Sports Update
Men’s Rugby The men’s rugby team had its league game on Jan. 31 against Sacramento State. UCSC lost by only three points, with the final score 46-43. Now that only the top four teams in the division go to the playoffs, this year is more...
Mackey Breaks UCSC All-Time Rebound Record
Star forward Sarah Mackey solidified her place in Slugs basketball history last weekend when she recorded her 670th career rebound to become the all-time leading rebounder in UC Santa Cruz women’s basketball history. She had one word to describe it — “awesome” — as the...
Math Without the Textbook
Third-grader Liv St. Pierre experienced a once in a lifetime field trip last weekend as she and her classmates left their desks at DeLaveaga Elementary School for the seats of Kaiser Permanente Arena. Liv was one of over 4,000 “Math Warriors” to attend last weekend’s...
Santa Cruz Warriors Wrap Up Showcase
The Santa Cruz Warriors wrapped up what was possibly the biggest event in the team’s two-year history on Monday, as it hosted the NBA D-League Showcase. The showcase — a five-day, 19-game gathering of all 18 D-League teams — is the league’s premiere event, drawing...
D-League Showcase Begins With a Bounce
More than 1,000 people chanted, “Let’s go Warriors, let’s go!” on Pacific Avenue on Jan. 14 for Santa Cruz’s first Dribble Parade, which kicked off this year’s NBA D-League Showcase, hosted by Kaiser Permanente Arena. The Santa Cruz Warriors, the D-league affiliate of the Golden...
Cantering into Competition
UC Santa Cruz’s equestrian club is preparing for its next competition on Jan. 31 in Pleasanton. Each week, all 14 members commute to Watsonville to meet with coach Cassie Belmont for lessons. There’s a catch though; in competitions, members aren’t allowed to ride their own...
Staying Humble Under Pressure
When the UC Santa Cruz men’s basketball season began in November, senior Marshal Arnwine Jr. was outside the team’s top 12 athletes — a situation no player wants in his or her final year. With 11 strong freshman additions to the roster, playing time became...
Slugs’ Late Heroics Earn Win
The UC Santa Cruz women’s basketball team looked to continue its momentum late into the season as it squared off against Menlo College on Jan. 15. The Slugs also looked to protect their home court as they played on-campus at the West Field House for...
SC Warriors to Host Showcase
For the first time since its inception, the Santa Cruz Warriors will host the NBA D-League’s premiere event this weekend. Now in its 11th year, the league’s showcase tips off Thursday night at Kaiser Permanente Arena. “Our club is absolutely ecstatic that it’s playing in...
Breathe In, Breathe Out
Across campus students are stretching, twisting and leaning into poses that are not only physically challenging, but also mentally demanding. Yoga is on the upswing, and there is much more to it than cute headbands and the latest Lululemon leggings. “Yoga classes appeal to undergrads...