Sea World Former UCLA gymnast Lena Degteva is the newest addition to the "World Rhythms on Ice" show at Sea World. By Scott Bair Daily Bruin Reporter SAN DIEGO ““ In almost every American classroom, students receive the exact same assignment on the first day of school: an essay titled, “What I did during summer vacation.” Teachers normally sift through essay after essay describing boring family vacations. Read more...

  Adam Karon Karon is missing out on the beautiful summer weather to save money so he can spend four days in the rain at Wimbledon next year. Read more...

  EDWARD LIN/Daily Bruin Senior Staff Santa Monica College English student Vladimir Kovacevic (right) tangles with UCLA astrophysics graduate student Jason Maron. Legendary Sumo Champion Konishiki will appear at the Wooden Center Saturday Aug. Read more...

  Hill and Knowton Sports Joy Fawcett plays with her daughter Katie in their backyard. By Michelle Copolella Daily Bruin Reporter In the land of opportunity, many people step into the work force with a positive attitude. Read more...

Mitchell signs with Eagles Last season, he was Cory Paus’ favorite target. This year, he looks to have the same role with Donovan McNabb. On Wednesday, Freddie Mitchell signed a six-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles worth $5.5 million, including a signing bonus of $3.5 million. Read more...

Dave Fleming was hired Thursday as an assistant coach of the women’s volleyball team. He replaces Burt Fuller, who departed after last season to take the head coaching position at Utah State. Read more...

Round 31 to Agassi   KEITH ENRIQUEZ/Daily Bruin Senior Staff Pete Sampras was worn down by rival Andre Agassi in the Mercedes-Benz Cup championship Sunday. It was their 31st head-to-head matchup. Read more...