As a third-grader, Kelly Lennon gave up her dream of becoming the first female president after realizing it was too difficult of a life choice. In its place, she formed a two-step program: Get into UCLA, then find a way to work for the Walt Disney Company. The graduating fourth-year theater student and new member […]
Author Archives: Aubrey Yeo
Women’s club water polo goalie aspires to competition, comedy at Brown
In the 245 days she’s been at UCLA, Emily Adams has already constructed a diverse portfolio. The writer has been published on the CollegeFashionista website, UCLA Club Sports’ website and in Westwind, UCLA’s student literary journal. The goalkeeper was also featured in a third-place league finish for the women’s club water polo team while garnering […]
Sand volleyball’s Laurel Weaver attends forum to foster coaching career
Laurel Weaver is still undecided about what a future playing volleyball will entail – whether it’ll be spent touring through different indoor courts in Europe or playing on the beaches of California. What the sophomore UCLA sand volleyball player is certain about, however, is that she wants to make it a point to give back […]
Unsung Heroes: Kate Bishop challenges comics’ portrayal of sexual assault survivors
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 on the silver screen, […]
Team captain Molly Tracy shows leadership in four years of club lacrosse
It happened a handful of months after Molly Tracy broke a four-year hiatus from gripping a lacrosse stick. UCLA was on the offensive against Oregon at the 2012 Santa Barbara Shootout tournament. The midfielder missed the pass from a teammate and let the ball slip by her – but just this once. As the ball […]
Unsung Heroes: Black Captain America offers overlooked racial perspectives of WWII
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 on the silver screen, […]
First openly gay Marvel character comes to the rescue on LGBT advocacy
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 on the silver screen, […]