Columns/Features

Deity of the Ice: The Case for Hockey in America

October 21, 2010 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.
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Speace of Mind: Ross is the Giants’ Mr. October

October 19, 2010 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 the...
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’Chos Look to Push Win Streak to Six

October 19, 2010 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 Ag...
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Sunday Funday: Chargers – You Suck and Here’s Why

October 19, 2010 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.
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Green Advice for Green People: Flex Decisions for Flexible People

October 19, 2010 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, perfo...
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Nuglets of Wisdom: I.V. Bros

October 19, 2010 by Elliott Rosenfeld

I heard Bob as if out of nowhere. Salvation to my ears.
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Zsombor Vincze: The Hungarian Hurricane

October 18, 2010 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...
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Speaces Pieces: Brett Favre SUCKS

October 14, 2010 by Julia Speace

I used to like him. I really did. With the whole, “aw, shucks” persona he had going, Brett Favre was hard to dislike.
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Sunday Funday: NFL Wide Open in Week Six

October 14, 2010 by Ryan Porush

Like Paris Hilton’s legs on any given night, the NFL is wide open this year.
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Green Advice for Green People: For Every Fantasy Injury, an Upside

October 13, 2010 by Joshua Greenberg

For coaches as well as fantasy owners, an injury to a star player can decimate playoff hopes. But no matter who gets hurt, the season rolls on. You need to be able to roll with it. No matter how much ...
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Nuglets of Wisdom: When Life Gives You Lemons, Go Fishing

October 13, 2010 by Elliott Rosenfeld

I’m becoming more and more convinced that the longer I spend in close association with the ocean, the more I need its comfort. I haven’t surfed in about a week, and the couple of weeks before this...
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Bright Future for Gaucho Volleyball Behind Two Surprise Freshmen Starters

October 12, 2010 by Ryan Porush

Two freshmen have impressed immediately for the UCSB women’s volleyball team, contributing in a big way. Starting libero Kelly Heenan and outside hitter Kara Sherrard have both been crucial for Sant...
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