Columns/Features

Heat Check

Everyone who’s anyone knows about the Miami Heat. LeBron, his decision and the somewhat shady circumstances surrounding the formation of Miami Thrice (sign-and-trades to preempt a tampering investig...
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Deity of the Ice: Beating the Shit Out of People … for Good Reason

There’s one misconception about hockey that bugs me. People think that you can drop the gloves at any time, beat the shit out of someone and not suffer any sort of recourse. That couldn’t be furth...
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Nuglets of Wisdom: Just ‘Cause You Can’t See Them, Doesn’t Mean They Can’t See You

The death of Lucas Ransom was a blow to the UCSB community and to the nation. The following is not meant to tarnish his memory. Although circumstances were grim, Lucas died pursuing one of his passion...
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Golic Brings “Serbian Fever” to the Pool

On a team full of eccentric people, senior utility Milos Golic of the men’s water polo stands out above the rest. The Belgrade, Serbia native brings a unique intensity and drive the game.
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Speace’s Pieces: Keep Going, Jeter

Harking back to my column written last month, I am here to pledge my allegiance to Derek Jeter. Given the fact that the Yankees are officially out of the hunt for October (or now, November?), it is ti...
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Green Advice for Green People: Fantasy Shortcomings

I blame you, Ben Roethlisberger. I blame you, Kurt Warner. Now, you may be asking yourself, my good reader, how these two fine gentlemen could have possibly wronged me. I can assure you, it’s nothin...
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The NBA: LeBron, Kobe, Carmelo and For Once, the Clippers

Can you feel it in the air? The summer heat is fading away. The visitors are ready to flock to I.V. for Halloween celebrations. And it is currently one of the best times of the year to be a sports fan...
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Alumnus Starting in World Series

Between the various dogfights, drug charges, assault charges and “sexts” taking over headlines in professional sports these days, it’s always good for fans to hear about a nice pro-athlete — e...
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Deity of the Ice: The Case for Hockey in America

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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