Thursday, August 20

In the news:

UCLA resources attract big-name athletes

Wandering around the UCLA campus this past week, an unusual public figure could have been seen working out at Drake Stadium. Among the countless many who use the track throughout the day, San Francisco Giants superstar Barry Bonds has been conditioning at Drake in an attempt to fully recover from three off-season knee surgeries. Read more...



Freshmen aid in weekend sweep

The new faces on the UCLA women’s soccer team haven’t wasted any time showing their vast potential and ability to make an immediate positive impact. The Bruins kicked off their 2005 season in style with a 3-0 victory over Long Beach State at Drake Stadium on Friday and a 4-1 victory at San Diego on Sunday. Read more...


Women’s basketball has shot at recruit

Every once in a while, a totally unexpected opportunity comes along with a reward so great, it simply cannot be ignored. Such an opportunity may currently be knocking on UCLA women’s basketball coach Kathy Olivier’s door. Read more...


Jumps coach to leave

The UCLA track and field program suffered a big blow this past week when it was announced that jumps coach Robert Johnson would be leaving the Bruins to head the Oregon jumps program. Read more...


New roster, same potential

Out of all 11 championship teams at UCLA I’ve seen during my time here, never have I seen a roster change as much the next season as this year’s men’s water polo team. Read more...


Fresh faces hope to achieve same goal

The defense of the men’s water polo national championship begins now. Sort of. After the euphoria that comes with a championship, a coach will usually tell his players something to the effect of, next year, we start at square one. Read more...