Dr. Jan Boxill, a leading ethicist from UNC, came to UCSC last thursday as part of the philosophy department’s Peggy Downes Baskin Lecture series. Why? to discuss the world of sports ethics, and how sports says more about the society around then it does the players.
UC Santa Cruz’s Women’s Basketball practices before last weekend’s two games in Los Angeles.
The Santa Cruz Warriors have been tearing up the league since they opened their home court on December 23rd. One Big reason is the use of advanced basketball analytics in Kirk Lacob’s decisions, which are part of a new way to see the old game.
The UCSC equestrian team has expanded a great deal this year, more than three quarters made of newcomers. This increase in membership has bolstered the team in the level of competitiveness they bring to the shows they compete in.
Women’s lacrosse continues to succeed as a competitive club associated unofficially with UCSC while lacking official UCSC club status. The UCSC club sports program hopes to expand to allow teams like women’s lacrosse to register as official teams.
After a rough start to the season, the UC Santa Cruz women’s basketball team rebounded to win against Occidental College 63–62 on Jan. 7, riding captain Ryane Ortiz’s career-high 23 points to a close victory.
City On A Hill Press recaps and previews NCAA sports at UC Santa Cruz as the end of the quarter approaches. Golf is enjoying their finest season yet, while men’s volleyball gears up for another fast and furious season. Swimming and Cross Country feature individual successes.
The Slugs suffered two straight losses this week in the Hampton Inn Classic at UCSC. After winning three games to start their season, the Slugs look to return their winning ways quickly after a hot start to the 2012-2013 basketball season.
UCSC Women’s Golf has shifted to all new metal clubs. The clubs are now the status quo in golf, but older players tell of the difference between the game of their youth, and the modern version.
City on a Hill Press Photography Editor Sal Ingram takes us into the breakneck world of professional surfing in his photo essay of this year’s O’Neill Coldwater Classic.