By Natalie Padron |Staff Writer| This weekend The Lumineers and friends graced the Santa Barbara Bowl with their incredible talents, showing the crowd how magical music can be. The excitement was palpable in the stands starting with the night's first artist, Sleepwalkers, a heavily '70s rock influenced indie band from Virginia. Sleepwalkers performed hits off their wildly raved about album, "Greenwood Shade," preparing the crowd and their musical souls for a night of meaningful lyrics and intricate musicianship. "When they performed, my mind was blown. I was so confused how I didn't know about these guys, but that's the great thing about opening acts, you discover so much and … [Read more...] about The Magic of Music – Concert Review
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Coach Oliver unsatisfied with 44 point win
By Ryan Libby |Staff Writer| The Coyotes were able to earn a 97–53 victory in their only exhibition game of the year against Cal Tech. The game was an opportunity for head coach Jeff Oliver to see what more needs to be improved despite a 44 point win. “We were awful in every aspect of the game,” he said. “We didn’t stick to our defensive principals, our transition defense was atrocious and offensively [we] didn’t execute one iota.” There were a few moments in which Cal Tech was able to find an open player off of a screen for a three point shot. This play ran three consecutive times at one point in the game, and while they wound up as empty possessions for Cal Tech, the looks they … [Read more...] about Coach Oliver unsatisfied with 44 point win
Coyotes getting wild in the Rec Center
By Andrew Hucks |Staff Writer| The Wild Coyote Adventure Challenge is a test of strength, speed, agility and, most of all, commitment. Similar to an iron-man or triathlon, the Challenge requires participants to run/walk/hike 14 miles, cycle 70 miles, row/paddle 210 minutes and climb 1190 feet (35 routes on the recreation center’s rock wall). All of which must be completed between October 1, 2012 and November 16, 2012 at whatever pace participants choose. You have some options for how to complete the minimum requirements but all of it must be sanctioned and counted by the recreation center. The rowing can be done on one of the recreation center’s rowing machines or on one of the … [Read more...] about Coyotes getting wild in the Rec Center