The competition for UCLA football’s starting quarterback spot slimmed down Wednesday, with redshirt sophomore quarterback Asiantii Woulard announcing via Twitter he intends to transfer. “After much thought, I’ll be transferring from UCLA,” Woulard tweeted. “Thankful for the opportunity and great experience, now looking forward to a new beginning.” Woulard was part of the three-man battle […]
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UCLA clinches Crosstown Cup over USC
UCLA lost one contest Tuesday night when women’s tennis succumbed to Vanderbilt in the national title match, but also won another: the annual BMW Crosstown Cup competition. The Cup is a year-long competition between UCLA and USC in which wins by one school over the other generate points for an overall tally. After the Trojans […]
Four women’s tennis players advance to second round of NCAA singles
Five members of UCLA women’s tennis competed Wednesday in the first round of the NCAA individual championship bracket. A day after the Bruins lost the national title to the Vanderbilt Commondors, sophomore Jennifer Brady, senior Robin Anderson, junior Catherine Harrison and senior Chanelle Van Nguyen overcame their opponents to advance to Thursday’s second round. Kyle […]
UCLA softball’s Ally Carda named Pac-12 Player of the Year
The Pac-12 named UCLA softball’s senior pitcher Ally Carda its Player of the Year for the second-straight season Wednesday. Carda’s award marks the 14th time a Bruin has been honored with the title and the fourth time a softball player has won Pac-12 Player of the Year award in consecutive seasons. Carda also earned an […]
Battle of the Editors: ‘Deflategate’ debated
The NFL released its official report on the so-called “Deflategate” scandal last week. The report found that the New England Patriots used underinflated balls in its playoff victory over the Indianapolis Colts, after which the Patriots went on to claim Super Bowl XLIX. Quarterback Tom Brady was implicated in the scheme and suspended for four […]
Fearless Project challenges stereotypes about LGBT athletes
The whispers started on the sidelines. Wesley Kerr, a student at the David Geffen School of Medicine, decided to wear a rainbow patch on his Ultimate uniform to express his identity as a bisexual athlete. When he took to the field, he said he could hear people talking about him. “The coming out process isn’t […]
Claire-ification: Jameis Winston’s pick shows NFL continues to draft talent over character
With the first pick in the 2015 NFL draft, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Jameis Winston, a quarterback from Florida State. In its description of the highly-touted recruit, Sports Illustrated labelled Winston as a player who “will stand in to make the throw even when he knows the big hit is coming.” By selecting a […]