Thursday, November 7, 1996 LAVIN: Successful career precedes promotion of young, playful assistantBy Kristina L. Wilcox Daily Bruin Contributor "This is my line of defense," said basketball coach Steve Lavin while gesturing to the green wind-up frogs positioned at the head of his desk. Read more...

Thursday, November 7, 1996 STUDENTS: Mixed opinions surround firing of Jim Harrick; fans concerned about seasonBy John Kelly Daily Bruin Contributor "Pathetic." "Stupid." "Good riddance." In the wake of the Bruin basketball national championship in 1995, Jim Harrick was celebrated for restoring UCLA’s tarnished glory. Read more...

Thursday, November 7, 1996 OPINION: Firing deemed fair despite the fame and glory brought by coach It was the most exciting time in my three years at UCLA. Read more...

Thursday, November 7, 1996 CROSS COUNTRY: Men drop one place to 28th despite Keflezighi’s winBy Vytas Mazeika Daily Bruin Contributor The new rankings for cross country were just released. Read more...

Wednesday, November 6, 1996 FOOTBALL: Brian Willmer excels after rediscovering his faithBy Brent Boyd Daily Bruin Senior Staff For many, the Bruin statue in Westwood Plaza is just a place to hang out. Read more...

Wednesday, November 6, 1996 MEN’S SOCCER: UCLA up to third place in nation with 12th straight winBy Mark Shapiro Daily Bruin Staff Last season, the UCLA men’s soccer team became the first squad in history to go undefeated in MPSF play. Read more...

Wednesday, November 6, 1996 COLUMN: Surprise upset by the Cardinal a case in point to fight against odds Somewhere there is a little boy shooting baskets in the rain. Read more...