Columns/Features

November 3, 2010

Sunday Funday: Second Half Standouts

By Ryan Porush

In the stock market, you can make a fortune by selling high and buying low. The same rule applies in fantasy football. With the tail end of the season coming up, it’s time to think about bettering your team for the hom...

November 2, 2010

Heat Check

By Artsweek Editor

Everyone who’s anyone knows about the Miami Heat. LeBron, his decision and the somewhat shady circumstances surrounding the formation of Miami Thrice (sign-and-trades to preempt a tampering investigation, anyone?) have...

November 2, 2010

Deity of the Ice: Beating the Shit Out of People … for Good Reason

By Josh Deitell

There’s one misconception about hockey that bugs me. People think that you can drop the gloves at any time, beat the shit out of someone and not suffer any sort of recourse. That couldn’t be further from the truth. Y...

October 31, 2010

Nuglets of Wisdom: Just ‘Cause You Can’t See Them, Doesn’t Mean They Can’t See You

By Elliott Rosenfeld

The death of Lucas Ransom was a blow to the UCSB community and to the nation. The following is not meant to tarnish his memory. Although circumstances were grim, Lucas died pursuing one of his passions. May we all be as ...

October 31, 2010

Golic Brings “Serbian Fever” to the Pool

By Ryan Eagleson

On a team full of eccentric people, senior utility Milos Golic of the men’s water polo stands out above the rest. The Belgrade, Serbia native brings a unique intensity and drive the game.

October 28, 2010

Speace’s Pieces: Keep Going, Jeter

By Julia Speace

Harking back to my column written last month, I am here to pledge my allegiance to Derek Jeter. Given the fact that the Yankees are officially out of the hunt for October (or now, November?), it is time to make some move...

October 28, 2010

Green Advice for Green People: Fantasy Shortcomings

By Joshua Greenberg

I blame you, Ben Roethlisberger. I blame you, Kurt Warner. Now, you may be asking yourself, my good reader, how these two fine gentlemen could have possibly wronged me. I can assure you, it’s nothing personal. Roethlis...

October 27, 2010

The NBA: LeBron, Kobe, Carmelo and For Once, the Clippers

By Ryan Porush

Can you feel it in the air? The summer heat is fading away. The visitors are ready to flock to I.V. for Halloween celebrations. And it is currently one of the best times of the year to be a sports fan. The World Series i...

October 27, 2010

Alumnus Starting in World Series

By Brent Pella

Between the various dogfights, drug charges, assault charges and “sexts” taking over headlines in professional sports these days, it’s always good for fans to hear about a nice pro-athlete — especially when he on...

October 21, 2010

Deity of the Ice: The Case for Hockey in America

By Josh Deitell

To the people that see hockey as a discombobulated clusterfuck: Don’t let that deter you. In a place like California, it’s hard to see it any other way.

October 19, 2010

Speace of Mind: Ross is the Giants’ Mr. October

By Julia Speace

Ross is Boss. Granted, I know I am not the most knowledgeable person when it comes to baseball, but I do recognize great players and teams when I see them. And the Giants are definitely not one of them… kidding! Only k...

October 19, 2010

’Chos Look to Push Win Streak to Six

By Mark Bogard

After extending their winning streak to five games in a rollercoaster match at UC Riverside on Sunday, the Gauchos (8-3-2 overall, 4-1 Big West) now turn to another road match tonight, this time at Aggie Field against UC...

October 19, 2010

Sunday Funday: Chargers – You Suck and Here’s Why

By Ryan Porush

After bashing the underachieving San Francisco 49ers a few weeks ago, I feel like it’s about time I show a little hate for our neighbors to the south.

October 19, 2010

Green Advice for Green People: Flex Decisions for Flexible People

By Joshua Greenberg

In fantasy football, the most common dilemma for an owner is who to start in a given position week in and week out. The truth is, all the factors that go in to such a decision (matchups, trends, performance consistency, ...

October 19, 2010

Nuglets of Wisdom: I.V. Bros

By Elliott Rosenfeld

I heard Bob as if out of nowhere. Salvation to my ears.

October 18, 2010

Zsombor Vincze: The Hungarian Hurricane

By Ryan Eagleson

Senior utility Zsombor Vincze of the men’s water polo team is unique both in and out of the water. After being named an All-American Honorable Mention last year, he has established himself as one of the irrefutable bes...