You think we’re nice. Or maybe you don’t. Maybe you think we’re elitist; maybe you think we’re promiscuous; maybe you think we’re things I can’t print here. But regardless of what you think we are, I’m sure you would not label sorority girls, football players. Even though I’m pretty sure UCLA’s defensive line doesn’t subsist […]
Author Archives: Elizabeth Newman
Bruins look to improve court presence
With one game under its belt, the UCLA women’s basketball team is ready to host their last exhibition game this weekend against the West Coast All-Stars. Last weekend’s exhibition game against Love and Basketball resulted in a 77-74 Bruin loss but also displayed both the fresh and returning Bruin talent that will hopefully translate into […]
Men’s soccer loses to Cal, beats Stanford
In a game like soccer, being in the wrong place at the wrong time can mean ““ to say the least ““ unfavorable results. Senior midfielder Ryan Futagaki learned that the hard way Friday night, as UCLA lost to Cal, 1-0, in double overtime. The Golden Bears scored off a penalty kick, awarded to them […]
UCLA ready for key conference games
The UCLA men’s soccer team has been eyeing the Pac-10 trophy all season, and wins this weekend will almost assuredly clinch its first place position in the conference. Today the Bruins will play at No. 2 Cal, and on Sunday at No. 3 Stanford. “If we win against Cal and Stanford, we pretty much win […]
Reed, Pena vie for backup position
Eric Reed and Nate Pena are both freshmen goalies. With the new addition of these two players to the UCLA soccer team, the adage “two’s company and three’s a crowd” might have to be altered: The number in the crowd has just dropped to two. “They’re going to be competing all the time,” said the […]
Wooden Center addition to house weight room
Beginning in mid-October, a 7,000-square-foot addition to the John Wooden Center will break ground to update and expand UCLA’s gym. The new wing, Wooden West, will house an entirely new weight room, which will also allow for more cardio equipment to be accommodated in the facility. In addition to the weight and cardio facilities, Wooden […]
Thompson motivates team members with talent, modesty
Scot Thompson’s athletic accomplishments speak for themselves: 2001 UCLA Defensive MVP, a starter in every game last season, and a member of the U.S. National Under-18, Under-20, and Under-23 squads, among others. His modesty, however, keeps his role as a team player and leader hidden from those who don’t know otherwise. “Scot Thompson is one […]