Leonard Paulasa

Staff writer and photographer. Fitness enthusiast.

March 9, 2020

In Photos | UCSB Men’s Basketball vs. Cal Poly

By Leonard Paulasa

The Gauchos played their last home game of the season against rivals Cal Poly on Saturday March 7th. The game will go down in Gaucho history, as the Gauchos overcame a thirteen point deficit to win with a last second sho...

November 7, 2019

Rockfire’s Wing Wednesday Brings Heat to Isla Vista

By Leonard Paulasa

Let me just tell you that Nashville Hawt is no joke.

June 8, 2019

Steppin’ Up on the Big Stage: Eric Yang and Hope Bender Take Home ‘Nexus’ Players of the Year

By Brandon Victor, Leonard Paulasa

Both Yang and Bender excelled this season, leading their respective teams to success.

May 30, 2019

NBA Finals Preview: Curry’s Legacy and the Bench Matchup

By Leonard Paulasa, Annika Pearson

Steph Curry has always been the most important player for the Warriors, and his impact since Kevin Durant has gone down has been immeasurable. Still, Curry will need plenty of help from his bench to overcome the depth of...

May 23, 2019

Athlete Q & A: Justin Holcomb and Arianna Tong

By Leonard Paulasa

Recently, we were able to talk to the president of UCSB’s Santa Barbara Powerlifting (SBPL) Club, Justin Holcomb, and club member Arianna Tong.

May 16, 2019

Athlete Q & A: Track and Field Star Hope Bender

By Leonard Paulasa

Senior Hope Bender holds the conference record in the long jump (6.29m) and 400-meter hurdle (56.64).

May 10, 2019

Gauchos To Host Big West Conference Championships

By Leonard Paulasa, Estef Zuniga

The Gauchos will look to close out the conference season strong as they get set to host the Big West Championships this weekend.

April 19, 2019

Legends Never Die: A Reflection on the Retirement of Dwyane Wade and Dirk Nowitzki

By Leonard Paulasa

I’m thankful to have grown up watching and admiring both not only as athletes, but also as people.

March 14, 2019

Süp & Jüs: A Brand New Market Cafe

By Marilu Bedolla, Leonard Paulasa

From farm to a market-cafe, new chain offers seasonal hot soups and cold pressed juices in Goleta.

February 14, 2019

Mavs Stock Up on European Talent

By Leonard Paulasa

A maverick is someone who is independent and a nonconformist — some might even say rebellious. In pop culture, mavericks are often associated with the cowboys of the wild southwest. An NBA team from Dallas coined this ...