined To Overcome Home Letdown

By Jorge Mercado

After enduring losses to No. 4 Cal Berkeley and No. 5 Pacific in its home conference opener last weekend, the No. 6 UCSB men's water polo team prepares for its match against No. 11 UCSD in the SoCal tournament this weeke...