People ask what my favorite memory of college has been, but I can never pinpoint that one moment from school that stood out to me the most. The last four years of my life have been spent as a UCLA student-athlete, specifically on the women’s golf team. We compete in about 11 events during the […]
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Senior signoffs: UCLA women’s tennis player humbled, proud of her journey
While denial is an approach I’ve certainly considered using to cope with graduation, I cannot help but look back at the incredible four years that I have been given on this campus. I vividly remember telling my parents good-bye, turning around to face De Neve Plaza and thinking to myself, “Well, Kaitlin, sink or swim.” […]
Letter to the Editor: Objections to election process disregard Faculty Center’s bylaws
The dissatisfied UCLA Faculty Center members who approached the Daily Bruin assert that Michael Rich is entitled to a position on the ballot because he was nominated as president-elect by another member. Those members misread very clear provisions of the association’s bylaws. Article IV, section G.3.b. of the bylaws states that the Nominations and Elections […]
Submission: Block should hold town hall to address racism on campus
Dear Chancellor Gene Block, We appreciate the email that you sent out in response to the recent events surrounding the death of Freddie Gray and the incendiary stickers that were posted around campus in response. We understand that you have a great responsibility as chancellor of an internationally renowned university to be the voice of […]
Junior defensive back Jalen Ortiz to transfer from UCLA
Junior defensive back Jalen Ortiz said via his Twitter account that he is transferring out of UCLA. The former three-star defensive back prospect has two years of collegiate playing eligibility remaining. Ortiz made the transition from wide receiver to defensive back after the 2013 season, but his primary role on the UCLA football team over […]
Softball reaches Women’s College World Series for first time since 2010
The drought is over. Entering this weekend, UCLA softball hadn’t reached the Women’s College World Series for the past four years – the longest drought in school history. The Bruins needed to beat the Missouri Tigers in a best-of-three NCAA Super Regional series to ensure that drought wouldn’t extend another year. No. 7 seed UCLA […]
NFL draft recap: Two Bruin draftees show starting potential
Three former Bruins were selected in the 2015 NFL draft. Here’s a recap of where each UCLA player was drafted and how he will fit into his respective team. Eric Kendricks – ILB (second round, 45th overall pick – Minnesota Vikings) Kendricks was the first UCLA player chosen in the 2015 NFL draft, a designation […]