Blogs

April 9, 2016

12 Romantic Dates on an Isla Vista Budget

By Alexandra Retter

This weekend, treat your special someone to something special while only exerting minimal effort!

April 7, 2016

‘The Answer’ Unveiled, AI’s Legacy Beyond the Court

By Sean White

Constantly critiqued yet admired by generations of kids and young adults worldwide, the 1996 NBA Draft's No. 1 overall pick Allen Iverson single-handedly transformed the culture of the NBA during his 14 year career. Cons...

April 6, 2016

Keeping Your Frat Meter Filled at the Homestead

By Fraternity Phil

Your OG residence may feel like being in a jail cell on a dry campus, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get lit.

April 1, 2016

IVFP to Ramp Up Security at Deltopia

By Jenny De La Cuadra

When news broke that horse-mounted police would not be used at this year's Deltopia festivities, it was met with excitement from local students. However, this apparent détente may be short-lived...

March 31, 2016

King James: Cleveland’s Savior or Fallen Hope?

By Sean White

The No. 1 overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft, LeBron James has been crowned as the king of the league despite entering with his high school status. Unable to bring Cleveland its first NBA title in his first seven seasons...

March 30, 2016

What Kind of Roommate Are You?

By Erin Lubitz

Spring Quarter's here and it’s time to ask a few of the important questions: Can I take less units and still (kinda) graduate on time? Is Gaucho Ball exercise? And, what kind of roommate am I?

March 24, 2016

Premier League Title Race Proves Money Can’t Buy Titles

By Ryan Burns

Staff writer Ryan Burns explains why the strategic approach of English Premier League clubs Leicester City and Tottenham may have an advantage in their acquisition of talent over heavy-hitter teams such Manchester City, ...

March 18, 2016

Dangerous New Drinking Game Uncovered in IV

By Emily Williams

On March 17, 2016, Santa Barbara Police and Fire responded to a number of 911 calls on the 67 block of Del Playa. As a result of one such call, an unnamed student was transferred to Cottage Hospital after reportedly suff...

March 15, 2016

Thoughts We Have During Finals Week

By Erin Lubitz

It’s finally finals week and let’s be real, you’re just one Top Ramen meal away from internal combustion. You’re faced with final papers and studying you should've started a week ago, your mind is racing...

March 11, 2016

Dementor Invasion Results in Unusual I.V. Weather

By A. Gaucho

Rain, fog and evil spirits bring a new meaning to Dead Week.

March 9, 2016

Essential New Vocab for Staying Fresh with the Youths

By Jake Feder

Bae is hella af when you're fleeking in the trap!1!

March 4, 2016

The Official Drunchies Drunkenness Scale

By A. Gaucho

The only reason you remember getting Freebs is because you saw your nachos again the next morning.

March 3, 2016

NBA: Where Chef Curry Happens

By Jorge Mercado

Stephen Curry is in the midst of possibly the greatest individual season in NBA history, and we should all appreciate the game’s newest trailblazer. Assistant Sports Editor Jorge Mercado analyzes the historic year the...

March 1, 2016

If the Presidential Election was like ‘The Bachelor’

By Erin Lubitz

With Super Tuesday upon us and The Bachelor coming to a close, Erin Lubitz looks at how these two tales of yelling, foreign policy knowledge, and valor aren't really that different after all.