Andrew Erickson: Uncivil comments should not overshadow productive dialogue

A regularly utilized, easy-to-use commenting system is a good start in a news outlet’s quest to become transparent and effective. It allows readers to express views that often counter those of the writers, share their own experiences and question how news coverage is constructed. In a system of free press, the best practice is free […]

Origins of Myles Jack’s promising future at UCLA draw from past

BELLEVUE, Wash. — Amid La Sonjia Jack’s proud collection of her son’s achievements, mementos chronicling 12 years of athletic prowess, one image seems to rise above all the rest. Myles Jack’s three high school state championship rings, a few framed jerseys from his Atlanta Pop Warner days and countless newspaper clippings line his mother’s living […]

UCLA ready for new chapter against Florida in Sweet 16

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — As UCLA took the floor for its scheduled shootaround a day ahead of Thursday’s Sweet 16 matchup with No. 1 seed Florida, FedExForum’s rafters sported a noticeable gap. The arena proudly displayed the University of Memphis’ past postseason successes, including a 2002 NIT championship and an NCAA tournament third-round appearance from a […]

UCLA dominates Stephen F. Austin from start to finish

SAN DIEGO — Tony Parker sat back in his locker Saturday, answering questions about could-be national darling Stephen F. Austin, UCLA’s opponent in Sunday’s NCAA tournament round of 32 game. South regional No. 1 seed Florida had just defeated a sound Pittsburgh team in convincing fashion to punch its ticket to the Sweet 16 in […]

UCLA to battle a rising Stephen F. Austin in NCAA matchup

SAN DIEGO — When UCLA tips off against Stephen F. Austin Sunday afternoon, it will be billed as yet another iteration of David versus Goliath.   Except this David is hardly David. The Lumberjacks have won 29 straight games dating back to Nov. 26. They hold the nation’s eighth best assists per game average and […]