From age 13 to 15, Suzanne Bocanegra wore a body cast to treat scoliosis, drastically altering her body from month to month, one day having a spine curvy like the figure of Marilyn Monroe, while another day having it retain the flat form of a little girl. Bocanegra, an artist, tells this story in “Bodycast,” […]
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UCLA alumnus co-authors “Beyond Genius” renaissance men
Scott Griffiths has published best-selling books on art and beer, started a craft beer brand called Rhino Chasers, worked on branding for Fortune 500 companies, lectured in business classes at universities like UCLA and Pepperdine and most recently wrote a book detailing Renaissance men and the characteristics that defined them. “Renaissance men represent man at […]
UCLA alum takes on role in new short film
Dressed as her character Red Riding Hood, Santefort said she learned playing dead is one of the hardest aspects of acting.
UCLA freshman shot putter displays strong potential
Redshirt freshman Nick Scarvelis sat patiently among his fellow shot putters, waiting for his turn to throw at the Don Kirby Elite Invitational. Even though he is a redshirt freshman and had no competitions under his belt since last July, Scarvelis impressed coach Mike Maynard and many others at the Don Kirby Friday by garnering […]
Track and field take a step forward with weekend meets
As he breathed in on the pole vault runway, junior Mike Woepse’s lungs filled with Albuquerque air, much thinner than he is used to. Such conditions, however, were no deterrent for Woepse, who propelled himself forward to land a personal record jump of 18 feet, 4 1/2 inches, nearing UCLA’s school record and allotting himself […]
Members of UCLA track teams compete at USA Cross Country Championships
The USA Cross Country Championships in St. Louis last weekend was a hectic affair for members of the women’s distance team, with memorable moments including ambulance visits, illness and Olympic athletes. Despite the race causing two women on the team to become physically sick, they still saw it was a success. “It was a very […]
Combined track teams show improved performance
Increased team morale for UCLA’s men’s and women’s track and field came from an unlikely source this season, as both teams combined into one program under the leadership of coach Mike Maynard. “The men’s team is better with the women pushing them,” Maynard said. “There is a synchronicity with a combined team, and working together […]