Water ski team glides along It’s been slowing down over the past few years, but the UCLA water ski team is still up and competing. The Bruin team, which has only five or six skiers consistently entered in tournaments, has maintained their status in the Western Region Conference, which is made up of schools from […]
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Softball slap-happy over Evans
Softball slap-happy over Evans Bruin senior center fielder Kathi Evans’ slap hitting style has frustrated opponents while earning her All-America honors. By Rick Pal By looking at Kathi Evans, you probably wouldn’t guess she is the starting center fielder for the second-ranked UCLA softball team. Actually, for the record, Evans has been the starting center […]
Consistent w. golf readies for NCAAs
Consistent w. golf readies for NCAAs By Hye Kwon Daily Bruin Staff After a strong showing at the Pac-10 Championships, every member of the UCLA women’s golf team has moved up in the individual rankings. In the latest rankings compiled by Golf Stat Incorporated, the Bruins as a team are ranked fifth in the nation. […]
W. polo gears up for Championship Tourney
W. polo gears up for Championship Tourney Bruins forgo California Tournament, remain home to prepare for nationals By Emmanuelle Ejercito The UCLA women’s water polo team played hooky from last weekend’s Pacific Association Championship Tournament hosted by California. The Bruins decided to forgo the tournament because of the upcoming National Championship Tournament this weekend. "There […]
Overturn of election results violates democracy
Overturn of election results violates democracy By John Du and Dan Ryu One by one the winners were announced. Two large groups gathered on the steps of Kerckhoff Hall to hear the results. One group stood, heads bowed and arms clinging to each other in a tight circle. They remained silent throughout the ordeal. From […]
A proposal to fulfill basic ASUCLA needs, cheap
A proposal to fulfill basic ASUCLA needs, cheap I shouldn’t have done it, but I just felt the urge at the time. I was hypnotized, my right hand uncontrollably grabbing tongs from several of the Plexiglass bins. By the end of the whole ordeal, I had emptied my wallet of $4.54 to walk out of […]
Letters
Not a victory, not an end to colonialism Editor: It was worthwhile of Luìs Farìas to correct the common misperception that the Cinco de Mayo celebration commemorates Mexican independence ("Celebrating the victory at Veracruz, end of colonial rule," May 5). However, a few corrections should be noted. The battle commemorated by Cinco de Mayo was […]