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.

December 7, 2018

Akron Hopes for Second Cinderella Finish in ‘Soccer Heaven’

By Jorge Mercado

The last time Akron was in Santa Barbara for a College Cup the Zips won their first title in program history. This year, Akron will hope to repeat its good fortune in more ways than one.

December 7, 2018

Vom Steeg’s Strong Will Brings College Cup Back to a University Campus

By Jorge Mercado

Head Coach Tim Vom Steeg discusses the importance of the College Cup returning to Santa Barbara, not just for the community but for college soccer as well.

November 29, 2018

UCSB Earns Invite to NIVC Tournament, Faces Fresno St.

By Jorge Mercado

After being selected to compete in the NIVC Tournament, the Gauchos will travel to Las Vegas for a first-round match up against Fresno State.

November 29, 2018

UCSB Alum Donates Book Earnings to Woolsey Fire Victims

By Jorge Mercado

UC Santa Barbara alumnus J.D. Slajchert explains his motivations for donating 100 percent of his book's revenue to those affected by the California fires.

November 15, 2018

Second-Year Remembered As Caring and Intelligent

By Jorge Mercado

Ana described her relationship with her son as “extremely close” and said he was a great son who always worried about her and really loved being around his family.

November 11, 2018

UCSB Students, Faculty Gather In Remembrance Of Thousand Oaks Shooting Victims

By Jorge Mercado

This was the second mass shooting memorial held by UCSB students in the past 10 days.

November 4, 2018

Women’s Soccer Ends Season With 2-0 Loss Against LBSU in Big West Title Game

By Jorge Mercado

The Gauchos finish the season with an overall mark of 13-7-1.

November 4, 2018

UCSB Seeks To Win First Big West Title Since 2009

By Jorge Mercado

Long Beach State is all that stands in the way of the UCSB women's soccer team winning its first conference crown since 2009. The match is set to kick-off at 1 p.m. on Sunday, November 4th.

October 18, 2018

UCSB Heads Into Weekend With Must-Win Mentality as Conference Play Nears End

By Jorge Mercado

Editor in chief Jorge Mercado previews the women's soccer team's big upcoming weekend slate against CSUF and Hawai'i.

October 5, 2018

Women’s Soccer Suffers Heartbreaking Loss at UC Irvine

By Jorge Mercado

A golden goal in the 102nd minute delivered the win for UCI and gave the UCSB women's soccer team its first conference loss of the season.

October 4, 2018

UCSB Looks to Build Off First Big West Victory

By Jorge Mercado

The UCSB women's soccer team is on the road this weekend hoping to pick up two conference victories first at UC Irvine then at UC Riverside.

September 7, 2018

UCSB Earns 2nd-Straight Come From Behind Victory

By Jorge Mercado, Max Kelton

Much like Sunday's upset win against Cal, the Gauchos rallied from an early deficit at Fresno State to come back and win the match 2-1.

August 13, 2018

Gauchos Offense Shines in Exhibition Opener Against Westmont

By Jorge Mercado

Shaelan Murison led the way for the UCSB women's soccer team scoring two goals and assisting on another helping to defeat Westmont, 5-1.

June 7, 2018

Letter From the Editor: Merk’s Paradise

By Jorge Mercado

New Editor-in-Chief Jorge Mercado introduces himself and examines the past three years in college, and the nexus, that has led him to this point.

May 31, 2018

Bubbly Second-Year Student Remembered for Her ‘Inner Light’

By Jorge Mercado

“Annie had a very specific sense of humor. She had a sarcastic wit that was very playful and could ease you into having a conversation,” Yoon said. “Her laugh and smile were so distinct. It was the first thing you ...