Wednesday, August 19

In the news:

The soul of UCLA, on and off court

Oct. 14th came and went. The balmy Friday afternoon slipped into night, and soon the dawn ushered in a Saturday full of memorable sports moments ““ none more spectacular than the UCLA football team’s overtime win over Washington State. Read more...


Player emerges with new confidence

Stepping into the room with UCLA coaches Karl Dorrell and Eric Bienemy, redshirt sophomore defensive end Bruce Davis didn’t know what to expect. For two years, he had been unhappy with his role on the team, and a film session after a game against San Diego State pushed Davis over the brink. Read more...


Setter has jump on position

Playing setter for a top-notch NCAA volleyball team is no small task. The role of setter, played by freshman Nellie Spicer this season, is the bridge between the defense and the offense and is largely responsible for the fate of the team in any given match. Read more...



Going the distance takes toll on runners

People often ask UCLA cross country runner Ashley Caldwell, “Why do you run?” It’s a reasonable question. After all, how can one justify the physical torture, mental anguish and countless personal sacrifices that stem from the relentless training regimen of an under-glorified college distance runner? Read more...


UCLA 9th in BCS standings

The first edition of the 2005 Bowl Championship Series standings was released on Monday and the UCLA football team ranked ninth in the country, a figure computed based on varying polls and computer rankings that still seem to puzzle most football fans. Read more...


Bruins finish 14th out of 35

Ashley Caldwell has always been considered as a potential top national runner. On Saturday, she showed why. Caldwell finished in eighth place in a star-studded field over the weekend at the NCAA Pre-National meet in Terre Haute, Indiana. Read more...