It was a different experience for junior Kamila Tan as she stood across from her St. Mary’s College opponents. It wasn’t just because it was the inaugural meet at UCLA sand volleyball’s Sunset Canyon Recreation Center facility. Nor was it the deeper sand and the diminished wind factor that came with those courts. Now at […]
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Unsung Heroes: Captain Marvel rises as feminist superhero through modern updates
Marvel Comics has seen an increase in mainstream popularity with the recent release of several box office hits, such as “The Avengers.” Since its inception in 1939, the comic book company has created thousands of characters. While not all of them may get their due publicity because of a lack of exposure in the silver […]
UCLA sand volleyball finds redemption with triumph over LMU
With an unfavorable ranking and two losses from last year in tow, it seemed like the Bruins would be walking into Playa del Rey with the disadvantage. But they didn’t let the baggage from pundits and the past weigh them down. Instead, the No. 9 UCLA (2-0) sand volleyball team made sure that disparity only […]
UCLA sand volleyball fields young team in first match of season
UCLA sand volleyball may have already had two seasons under its belt, but the opening match of the Bruins’ third season still managed to feature several firsts. Even though the No. 7 Bruins (1-0) opened their first game of the season in a similar fashion to last year, with a win over the Cal State […]
Fashion Forward: Pastels spring back into style
The fashion industry is one that constantly evolves and pushes different boundaries. On the personal level, the world of fashion is also open to interpretation, giving individuals a chance to reflect their personal style. Columnists Alexis Williams and Aubrey Yeo look at different topics in fashion and find out what keeps fashion moving forward at […]
Sand volleyball entrenched in team focus before season opener vs. CSUN
UCLA sand volleyball may be playing its first opponent of the season on Thursday, but the team’s focus remains internal. So much so that a typical practice up in Sunset Canyon Recreation Center almost takes the appearance of a Bruins vs. Bruins scenario. The team prepared for its Thursday afternoon matchup with California State University, […]
Sand volleyball expects to benefit from new facility at Sunset Rec
Carpool? Check. Volleyballs and volleyball net antennas distributed among the passengers? Check. Ample time? Not quite. When UCLA sand volleyball’s practice facility is more than a 7-mile drive through early morning traffic away from campus, time becomes a precious commodity. “We had to force our practice into a two-hour window, and with warmups and everything […]