Just as he was beginning to get a handle on his first year of school, he began taking control on the court as well, thanks in part to a supportive network of teammates that included senior outside hitter Ryan Ka, who he had previously played with while on WAVE Volleyball Club during high school and who he spent the summer prior to coming to UC San Diego training with. "It helps having really experienced teammates around me, we have a lot of senior guys that are great leaders," says Matthew.

These are just a few of the many flavors offered by sunflower seed companies across the United States. These seeds, and others with similarly wacky flavors, have been enjoyed for the better part of the 21st century by baseball players of all ages. Like bubble gum, sunflower seeds have been a healthy alternative to replace tobacco as the ballplayer’s chewing distraction of choice. BIGS, one of the major sunflower seed companies that caters toward the baseball audience, proudly declares on their

As the election draws near, the “Yes on Proposition 22” campaign is spending record amounts of money to sway voters. The campaign’s spending is drawing questions about the power that money has on politics. Politics is all about words. Through social media, the press, and conversations with friends and family, voters are inundated with information that affects their day-to-day lives every election cycle. In the United States though, political opinions aren’t only expressed through written or spo

Crespi is showing great improvement under second-year coach Dameon Porter. Taking advantage of turnovers and strong play from quarterback Blake Adams, the Celts improved to 2-0 on Friday night with a 55-14 rout of Birmingham (1-1), supposedly the second-best team in the City Section behind Narbonne. “We focus on playing fast, staying simple and having the ability to adjust,” Porter said. “In our option-based offense, [Adams] has flexibility, and he’s a great decision maker for us.” The Celts t

He's there when you need him. Whether it's for a late-game moment of refocusing or for help sorting through a grad school application, he's the go-to option.isn't the Tritons' top scoring option. He didn't bring home any Big West Conference hardware. But what he does bring to the UC San Diego men's basketball team is far more valuable.Jake is the 'glue guy' incarnate. The selfless veteran who's leading not only by example, but with his words. Jake is just as willing to box out a physical forward

At this time one year ago, I was writing about how I’d been swept up by baseball months before Opening Day, along with thousands of other fans, by the San Diego Padres’ Fan Fest at Petco Park. Now, I find myself writing about the same team and the same stadium, and how that stadium, or at least the parking lots surrounding it, are once again filled with thousands of San Diegans. But this time, the people aren’t diehard baseball fans or excited kids waiting for autographs. And even though there’

The office is unlike any other at UC San Diego. A glossy wood grain ceiling reflects the natural light pouring in from large floor to ceiling windows. Photos, trophies, medals, and more are strewn around an office filled with water polo caps. One door leads you to the rest of the Canyonview Aquatics Center, while the other opens up to the outdoor training pool. No linoleum, no LED lighting, just a bright and vibrant space for a coach with the exact same vibe. It’s no wonder the office fits him

Buoyed by an electric home crowd, Reseda (2-1) forced turnovers and made big plays on offense to take down Cleveland (2-1) 36–6 to bring home the Reseda Cup in what was a chippy game throughout on Friday night. “You expect it a little bit,” said Regents head coach Alonso Arreola after the game. “Football is an emotional game, even without the rivalry being in play.” The emotions seemed to get to the Cavaliers early. On the first play of the game, a high pitch over the head of Cleveland running