UCLA confirmed that a few students are studying abroad in Tokyo at the time of the 8.9 earthquake that hit the northeastern city of Sendai, Japan early Friday morning. The students have not been affected by the earthquake.
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Three Bruin football players granted extra year of eligibility
Being held back a grade usually comes as bad news to a student at any level.
For three UCLA football players, it’s music to their ears.
Sophomore defensive end Iuta Tepa, freshman cornerback Anthony Jefferson and freshman linebacker Jared Koster were each granted a substitute year of eligibility Thursday.
Bruins lay a first-half egg
Oregon leads UCLA 38-24 at halftime of the Pac-10 quarterfinals. The Bruins shot 25% in the first half, only converting on six of their 24 shot attempts.
Yudof prepared to support Gov. Brown’s $12 billion tax proposal, wants to see its language first
University of California President Mark Yudof said Thursday he will not commit to supporting a tax proposal to prevent an additional $500 million cut to UC without first seeing the specifics.
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Bruins won't be missing Malcolm Lee on Thursday
The UCLA men’s basketball team will play its quarterfinal matchup at full strength.
That is to say, it will have of its players. The strength part is a different story.
Junior guard Malcolm Lee, who sustained a small cartiledge tear in his left knee against Washington State, was “very limited” in practice today according to a team spokesperson.
Spring football practice injury report
Wake up, football fans.
UCLA spring football practice is just three weeks away. The Bruins, equipped with a revamped coaching staff, will take to Spaulding Field for the first time Thursday March 31.
Because spring practice is open to the public, you can bet UCLA fans will be out in full force to catch a glimpse of a new offense led by offensive coordinator Mike Johnson and a new defense led by defensive coordinator Joe Tresey.
Lisa O'Neill's opening performance steals the stage at David Gray concert
Although it was David Gray’s night, opening performer Lisa O’Neill truly stole the stage. Gray, Grammy-nominated U.K. singer-songwriter, performed songs from albums including “Foundling” and “Draw the Line” in addition to some of his earlier work.