Columns/Features

May 24, 2018

“Man Up”: Sports’ Complex Role in Addressing Mental Health

By Omar Hernandez

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.

May 24, 2018

The Boy’s Club: Being a Woman in a Male-Dominated Sport

By Hannah Jackson

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.

May 24, 2018

Heidegger Talks Overcoming Adversity On & Off The Court

By Jorge Mercado

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.

May 23, 2018

Black Tide: Ultimately More Than a Club

By Andrew Strauss

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.

May 17, 2018

Gauchos Cross Blue Line with Winningest Season in UCSB History

By Max Kelton

After being reinstated for only three years, the UCSB club hockey team has a championship to show for it.

May 2, 2018

Pasternack Adds Combo of Freshmen & Grad Transfers

By Ryan Hykes

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 of room to shine.

May 2, 2018

Ready For More: DeWeese’s UCSB Journey Has Yet To Peak

By Richard Benites

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 Gaucho's campaign.

May 1, 2018

Unwavering Unity: A Look Inside The UCSB Women’s Rugby Team

By Kendra Jackson

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 makes this team special...

April 26, 2018

Snyder Sings and Scores: Sarah’s Major Pregame Ritual

By Kunal Mehta

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 Sarah Snyder.

April 19, 2018

Final Set: Chase’s Newfound Passion Beyond the Court

By Brandon Victor

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.

April 12, 2018

Nexus & Answer: Gabe’s Farewell Isn’t Goodbye, UCSB’s Star Aims for Pros

By Sean White

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 of Nexus and Answer.

March 20, 2018

March Sadness? Pre-Tourney Regional Predictions I Thought Were Safe

By Brandon Victor

Well, well, well. March Madness has once again met expectations, maybe even surpassed them following the upsets that have taken place thus far as we head into the Sweet 16. Staff writer Brandon Victor rehashes on his pic...

March 3, 2018

For the Love of the Game: The Resurgence of Gabe Vincent

By Jorge Mercado, Andy Lau, Sean White

Last season, the UCSB men's basketball team was in the midst of its worst season in program history when they lost their star guard, Gabe Vincent. However, just like the Gauchos, Vincent has bounced back and is better th...

February 22, 2018

Against All Odds: A Fan’s Account of the Eagles’ Journey to Winning Super Bowl LII

By Richard Benites

Staff writer and lifetime Eagles fan Richard Benites examines Philadelphia's road to their first ever Super Bowl following the defeat of the New England Patriots just a few weeks ago.

February 22, 2018

An Exciting Time: Hosmer Joins San Diego Padres

By Brandon Victor

For the first time in his life, Staff writer Brandon Victor is excited not just for the MLB season to start but to see his favorite team, the San Diego Padres and their newest acquisition in action.

February 8, 2018

Nexus and Answer: The Sweet Life of ‘E-Chill’ … Overseas

By Sean White

Sports Co-Editor Sean White was able to catch up with one of the best to ever do it on a UCSB basketball court, former point guard Eric Childress and see how the professional life is treating him.