Meaningful Locations

As the Class of 2016 finishes up their finals and prepare their goodbyes, two outgoing seniors revisit the places which meant the most to them on campus. SCRIPT LAKSHMANAN: My name is Naeha Lakshmanan, my major is microbiology, immunology and molecular genetics with a minor in music industry and I’m a fourth-year. ALARKON: Lakshmanan still […]

Student turns experience with scoliosis into passion for nursing

Erin Burgos grew up with scoliosis, a disease that affects the curvature of the spine. For three years, Burgos had to wear a back brace which made any type of movement difficult. Now, Burgos said she enjoys an active life at UCLA. Burgos is involved in several student groups on campus, but she is most […]

Dedication to tennis takes walk-on player to starting lineup

Laura Luca sat in a classroom at UCLA waiting for a sign of hope. The third-year senior couldn’t focus on the class lecture because her mind was completely occupied by something else. When was he going to call back? A few weeks earlier in the fall quarter, Luca talked to Rance Brown, associate head coach […]

Men’s water polo manager’s behind-the-scenes work reinforces team efforts

Fifty. Give or take an hour or two, Eitan Peled accumulates nearly 50 demanding hours a week working for the UCLA men’s water polo team. When water polo season is in full swing from September to early December, the head manager runs around campus – from the pool to the coach’s office to training – […]