Coming to UCLA, I remember someone telling me that I would learn so much about myself after going through the gymnastics program. I thought as a 19-year-old, I already knew everything there was to know – but I was proven wrong. Read more...
Photo: Peng-Peng Lee spent six years at UCLA as a member of the gymnastics team. After redshirting her first two years, she eventually led the Bruins to their first NCAA championship since 2010 in her final season. (Daniel Leibowitz/Daily Bruin staff)
As my time as a UCLA beach volleyball student-athlete comes to an end, I find myself reflecting on the humble beginnings of my four-year journey with this program. Read more...
Photo: Graduating Bruin Elise Zappia said UCLA beach volleyball’s new locker room was well-earned. The program won its first-ever NCAA title from the loser’s bracket after knocking off Florida State in the championship dual. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin staff)
As a student-athlete, UCLA has opened my eyes and given me experiences that I could only dream of before arriving on campus. I was fortunate to receive the opportunity to have my senses awakened by the pothole-filled streets of Westwood that wrecked my Jetta’s tires, to expand my knowledge through the gender studies department, to develop leadership skills on and off the court, and lastly, to gain perspective, giving way to a constant desire for finding the commonalities among things seen as different and to hold a relentless pursuit for saving the world one person at a time. Read more...
Photo: Graduating UCLA women’s basketball guard Kelli Hayes helped lead the Bruins to their first Elite Eight appearance since 1999 during her senior season. Hayes is one of three seniors who will be graduating this year. (Kristie-Valerie Hoang/Daily Bruin senior staff)
When I interviewed with the Daily Bruin as a senior last fall, my editors asked why I wanted to join the paper. I didn’t join because I wanted to become an editor or eventually cover UCLA basketball – there simply wasn’t enough time. Read more...
I was the worst player on my high school baseball team. But during one drill, I was almost the best. It was a simple ground ball drill. Read more...
This is my collegiate recap, something of a career-ending column to remember the past four years. So let’s take a look back. My first lesson in the Daily Bruin Sports section was to never use the tired phrase that coaches and players love to recycle: “We’re just taking things one game at a time.” It’s a boring cliche that tells the reader nothing. Read more...
There was a point in 2018 when the Bruins looked like they were on the road to Omaha, Nebraska. UCLA baseball (38-21, 19-11 Pac-12) was in the midst of an eight-game winning streak, wrapping up April with a 13-3 record. Read more...
Photo: The Bruins made it all the way to NCAA regionals before being ousted by Minnesota on Sunday. UCLA baseball had 10-2 and 14-2 stretches this season, but inconsistency and a lack of depth held it back from going to the College World Series. (Isabelle Roy/Daily Bruin senior staff)
