Sunday, June 9, 1996 Lesser known athletes provide thrill for writers I thought of dedicating this column to the continuation of my good friend and former colleague Tim Costner’s plea for an on-campus bar. But, since it is obvious the only bar this campus will ever see open is sure to serve lettuce and croutons, […]
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Role model’s death teaches all a lesson
Sunday, June 9, 1996 I vividly recall the last day of my sophomore year at UCLA, and it wasn’t because a white Ford Bronco with an American icon inside was being chased down the 405 freeway. No, the thing I recall most about that day was when my mother made a shocking revelation to me […]
Triumphs and Tragedies
Sunday, June 9, 1996 Bruins garner a total of seven national championshipsBy Scott Yabroff Daily Bruin Contributor It’s been a roller coaster ride that any thrill-seeker would enjoy. The last four years of Bruin athletics have provided the school with plenty of unforgettable moments of feeling on top of the world, yet enough twists, turns […]
V[aleyta] is for victory
Thursday, June 6, 1996 Althouse is best female shot putter in collegiate historyBy Scott Yamaguchi Daily Bruin Staff To her friends and teammates, she is known as ‘V,’ which is short for Valeyta, but might well stand for victory. Valeyta Althouse is, undoubtedly, the greatest female shot putter ever to walk the infield of UCLA’s […]
Bruin trio looks for different sort of Olympic gold
Thursday, June 6, 1996 Poloists to play on U.S. national teamBy Mark J. Dittmer Daily Bruin Contributor The United States National women’s water polo team travels to Montreal Tuesday to play games against both Canada and Japan. Then they move on to Holland, for the Olympic tournament. Three members of the UCLA women’s water polo […]
Keeping track of the Bruin Olympians
Wednesday, June 5, 1996 Boldon, several others headed for the Atlanta games this summerBy Emmanuelle Ejercito Daily Bruin Staff Atlanta is the next destination for several athletes on the UCLA men’s track team. Running the two fastest times in the 100 meter this year, senior Ato Boldon established himself as a top contender to stand […]
Bolden heads into next year with vision of championship
Thursday, June 6, 1996 Strong returners, recruits bode well for w. track’s futureBy Scott Yamaguchi Daily Bruin Staff Before her plane from Eugene, Ore. had landed in Los Angeles Sunday, before her team had finished ninth in the NCAA Outdoor Championships on Saturday, and, for that matter, before her team even began competition in the […]