What kind of sports section would have the nerve to print on Sunday without coverage of the UCLA football game against No. 1 Oklahoma? Well, that brilliant idea is courtesy of the Daily Bruin Registration Issue. How so, do you ask? How can a newspaper that prides itself in balanced coverage of breaking news and […]
Author Archives: Gilbert Quiñonez
For the rest of us – The Den: The Den aims to amplify Bruin spirit
In an effort to increase student involvement at UCLA sporting events, UCLA Sports Marketing has instituted a new student support group for this year ““ The Den. UCLA Director of Marketing Cassidy Moore and members of the Sports Marketing Association hope The Den will eventually rival well-known student support groups like the Cameron Crazies at […]
For the rest of us – club sports: Club teams compete in a league of their own
Not all of UCLA’s student-athletes are supported by the Athletic Department. There are no ice hockey, lacrosse, rugby or field hockey teams under the Athletics Department’s control. However, those sports, and many more, do exist at UCLA in the form of club sports. “The main difference (between club and varsity sports) is that club sports […]
M.soccer: Champs set for new season
Coming into the school year, four UCLA teams will be asked the same question: Can they repeat? UCLA’s men’s soccer, women’s gymnastics, water polo and softball teams all won their respective NCAA Championships last year, and all of them think they can do it again. However, the way they won their championships and their views […]
Avoid crowds, save cash by attending small sporting events
Dan Guerrero is a smart man. The UCLA athletic director has been seen in attendance at many non-football and basketball sporting events, truly representing all of the school’s sports, unlike many athletic directors across the country. Why is that smart? Because going to these sports is fun and relaxing. Really, you should try it sometime; […]
[Football preview] Trojans, Sun Devils lead the 2003 pack
After a tumultuous off-season which saw four coaching changes, the Pac-10 is ready to kick off the football season. Cal already did Saturday night, losing to No. 5 Kansas State 42-28. But the other nine teams will begin play either Aug. 30 or on Sept. 6, with the marquee matchups this week being No. 17 […]
Bruins to compete in prestigious U.S. Amateur golf tournament
Four members of the UCLA men’s golf team will compete in the U.S. Amateur this week, along with a former Bruin. The U.S. Amateur, which is considered to be the most prestigious amateur golf tournament in the world, will be held at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pa. from today through Aug. 24. “A lot […]