Thursday, July 30

Coach Cori Close: Spring quarter marked by changes, emotions and new challenges

The end of spring quarter always brings a multitude of emotions to campus – excitement for what lies ahead, anticipation for the adventures that await, pride on what was accomplished this year, reflection on what we are hoping to accomplish in the future and some sadness to see another academic year end, and with it, the inevitable passage of time. Read more...

Photo: Coach Cori Close locks arms with UCLA women’s basketball players and staff during the 2019-2020 season, which was eventually cut short because of the coronavirus. (Joy Hong/Daily Bruin senior staff)


UCLA gymnasts use social media to speak out, support Black Lives Matter movement

Following the death of George Floyd in the custody of the Minneapolis Police Department on May 25, protests over racial inequality and police brutality have taken place in all 50 states and various countries across the world. Read more...

Photo: In the midst of worldwide protests, UCLA gymnastics sophomore Margzetta Fraizer has used her platform to help educate people about racism and support the Black Lives Matter movement. (Andy Bao/Daily Bruin)


Water polo coach Adam Wright’s leadership fosters unique, supportive team culture

To the casual observer, UCLA men’s and women’s water polo coach Adam Wright standing poolside shouting with a clipboard in hand may seem scary. “At first, he’s pretty intimidating,” said redshirt freshman goalkeeper Georgia Phillips. Read more...

Photo: Adam Wright, in only his third year as head coach of UCLA women’s water polo, has a record of 85-19. As a former Bruin water polo player himself, Wright’s leadership and commitment to winning has garnered praise from his players. (Amy Dixon/Daily Bruin senior staff)




Student workers in athletics face challenges while sporting events are halted

The coronavirus pandemic took hold in the United States in mid-March, and as the initial shock dissipates, the world has begun to adjust to its new reality. Read more...

Photo: After the coronavirus pandemic interrupted UCLA athletics, many student workers in the athletics realm saw their roles change with the added challenge of working remotely. (Liz Ketcham/Daily Bruin senior staff)


UCLA gymnasts use TikTok to stay in tune with each other and with their fans

When senior Felicia Hano first heard about TikTok, it was still called Musical.ly. At that time, the only Bruin gymnast with an account was senior Mercedez Sanchez. Read more...

Photo: UCLA gymnastics senior Felicia Hano has started making videos on the app TikTok in the last few months, along with some of her teammates. Hano’s most popular video to date has more than 1.3 million views. (MacKenzie Coffman/Daily Bruin senior staff)