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Men’s basketball to face a Colorado team missing its star player

Steve Alford had seen it before. UCLA men’s basketball’s first-year coach tuned in to watch Sunday’s matchup between Colorado and Washington and looked on as Colorado junior guard Spencer Dinwiddie went to dribble in the first half, only to have his left knee buckle. It was a body motion, equal parts unnatural and unfortunate, that […]

Q&A: Host and judges of ‘American Idol XIII’

Tuesday night found the seats of Royce Hall filled with fans of the popular TV show “American Idol XIII” for its premiere episode. Following the showing was a Q&A panel with host Ryan Seacrest and judges Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and new addition Harry Connick Jr. The panel answered questions from Seacrest and fans on […]

Flavors of Westwood: Local favorites serve up bold flavors and strong coffee

Napa Valley Grille: Bold flavors and personal flair As Taylor Boudreaux and Chad Cancelosi clink their glasses together for a midday toast, a waiter passing by laughs, hailing them as “The Kings of Westwood.” Both Executive Chef Boudreaux and General Manager Cancelosi said they believe Napa Valley Grille is one of Westwood’s more high-end dining […]

UCLA basketball bests ASU with aggressive shooting, defense

The buck didn’t just stop with Arizona State’s visit, it came to a screeching halt. After dropping a 79-75 decision to No. 1 Arizona on Thursday that was full of white-knuckled intensity and emotion, UCLA men’s basketball fought off some early flatness and surged to a 17-point halftime lead before coasting to an 87-72 victory. Playing their […]

UCLA CAP to feature variety of acts at Royce Hall throughout quarter

The Center for the Art of Performance at UCLA annually presents a selection of artists, ranging from musicians to comedians, to the UCLA community. This winter, the likes of dance companies, comedians and musicians from all over the world will grace the stage in Royce Hall. Wayne McGregor | Random Dance: “FAR” Friday, Jan. 24 […]

Athletic trainer finds lifelong friend and ‘Coach’ at UCLA

Tony Spino stands atop the two-flight staircase overlooking the lobby of the John Wooden Center. A few hundred feet and several racquetball courts behind him lies his new temporary office in the UCLA Competitive Sports Clubhouse. Plastered on the yellow wall adjacent to the landing is something altogether more permanent. What Spino sees as he […]