This post was updated July 25 at 6:07 p.m. Emma Malabuyo texted her coach she was done. The last couple of months hadn’t gone quite as the incoming UCLA gymnastics freshman expected. Read more...
Photo: (Ashley Ko/Daily Bruin staff)
Features
Features, Men's Tennis, Sports
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June 6, 7:43 pm
Men’s tennis’ Keegan Smith recounts new lease on life after near-death accident
While the Bruins faced the prospect of a winless season against the Trojans, Keegan Smith’s situation was much more dire. The senior faced the prospect of losing his life. Read more...
Photo: Keegan Smith’s senior season with UCLA men’s tennis was cut short because of a skateboarding accident, but he still potentially finished his career as a Bruin with more than 100 wins across both singles and doubles matches. (Jefferson Alade/Daily Bruin)
Features, Gymnastics, Sports
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June 6, 7:43 pm
Nia Dennis follows happiness, pursues post-gymnastics entertainment career
Don’t step out of bounds. Don’t let go of the bar. Don’t slip off the beam. Don’t take extra steps. For 18 years, Nia Dennis has lived within the boundaries of gymnastics. Read more...
Photo: (Emily Dembinski/Daily Bruin)
Features, Sports, Women's Basketball
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June 6, 7:40 pm
UCLA basketball’s Izzy Anstey recounts immigration obstacles, joining Bruin family
Izzy Anstey packed her bags and placed them in the hallway leading to her front door. The freshman forward from Melbourne, Australia – who signed her letter of intent to join UCLA women’s basketball in November 2019 – was counting down the days until she could join her new teammates across the pacific. Read more...
Photo: UCLA women’s basketball’s Izzy Anstey did not play a single second for the Bruins during the 2020-2021 season because of travel restrictions keeping her in Australia. (Courtesy of Caren Nicdao/UCLA Women’s Basketball)
Baseball, Features, Football, Sports
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June 4, 11:06 am
2-sport athlete JonJon Vaughns steps up to bat after football season
JonJon Vaughns loves baseball. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t times when he wishes it was as physical as his other favorite pastime, football. “It happens a bunch,” Vaughns said. Read more...
Photo: Freshman JonJon Vaughns has donned the blue and gold for two teams this year, starting the fall with UCLA football before changing out of his pads and into UCLA baseball’s pinstripes in the spring. (Photos by Kaiya Pomeroy-Tso/Daily Bruin senior staff, Liz Ketcham/Daily Bruin senior staff. Photo illustration by Ashley Kenney/Assistant Photo editor)
Beach Volleyball, Features, Sports
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April 21, 3:37 pm
Jaden Whitmarsh honors father’s beach volleyball legacy on and off the court
Jaden Whitmarsh always knew she wanted to follow in her dad’s footsteps. A redshirt freshman for No. 1 UCLA beach volleyball, Jaden is the daughter of the late Mike Whitmarsh. Read more...
Photo: (Biona Hui/Daily Bruin)
Features, Sports, Women's Basketball
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April 15, 1:16 pm
Michaela Onyenwere’s legacy as a Bruin extends well beyond her work on the court
On Thursday night, UCLA women’s basketball will have one of the most decorated players in program history drafted into the professional ranks. But Michaela Onyenwere didn’t expect her UCLA career to end this way. Read more...