The beginning of Tuesday’s match against Fresno State felt like deja vu for the women’s tennis team. Just as they did in their early season loss to the Bulldogs in January, the Bruins ceded the doubles point by falling on courts two and three. But this time UCLA did not allow Fresno State to take […]
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Women’s basketball handles USF in second round, advances to the Sweet 16
Five seconds remained in the second round matchup between UCLA and South Florida as sophomore guard Jordin Canada stepped up to the free throw line, her team leading by three points. She coolly sunk both of her freebies, sealing a 72-67 victory for the 3-seeded Bruins (26-8) over the 6-seeded Bulls (24-10). “I thought this […]
UCLA women’s basketball wins 66-50 against Hawai’i in NCAA first round
The idea that a Hawaiian team could upend a highly touted UC school was no longer alien to Hawai’i women’s basketball. Barely 24 hours before the women tipped off against UCLA on Sunday afternoon, the No. 13 men’s team had outworked No. 4 California for a shocking upset. The women knew what could happen, and […]
UCLA Basketball: March update
This page includes a feature on Tony Parker and women’s basketball tournament preview.
Adapted Language: The 2011 department merger that never was
The University of California was facing a multi-billion dollar budget crunch in 2011, leading UCLA officials to consider numerous proposals to preserve the quality of the school’s education in the face of severe budget cuts. The UCLA Academic Senate floated one such proposal: consolidate six language departments into a single European languages and cultures department. […]
After hardship, UCLA dancer provides haven for inner-city youth
Eight-year-old Khamari Bendolph set his stereo down in the crosswalk of Quincy Street in Boston, preparing for a dance battle with the neighbor’s kid. He synced the Harlem shake dance with the pulse of the music and shuffled his energetic feet to the heel toe, stopping only when cars needed to pass. But dance was […]
Radio: Under the Gun
Santa Monica College, 2013. UC Santa Barbara, 2014. Umpqua Community College, 2015. Mass shootings are on the rise at college campuses across the United States. From dorms to classrooms, UCLA is laying out plans to keep students safe in an active shooter situation. Over 43,000 students attend this school, so any effective plan will require massive coordination and effort […]