Surviving Dance Marathon requires planning

The lack of preparation that precedes an all-nighter oftentimes summarizes the college academic experience. But in this case, it’s just a weekend on the dance floor. When Dance Marathon rolls onto campus this weekend, about 500 philanthropic students will get a chance to strut their stuff in support of the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation. […]

M. hoops: Basketball still on NCAA Tournament bubble

Though another two games have gone by, the UCLA men’s basketball team finds itself in the exact same spot. After splitting their weekend games against the Arizona schools, the Bruins (13-8, 7-6 Pac-10) remain in fourth place in the Pac-10 and on the precarious bubble for the NCAA Tournament. A win over Arizona on Saturday […]

M. basketball: Farmar seizes control of offense with career-high 27

It certainly wasn’t how Jordan Farmar envisioned his best game as a Bruin. The freshman point guard scored a career-high 27 points and dished out five assists to go along with just two turnovers, but after the game he appeared just as disappointed as the rest of his teammates. “None of that matters,” said Farmar, […]

M. basketball: Bruins make the most of Thompson’s time

SEATTLE “”mdash; Dijon Thompson said he didn’t want any and played as though he didn’t need any. Coach Ben Howland said he wanted to give his senior standout some, but couldn’t afford to. Rest is something Thompson has not been getting recently, which has been largely indicative of the importance of the Bruins’ last few […]