So, what did I miss? A quick scan of the world I return to, following five months in Southeast Asia, reveals many interesting developments. Where did this Paris Hilton come from? Read more...

It would seem that putting two consecutive wins together is not too much to ask. But the UCLA women’s basketball team has accomplished that feat only once ““ and that was during the preseason. Read more...

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UCLA junior outside hitter Jonathan Acosta had surgery to remove his appendix on Tuesday at the UCLA Medical Center. Acosta, this year’s team captain and last season’s leading attacker, is expected to be sidelined for at least three weeks. Read more...

Despite a rash of early season injuries, UCLA has kicked off the Ben Howland era in primarily winning fashion. The Bruins (6-3, 2-0 Pac-10) have covered up their lack of depth and offensive inconsistency with a solid defense and a consistent effort ““ two areas which were lacking in the past under former coach Steve Lavin. Read more...

Fey at home in Washington It will be a homecoming of sorts for sophomore Michael Fey when UCLA heads to Seattle to face Washington on Saturday. Read more...

After a month of “holiday training,” the UCLA swim and dive team returned to a competitive pool Wednesday against Washington State. The No. 10 Bruins improved to 5-1, 3-1 Pac-10 with an 84-74 win Wednesday afternoon at the pool of the Student Activities Center, formerly called the Men’s Gymnasium. Read more...