Columns/Features

Ball Is Life? No, Kobe Is

December 3, 2015 by

It's been an emotional week for Laker fans as the final days of Kobe Bryant's career have officially arrived. Sports editor Michael Jorgenson discusses what the the Mamba's impact has truly meant for ...
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The Competitive Edge Translated

November 19, 2015 by

Her life has revolved around volleyball for a vast majority of her life, but that hasn't stopped Emilia Petrachi from outperforming opponents in other forms of competition as well.
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From Sacrifice to Paradise

November 12, 2015 by

Mitchell Hamilton was a key water polo player at the school of his dreams through his first two years of college, but had to make the move to UCSB to continue playing the game he loves.
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Gauchos Continue to Flourish by Trusting Guidance of Fearless Newcomers

October 29, 2015 by

It's been nearly six years since the UCSB women's soccer team made it into the Big West Tournament title match or the NCAA Tournament. But things seem different this time around with the Gauchos' yout...
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Fantasy Sports Island: NFL Week 8

October 28, 2015 by

The halfway mark of the NFL season is here and so is another week on the Fantasy Sports Island! Staff writer Daniel Moebus-Bowles provides some guidance on who to add or remove from your starting line...
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Nick DePuy: UCSB’s Humble Beast

October 22, 2015 by

Over the past 13 months, Nick DePuy has meant everything to the Gauchos. His unreal rise to dominance has put him in the national spotlight, establishing himself as one of the country's most lethal go...
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Grizzlies Travel Cross-Country to Train at UCSB

October 15, 2015 by

The Memphis Grizzlies hosted their 2015 training camp at UCSB in Robertson Gym, continuing its tour of California after holding the previous year's training camp in San Diego.
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Fantasy Sports Island: NFL Week 6

October 15, 2015 by

Whether if you're looking to add or remove a couple of players from your fantasy football lineup, the Fantasy Sports Island is here to provide you with some insight on the rising and declining players...
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NFL Round-Up Week 4: Cream of the Crop

October 8, 2015 by

Sports Editor Michael Jorgenson ranks the NFL's current undefeated teams amongst each other. With just six teams remaining, the countdown continues as to who will be the next to fall and face defeat t...
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The Return: 2015-16 NBA Season Close-Up

October 8, 2015 by

They're playing baaaaaaaasketbaaaaaaall! The 2015-2016 NBA season is just three weeks away and Assistant Sports Editor Sean White gives us some insight on what to look forward to heading into the new ...
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NFC Championship Bound: Packers & Cardinals

October 1, 2015 by

Aaron Rodgers is the best quarterback… ever Yeah, I said it. Bring it on. Read me the NFL record book, aka Peyton Manning’s biography. Make it about jewelry, how the 31-year-old QB has just one ri...
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Fantasy Sports Island: NFL Week 3

September 24, 2015 by

As we all rejoice the return of football, NFL Sundays are a lot more entertaining and interactive with the existence of fantasy football. It has taken the definition of being a football fanatic to ano...
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NFL Round Up: Week 2 Review

September 22, 2015 by

Sports Editor Sean White contributes his thoughts on Week 2 of the 2015 NFL season to the Nexus Sports Online Focus.
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NFL Round-Up: Week 1 Review

September 17, 2015 by

In the first ever Nexus Sports Online Focus, sports editor Michael Jorgenson gives his take on some of the top storylines we witnessed during Week 1 of the NFL season.
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A Quick Tour of UCSB Sports

August 28, 2015 by and

Our sports editors provide a brief outlook on the upcoming year for UCSB sports
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