Wednesday, February 5, 1997 SOFTBALL: Senior first baseman Alleah Poulson defines ‘student athlete’By Melissa Anderson Daily Bruin Staff The phrase student athlete encompasses, in the most literal sense, anyone who plays a sport and attends classes simultaneously. Read more...

Wednesday, February 5, 1997 Bruins suffer 5-4 washout in close call with Waves W. TENNIS: After stressful tie in singles play, UCLA falls in doubles matchesBy Christie DeBeau Daily Bruin Contributor It was a heartbreaking loss on Tuesday for the UCLA women’s tennis team ­ a 5-4 defeat at the hands of eighth-ranked Pepperdine. Read more...

Wednesday, February 5, 1997 COMMENTARY: Most fans neglect the fact players have lives off the fieldIs our society hard on its athletes? I’m sure most would answer with a resounding and unsympathetic "No!" I think the general sentiment is, "Why those bratty little pampered millionaires! Read more...

Wednesday, February 5, 1997 BASEBALL: Unimpressive performance by Parque doesn’t hold UCLA backBy Sierra Roberts and Kristina Wilcox Daily Bruin Contributors From the first pitch, one could tell that it was going to be a long game for the UCLA men’s baseball team as they squared off to face Pepperdine at home late Tuesday. Read more...

Wednesday, February 5, 1997 Water polo earns all-American honors The Bruins cleaned house in the Division I all-American team announced Monday by the American Water Polo Coaches’ Association. Read more...

Tuesday, February 4, 1997 W. TENNIS: Star freshman Cooper concentrates on just one sport out of her many talentsBy Christie DeBeau Daily Bruin Contributor For freshman Annica Cooper, tennis was not always her passion. Read more...

Tuesday, February 4, 1997 GOLF: Success of UCLA hinges on improving mental aspect of gameBy Chris Umpierre Daily Bruin Contributor Inconsistency. This is what has been plaguing the UCLA men’s golf team throughout the early tournaments of the season. Read more...