Blogs

January 27, 2016

Fantasy Sports Island: NBA Week 14

By Daniel Moebus-Bowles

The Island is back once again with the moves you need to make to stay on top of your NBA Fantasy League.

January 26, 2016

Helping Tackle the Flint Water Crisis: Detroit Lions’ Defensive End Ziggy Ansah

By Elliot Thornton

The water crisis of Flint, Michigan has negatively altered the lifestyle of nearly all of its citizens as lead continues to contaminate water sources. Offering a helping hand is Detroit Lions' defensive end Ziggy Ansah a...

January 24, 2016

UCSB Students Disregard E. Coli Breakout, Pay The $1.95 to Add Guac

By Jenny De La Cuadra

GOLETA — A newly released study conducted by a special University student-focused division of the Pew Research Center has found widespread apathy in regards to the health risks associated with Chipotle’s “Fresh Mex...

January 22, 2016

UCSB Creates Supplemental College Application

By Maya Rao

Getting into college nowadays is no joke. However, the application process is a long and grueling journey. Besides the fact that you have to spend about $90 bucks per application, you also have to come up with bullshit r...

January 21, 2016

Brady-Manning: The Final Chapter

By Jorge Mercado

Sunday’s AFC Championship game will be the 17th matchup between Manning & Brady; is the Manning era truly over?

January 21, 2016

MLK Day Prolongs the Legacy of Dr. King and is Central to the Memphis Grizzlies Franchise

By Elliot Thornton

Staff writer Elliot Thornton discusses the significance of Dr. Martin Luther KIng's contributions in the fight for civil and social rights in addition to their presence in the platform of sports.

January 20, 2016

5 Useful Apps for the Average UCSB Student

By Jasmine Vaughn

Although technology has progressed rapidly over the past decade, the fact that I still have to get out of bed for my morning caffeine is proof enough that it has not progressed enough. For most of life’s little inconve...

January 16, 2016

Jeb Bush’s Guac Recipe: As Disappointing As His Brother’s Presidency

By Evan Swerdfeger

After months of build-up and eager anticipation, the first juicy reveal of campaign season has finally occurred. Just before the New Year, Jeb Bush unveiled his highly secretive guacamole recipe during an interview with ...

January 15, 2016

TeaKitten: Passionate Peach For Your Passionate Peach

By Lyla Bernfield

You know how it goes. Your new Tinder bae invites you over to Netflix and chill, and 20 minutes into the provocative world of “Bob’s Burgers,” things start getting steamy. Roommate sexiled, twinkle lights on and wa...

January 13, 2016

Fantasy Sports Island: NBA Week 12

By Daniel Moebus-Bowles

Staff writer Daniel Moebus-Bowles welcomes readers back to Fantasy Sports Island as we are now halfway through the fantasy season.

January 12, 2016

7-Eleven Secret Menu

By Emily Williams

January 9, 2016

Josh Inga Uncovered: The Free & For Sale Legend

By Jasmine Vaughn

Even if you’ve only recently joined the UCSB Free & For Sale Facebook group, you’ve likely already come across some interesting wares. Although the page promises “dirty couches, alcohol, and worn panties,” on...

January 8, 2016

Chiefs Headed for Underdog Cinderella Run?

By Jorge Mercado

The Kansas City have not won a playoff game in 22 seasons. Could this be the year?

January 5, 2016

Hoverboard Craze: Dangerous or Sexy?

By Jasmine Vaughn

Three are injured and two are in emergency care after a crash on the sidewalk in front of the Arbor yesterday morning. Reports say the accident was caused when a hoverboarder lost control of his vehicle while driving thr...

January 3, 2016

Top 10: Best Player Signature Celebrations in NBA History

By Elliot Thornton

From Michael Jordan to Steve Novak and more, staff writer Elliot Thornton ranks his Top 10 Player Signature Celebrations in NBA history.

January 2, 2016

2015 Pop-Culture Highlights

By Miranda Velasquez

Fellow Gauchos, 2015 is officially over. Can you believe it!? Even though it seems to have lasted all of five minutes, so much has happened in the world of celebrities, TV, movies, music and strange yet interesting Inter...