The number five meant a couple of different things to the No. 8 UCLA sand volleyball team this weekend. UCLA opened the competition on Saturday morning in dominating fashion, ending its fifth game of the season by completing a 5-0 sweep against No. 19 Cal State Bakersfield (9-6) to move to 5-0 for the season. […]
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UCLA gymnastics sweeps all 24 events at NCAA Columbus Regional
If there’s ever a time to peak in the season, this just might be it. UCLA gymnastics travelled to the St. John Arena in Columbus, Ohio to compete for one of two spots in the NCAA women’s gymnastics championships offered at the NCAA Columbus Regional. With a first-place finish, it managed that and a lot […]
Unsung Heroes: Black Bolt, Inhumans gain prominence in comics, film with rebranding
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 […]
Bruins protect new den, claw back against Lions
There is the common philosophy in sports shared by coaches and athletes alike: Take things one at a time. With the game between No. 8 UCLA sand volleyball and No. 9 Loyola Marymount deadlocked at two apiece, freshmen Ivey Schmitt and Anastasia Kunz entered the final set of their No. 5 doubles matchup facing a […]
Sand volleyball to enter LMU rematch with new facility, fresh lineup
UCLA and Loyola Marymount University have already squared off on sand volleyball courts earlier this season, but enough has changed in three weeks to make this second meeting of the season seem like an all-new matchup. When the two teams meet for the second time this season Wednesday, it won’t be amid the sea breeze-filled […]
UCLA grad student wins record single-game earnings on ‘Jeopardy’
What is “The Godfather”? On one hand, it’s the 1972 best picture Oscar winner that Rodney Dangerfield credits for inspiring his most famous line. On the other hand, it’s what UCLA graduate student Michael Bilow said to rake in $57,198 and grab a No. 3 spot on the list of all-time “Jeopardy!” highest one-day totals.
Bruin grows business of handmade hair care products
When the average hair care product wasn’t able to provide the desired shine and texture in her hair, Marika Straughter made the decision three years ago to take matters into her own hands. After watching several YouTube videos and cross-checking the different ingredients in previous hair care products she’s used in the past, the urban […]