A player’s decision to enter the college football transfer portal is almost always met with intense speculation. Fans, members of the media and coaches quickly hypothesize the rationale behind the decision. Read more...
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Lauren Steele wrote her victory speech for the national championship while her peers chose prom dresses and decorated their graduation caps. Opting to graduate high school a semester early and eager to bolster UCLA women’s water polo’s pursuit of an eighth national title, the freshman goalkeeper plunged headfirst into college life. Read more...
Photo: Freshman Lauren Steele moves her hand – which holds an illustration of a diploma – while blocking a ball with an illustration of a graduation cap. The goalkeeper was named Most Outstanding Player of the NCAA tournament. (Photo by Karla Cardenas-Felipe/Daily Bruin. Photo illustration by Mikayla Kwok/Daily Bruin)
Preparation can be meticulous. From week zero to bowl season, the “who” is at the center of any team’s game plan. Becoming the “who,” however, is a reverse study. Read more...
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The Bruins filed in for a drill on the baseline: three minutes, 20 touches across the court. The whistle blew. Newcomer – Utah transfer Lazar Stefanovic – wouldn’t be caught slacking. Read more...
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This post was updated June 3 at 12:19 a.m. Balance is often elusive. It’s easily attainable in words. But realizing it in its entirety is rare. Read more...
Photo: Dallas Wings forward Monique Billings high-fives fans after a game against the Los Angeles Sparks on May 26 at Crypto.com arena. Billings notched 18 points and 12 rebounds on the night. (Jeremy Chen/Photo editor)
This post was updated May 27 at 10:50 p.m. Savannah Pola looked lost two months into the season. Honored among the Pac-12’s best for her first two years in Westwood, the junior utility’s performance in her third campaign had not matched her previous output. Read more...
Photo: Savannah Pola jogs across the field. The junior utility recorded two walk-off hits in regional and super regional play. (Aidan Sun/Daily Bruin)
Sewer rats patrol the underbelly of a city. Possessing a nose for thrill and a knack for adventure, they masterfully navigate labyrinthine tunnels. The intrepid and grimy rodents thrive in the unforgiving underground. Read more...
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