The news on Bruin gymnast sisters Jordan and Tasha Schwikert is getting better. Following shoulder surgery, Tasha Schwikert is not expected to miss the whole season; rather, she’ll remain out for only another two months. Jordan Schwikert, who underwent the same surgery a few weeks before her sister, is also doing well and expected to […]
Author Archives: Muriel Cantryn
Bruins fight the fat American stereotype
When I told people in Europe that I was moving to the United States, all I got were compassionate looks. I knew what they were thinking: they were expecting me to embrace the lazy, stereotypical American lifestyle and return to Europe with an extra 15 pounds on the scale. Oversized portions, milkshakes throughout the day […]
Cross country shifts after mixed finish
Following mixed results at the Pac-10 Championships last Saturday, the UCLA cross country team has had to reconsider its goals for the rest of the season. Reflecting on the weekend’s performances, coach Eric Peterson looks at the result sheet with mingled pride and disappointment. “All teams saw one of their best runners fall to the […]
Runners set for Pac-10
After the final invitational of the season last weekend, the UCLA cross country team’s focus this week has turned to the Pac-10 Championships, hosted by the University of Arizona on the Dell Urich Golf Course. Following last Friday’s Fullerton Titan Invitational, coach Eric Peterson finalized his roster for this weekend’s important race, deciding to bring […]