Columns/Features

May 5, 2015

Ovechkin, Holtby Dazzle as Washington Gives the Rangers All That They Can Handle

By Jack Mathews

Staff writer Jack Mathews continues breaking down this NHL Playoffs.

May 4, 2015

The #Underwhelming of the Century

By Sean White

Staff writer Sean White gives us his recap and analysis of the "Fight of the Century"

April 30, 2015

Fight of the Century: Pacquiao vs. Mayweather

By Sean White

Staff writer Sean White takes us through what we should expect in Saturday's big fight

April 30, 2015

NBA Playoffs: A Closer Look at the First Round

By Michael Jorgenson, Daniel Moebus-Bowles

The Nexus' NBA experts give us some perspective on what these playoffs have shown us thus far

April 9, 2015

Bryn Hudson: Exploring Unknown Water

By Sean White

Bryn Hudson of the UCSB women's water polo team moved from a small town in Oregon to the beaches of Santa Barbara.

April 9, 2015

UCSB Volleyball Players Use Art to Help Community

By Sarah Stigers

UCSB women’s volleyball players Allie Sullberg and Ali Spindt bring art supplies to youth programs

April 2, 2015

Kevin Donohue: Persistence Personified

By Edward Moss

Redshirt senior Kevin Donahue has overcome a number of obstacles to become the Gauchos' leader.

March 7, 2015

Pedal Punk Comes to UCSB

By Evander Hilton

Campbell Hall will be home to Cirque du Soleil-type level of awesomeness this Sunday when Pedal Punk performs two shows Sunday.

February 26, 2015

Perseverance On and Off the Court

By Michael Jorgenson

After tearing her ACL prior to her senior year of high school, freshman Chaya Durr has bounced back to prove her worth to the Gauchos

February 19, 2015

MPSF Championships: Preparing for the Big One

By Daniel Moebus-Bowles

The UCSB swim team prepares for its final test: the MPSF Championships

January 29, 2015

Super bowl XLIX: Key Matchups and Advantages

By Mark Salay, Sarah Stigers, Daniel Moebus-Bowles, Sean White, Martin Cobos

The Nexus sports staff breaks down the key matchups of Sunday's big game

January 29, 2015

Super Bowl XLIX: Legacies on the Line

By Michael Jorgenson, Edward Moss

Sports editor Michael Jorgenson and staff writer Edward Moss discuss the implications that Sunday's game could have on both team's legacies

January 16, 2015

Big West Women’s Basketball Preview 2014-15

By Michael Jorgenson, Jack Mathews, Ryan Martin, Sean White, Edward Moss, Daniel Moebus-Bowles, Martin Cobos, Sarah Stigers

The sports staff continues to breakdown Big West basketball, this time for the women

January 15, 2015

Big West Men’s Basketball Preview 2014-15

By Mark Salay, Sarah Stigers, Sean White, Edward Moss, Jack Mathews, Ryan Martin, Daniel Moebus-Bowles, Martin Cobos

Daily Nexus sports staff breaks down this year's Big West men's basketball, a season that could end in UCSB winning the conference title.

January 8, 2015

NFL Divisional Round: Matchups and Predictions

By Michael Jorgenson

Sports editor Michael Jorgenson gives his predictions on what could be one of the most exciting Divisional Playoffs in recent memory.

December 4, 2014

Year In Review: Off Field Issues Take Center Stage

By Mark Salay

2014 was a year to remember in the world of sports, but not always for the right reasons.