Blogs

May 2, 2016

NBA Playoffs Submerged in Injuries

By Elliot Thornton

Staff writer Elliot Thornton discusses the abundance of injuries that have appeared in the most recent years of the NBA Playoffs with regard to this season's postseason health woes.

April 30, 2016

Rivers Performance Exemplifies Why We Love Sports

By Jorge Mercado

Austin Rivers performance last night reminded us sports fans that sports is more than just rings and top players; its about the heart these players display out on that court, field etc.

April 28, 2016

Unanimous Decision: Boxing Reigns Supreme

By Xavier Cardenas

In response to Nexus Sport colleague Sean White, Staff Writer Xavier Cardenas gives his input on the long-lasting tenure of boxing that never left and will continue to outpace the growing popularity of UFC/MMA.

April 27, 2016

President Trump Implements Project to ‘Make Isla Vista Great Again’

By Jasmine Vaughn

Local residents were graced with the presence of President Trump when he stopped as part of his multi-step program, “Make Isla Vista Great Again.”

April 22, 2016

Lecture Survival Tips: How To Stay Awake in Class

By Zoey Brandt

Soon you’ll be fending off so many stress dreams that you won’t even want to fall asleep!

April 21, 2016

Rebirth Of The Ringside, Thurman vs. Porter

By Sean White

After having their initial March 12 meeting postponed, Keith Thurman and Shawn Porter are set to go toe-to-toe on June 25 at the Barclays Center. Sports Editor Sean White provides an early analysis of what awaits in the ...

April 19, 2016

Broke Students Say ‘F*$& $500 GA passes,’ Hold Libchella on Davidson Lawn

By A. Gaucho

"I can’t event tell the difference between Libchella and the real thing when scrolling through my Instagram feed."

April 16, 2016

2016 NBA Playoffs: Eastern Conference Locked In

By Daniel Moebus-Bowles, Ryan Burns, Antonia Bird, Xavier Cardenas

With the 2016 NBA Playoffs set to tip-off this morning, each Staff Writer explains their take on the Eastern Conference matchups in store.

April 16, 2016

2016 NBA Playoffs: Stage Set in Western Conference

By Jorge Mercado, Elliot Thornton, Sinead Leon, Duncan MacPhee

With the 2016 NBA Playoffs set to tip-off this morning, each Staff Writer explains their take on the Western Conference matchups in store.

April 15, 2016

Student Passes Arbor Unscathed, but at Great Cost

By Ariana Marmolejo

Yesterday a student reportedly made it through the Arbor without a single organization trying to persuade him towards their cause. Yet, while this may appear to be every Gaucho's dream, it was this students worst nightm...

April 14, 2016

An Open Letter from a Struggling Bio Student

By Gia Cephal

No matter how many times I mention the acronyms MCDB or EEMB, people don’t understand.

April 14, 2016

WNBA: Too Great Not to Shine; 2016 Draft Tonight

By Sean White

With the 2016 WNBA Draft set to take place tonight at 7 p.m. ET at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut, Sports Editor Sean White explains his take on the lack of recognition for a league that is preparing to enter its 2...

April 13, 2016

Wrong Place, Wrong Time: Will Smith’s Untimely End

By Elliot Thornton

Staff Writer Elliot Thornton discusses the particulars over the unfortunate death of former Saints Defensive End Will Smith who was tragically killed after a minor car crash incident.

April 12, 2016

Incoming Freshman Outbreak Threatens To Overrun UCSB

By Zoey Brandt

Hordes of high school seniors swarmed campus following the release of a virus known as "letters of admission."

April 11, 2016

5 Movies That Need To Be Made

By Zoey Brandt

Every year, it seems like the same movies are released over and over again just under different names. Here are my suggestions that I think would mix things up a bit...

April 10, 2016

Nexus Top 10: Most Memorable March Madness Upsets

By Elliot Thornton

Although last Monday's championship duel between UNC and Villanova marked the ending of March Madness, Staff Writer Elliot Thornton ranks his Top-10 upset moments from the past decade and more.