Not even a mother could love Noel Mazzone’s playcalling. UCLA’s offensive coordinator joked after Wednesday’s football practice that only his mom and dog currently like him at moment, presumably referring to the criticisms that figure to be leveled at the playcaller behind an offense that has scored 24 points in two weeks. Mazzone went on […]
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UCLA football intent on overcoming injuries to Eric Kendricks, Jordon James
On Tuesday, coach Jim Mora said he doesn’t like to divulge a lot of what takes place on the sidelines, but he did make one thing clear: Eric Kendricks did not want to come out of Saturday’s game. Even while battling a mild shoulder sprain against Oregon, the redshirt junior inside linebacker tried to tough […]
UCLA alumna Sara Bareilles finishes tour with intimate performance
There’s something unquestionably charming about a live performance by UCLA alumna Sara Bareilles. Perhaps it’s her witty banter between songs or the bright smile she radiates on stage. Or it might even be the “Sara Bareilles is my bestie” T-shirts sold at the merchandise table. But whatever it is, it’s working. Thursday’s performance at downtown […]
UCLA men’s soccer breaks overtime streak, beats Washington
After playing to four straight winless overtimes in the past two weeks, the UCLA men’s soccer team was not just physically tired, but also mentally and emotionally fatigued, said coach Jorge Salcedo. But after a pregame ceremony celebrating UCLA’s seniors and their families, the Bruins seemed to get an extra surge of energy that carried […]
Night at the museum: Annual Muse Costume Ball haunts the LACMA
The ghosts of old Hollywoodland will haunt the red carpet Saturday night at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s 10th annual Muse Costume Ball. The annual public event combines a special after-hours viewing of some of LACMA’s current exhibitions with a Halloween party complete with elaborate costumes and entertainment throughout the evening. This year, […]
UCLA Bruins to face football powerhouse No. 2 Oregon Ducks
Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota is a Heisman-caliber player. He’s thrown for 19 touchdowns and over 2,000 yards, and rushed for nine touchdowns and 493 yards more. He mans an Oregon offense that puts up around 60 points per game, and has done so without throwing a single interception. Coach Jim Mora called him “one of […]
Men’s basketball improves team chemistry with Lake Arrowhead retreat
UCLA men’s basketball is all too familiar with late-game heroics. Last year, it was former point guard Larry Drew II drilling the buzzer beater against Washington. And Bruin fans won’t soon forget UCLA’s 11 straight points to knock off Gonzaga in the 2006 NCAA Sweet Sixteen. But on Saturday, the Bruins found themselves in unfamiliar […]