Swimmers tread water between trials, NCAAs Salmeen deserves break after winning Olympic team spot By A. CinQue Carter Daily Bruin Contributor With the U.S. Olympic Trials finally over and senior Annette Salmeen found guilty of "being the hardest worker alive," according to UCLA swimming coach Cyndi Gallagher, the UCLA swimmers and divers can now focus […]
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W. tennis hopes to slice up ‘SC
W. tennis hopes to slice up ‘SC Trojans pose threat despite struggling through season By Hye Kwon Daily Bruin Staff One thing to expect from any UCLA-USC matchup is the unexpected. It seems that no matter how big of a favorite one team is, the other team has a knack for getting the upset win. […]
Comm. Board needs vision
Comm. Board needs vision Diverse, innovative media require funds By Deanna Cherry The Daily Bruin has made the claim that restructuring the Communications Board will threaten student vision and voice ("Comm. Board plan threatens independence," March 11). In fact, the entire movement to restructure the board is grounded in serving students and making their visions […]
It is never too late to return to the ones you love
It is never too late to return to the ones you love Winter, 1979 "Originally he was from Chihuahua," Uncle Leo began. "Chihuahua’s are little dogs!" I said. "Well it’s also a state in México. It’s near Texas, at least the part our family’s from, ’cause he knew Uncle Robert. Anyway," he continued, "he was […]
‘Heart’ delivers message in modern dance
‘Heart’ delivers message in modern dance Self-sufficiency, power of women conveyed via historical dance pieces By Elizabeth Bull Daily Bruin Contributor Janet Eilber, co-director of the American Dance Repertory Company, remembers spending hours in a studio with dance legend Martha Graham perfecting her "Lamentations" and learning a little something about modern dance. "In the studio […]
Regents to discuss admissions policy
Regents to discuss admissions policy By Michael Howerton Daily Bruin Staff Despite their efforts to move past the mire of affirmative action, the UC Board of Regents will meet today to discuss and vote on the future of admissions and hiring practices at the university. One proposal, by Alumni Regent Judith Levin, would set a […]
M. hoops faces baptism by fire
M. hoops faces baptism by fire Final Four play begins with tough Princeton game By Melissa Anderson Daily Bruin Senior Staff INDIANAPOLIS – Nobody said it would be easy, but when the UCLA men’s basketball team was shipped to the Southeast Region and paired with Princeton in the first round of the NCAA tournament, the […]