Tuesday, May 5


Gymnasts play hard, might be superheros in UCLA disguise

By Adam Karon Daily Bruin Staff Last year UCLA senior linebacker Tony White stopped by Yates Gymnasium to check out a UCLA gymnastics practice. After several minutes of watching, he turned to head coach Valorie Kondos Field and said, “Wow, this sport is dangerous!” Such a statement carries considerable weight coming from an athlete competing in what many consider to be the most hazardous collegiate sport. Read more...



Don’t call him Ace

  EDWARD LIN/Daily Bruin Senior Staff UCLA baseball’s new number one pitcher, Chris Cordeiro attempts to bring the Bruins victory. By Jeff Agase Daily Bruin Staff If Chris Cordeiro is supposed to be feeling the pressure of taking over for first-round draft pick Josh Karp as UCLA’s Friday night starter, somebody should probably tell him so. Read more...



UCLA looks for victory over Kentucky

  CLAIRE ZUGMEYER Sophomore Tobias Clemens sends a backhand back at his USC opponent. By Greg Schain Daily Bruin Reporter The UCLA men’s tennis team travels from the big city to the countryside of Kentucky this week to take on one of college tennis’ best programs. Read more...


NCAA ephedra ban raises athlete issues

By Scott Bair Daily Bruin Reporter Unlike the normal UCLA population, student-athletes cannot go down to the local store, purchase and consume ephedrine-based products. They can’t because the NCAA banned the drug in 1997. Read more...