Sometimes things just don’t work out the way they’re supposed to. Things invariably happen in life that we’re not ready for, things that test our resolve as humans, our ability to overcome. Read more...

BERKELEY “”mdash; Certainly UCLA’s feelings of warmth and fuzziness following an undefeated start in the Pac-10 are gone. Instead, the Bruins must be feeling a throbbing sensation after being pounded inside and on the boards against Cal, leading to a 76-62 loss at Haas Pavilion on Saturday for their third straight setback. Read more...

Coming off its lackluster performance in the Bay Area last weekend, the No. 3 UCLA men’s volleyball team (4-1) hopes to regain its form tonight against No. Read more...

PALO ALTO “”mdash; The road doesn’t get any easier for UCLA as the Bruins play California at Haas Pavilion on Saturday. The Golden Bears beat USC 63-62 Thursday behind two last-second free throws from point guard Ayinde Ubaka. Read more...

PALO ALTO “”mdash; It came as no surprise that Stanford was mentally stronger than UCLA. So during the Cardinal’s 67-52 win Thursday, naturally Stanford was smart enough to identify and exploit the Bruins’ main weakness ““ their strength. Read more...

Two weeks ago, the UCLA gymnastics team began its season ranked No. 1 in the nation. Two weeks later, they still have a one in their ranking, but this time it’s followed by a zero. Read more...

The best part about writing this particular column was that I hardly needed to watch the men’s basketball game at all, giving me plenty of time to catch up on my reading and vacuum my room. Read more...