Heading into the third set of this weekend’s marquee matchup against No. 4 Washington, the UCLA women’s volleyball team secured the best possible scenario for an upset victory. Up two sets to none at the Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle, UCLA was staring at its first win at the University of Washington campus in 11 […]
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Larry Ndjock provides spark off bench in UCLA’s 1-0 victory over SDSU
Just over a week ago, then-No. 1 UCLA men’s soccer lost to unranked San Diego. Two days later, junior forward Larry Ndjock’s name was left out of the starting lineup for the first time all season, and UCLA defeated Cal State Northridge 3-0. “When you lose a game, there’s things you need to do to […]
No. 1 women’s soccer wary of upset against underdogs Utah
One word that could aptly describe the Utah women’s soccer team is ‘underdogs.’ Despite posting an undefeated 7-0-3 record, UCLA’s Friday opponent continues to lie as a sleeper team outside the NSCAA Coaches top 25 poll, ready to spring an upset against higher ranked teams. The same kind of upset that UCLA assistant coach Joshua […]
UCLA men’s soccer hopes to open conference play with consistency
The UCLA men’s soccer team has been a bit of an enigma on the field this season. There are the benchmark road wins at No. 21 North Carolina and No. 23 New Mexico, which seem to render UCLA a legitimate contender. Then, there are the head-scratchers, such as the scoreless efforts against No. 78 San […]
UCLA alum creates music, light show at Walt Disney Concert Hall
During the day, as the sun glints off its steel curves, the silver sails of Walt Disney Concert Hall reflect light from each panel. But, at sunset, the structure darkens.
Q&A: UCLA alumna Chauntae Pink discusses starring in play ‘Bulrusher’
Chauntae Pink’s professional theater career started with an unexpected Facebook message. After hours of volunteering with Lower Depth Theater Ensemble in Los Angeles, Pink finally got her opportunity to perform onstage when one of the theater’s founders asked her via Facebook to audition for the company’s newest production, “Bulrusher.” A 2011 alumna of UCLA’s School […]
UCLA women’s volleyball shows potential despite loss to Penn State
UCLA couldn’t upset the defending champion and current No. 1-ranked Penn State last Saturday night, but left knowing that the Bruins have the potential to be dangerous this season. It was the first set of the match, and the score was 15-5. The team hadn’t seen the lead all set but was ready to turn […]