Columns/Features

C Into the Future: What Lies Ahead for the Boston Celtics

June 21, 2018 by

Staff Writer Kendra Jackson analyzes the recent feats of the up and coming Boston Celtics, and how one of the most storied NBA franchises can get back to championship form.
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The Last Dance: Remembering the 1990 UCSB Basketball Team

June 13, 2018 by

With the recent success of the UCSB Men's Basketball team getting NCAA tournament hopes up around campus, staff writer Ryan Hykes looks back to the last and only time the Gauchos got a tournament win.
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Warriors Vs. Cavs Part IV: Starters, X-Factors

May 31, 2018 by and

With a dose of deja-vu, the starters and x-factors for both the Cavs and Warriors are examined.
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Warriors Vs. Cavs Part IV: The NBA and LeBron

May 31, 2018 by and

With Golden State and Cleveland meeting in the Finals for the fourth year in a row, is it good for the league and how far can LeBron go?
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“Man Up”: Sports’ Complex Role in Addressing Mental Health

May 24, 2018 by

Sports Co-Editor Omar Hernandez analyzes the unique place that sports holds in the mental health conversation currently igniting the public discourse, and how it fits into larger systems of inequality...
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The Boy’s Club: Being a Woman in a Male-Dominated Sport

May 24, 2018 by

Assistant Opinion Editor Hannah Jackson revisits her childhood Karate Classes, and how being part of such a gendered sport impacted the formation of her identity.
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Heidegger Talks Overcoming Adversity On & Off The Court

May 24, 2018 by

Editor-In-Chief Jorge Mercado sat down with breakout UCSB basketball star Max Heidegger to talk about the balancing act of being a D1 athlete.
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Black Tide: Ultimately More Than a Club

May 23, 2018 by

Staff writer Andrew Strauss talked with the captains of the UCSB men's club ultimate frisbee team and found out why Black Tide feels closer to a family than most clubs.
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Gauchos Cross Blue Line with Winningest Season in UCSB History

May 17, 2018 by

After being reinstated for only three years, the UCSB club hockey team has a championship to show for it.
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Pasternack Adds Combo of Freshmen & Grad Transfers

May 2, 2018 by

The UCSB men's basketball team has added three freshmen and two graduate transfers. The new-look Gauchos will be without four of their five starters from last season, so the newcomers will have plenty...
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Ready For More: DeWeese’s UCSB Journey Has Yet To Peak

May 2, 2018 by

After a nationally ranked finish to the season, the UCSB Men's Volleyball team can certainly say the first year of Big West play was a success. Sophomore Randy DeWeese provided his perspective on the ...
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Unwavering Unity: A Look Inside The UCSB Women’s Rugby Team

May 1, 2018 by

Although the UCSB Women's Rugby team might not get the attention that other sports do here on campus, their dedication and spirit are second to none. Staff Writer Kendra Jackson explores just what mak...
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Snyder Sings and Scores: Sarah’s Major Pregame Ritual

April 26, 2018 by

For most athletes, a pregame routine consists of them listening to their favorite music, eating a healthy snack or going over plays that they want to run against their respective opponent. But not for...
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Final Set: Chase’s Newfound Passion Beyond the Court

April 19, 2018 by

Senior Chase Masciorini has had an up and down career as a Gaucho both on and off the court however in his final year he has found new passions to help inspire him lead a more fulfilling life.
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Nexus & Answer: Gabe’s Farewell Isn’t Goodbye, UCSB’s Star Aims for Pros

April 12, 2018 by

Co-Sports Editor Sean White caught up with former UCSB basketball star Gabe Vincent and asked him about his future plans, his experience in the Dos Equis 3x3 championship and more in this installment ...
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