Title Dreams Dashed in OT Thriller
And just like that, the dream died. UCSB’s 2008 campaign was cut short in the blink of an eye Tuesday night, as the Gauchos fell 3-2 in double overtime to Cal.
Why Can’t We Be Friends?
Facebook just asked me “How likely are you to recommend Facebook to a friend?” Is that a trick question?
Gauchos Dump 11 Point Lead
A team that out-shoots and out-rebounds their opponent usually wins, and a team that gives up a 15-0 run late in the game will usually lose. Last night the UCSB men’s basketball team did both, and gave up a 65-54 lead with four minutes to play to lose 73-72 at the University of San Francisco.
Thankscrewing
Man, I sure do love Thanksgiving – the food, the kin, the whole shebang. But if this holiday doesn’t highlight America’s ability to warp tradition, I don’t know what does. One year at the dinner table, I asked my mother what the correlation was between the first Thanksgiving and the giant Macy’s commercial that marches […]
The Cream of the Crop
Having lived less than 10 minutes from the ocean for two decades, one might assume the sight of the rolling waves and endless expanse of sand doesn’t spark the same excitement as it once did. Wrong.
Flood Fears Lead To Local Evacuations
In response to increasing rain levels and the high potential for flooding and mudslides, the County and City of Santa Barbara have issued mandatory evacuation orders for residents living in the Tea Fire burn area.
No Title Repeat For SB After Loss
After dominating the competition all year, the six-time repeating champion men’s club soccer team lost its swagger near the end of the year and failed to win another national championship.
Homophobic Daily Nexus Birthday Ad Goes Too Far
I have supported your choice in publishing some of the most offensive articles I have ever read, including everything from David Horowitz’ islamofascist ad campaign targeting Muslim students on our campus, to the Yes on Prop 8 opinion columns and letters, some of which contain lines that run through my head and keep me up […]
The Hungry Gaucho: 11/26/08
Hi again! To all you UCSB students, I am known as the Hungry Gaucho. To all of you new readers, I’m visiting a new restaurant every week and reporting the highlights of my trip. Last week, I tried Takenoya, a local sushi stop. It’s located off of Fairview on Calle Real — you can’t miss the topiary adorned with Christmas lights.
Armchair QB
Mmm mmm mmm.