The hatred was palpable. Houses were divided. The city was separated into blue and yellow and cardinal and gold. Statues were covered in bubble wrap, and wooden boxes enclosed them. Read more...
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Features, Men's Basketball, Sports
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November 3, 2:26 am
Jamar Brown not afraid to take path less traveled, bringing resilience to Westwood
Collegiate athletics is now the victim of consistent ridicule – a punching bag for old-school sports fans who criticize the “professional league” that the NCAA is becoming. Read more...
Features, Men's Basketball, Sports
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November 3, 12:05 am
Men’s basketball assistant coach David Singleton prioritizes team-first mentality
Eighth grade is hard. Most adolescents struggle to fit in with their peers while dealing with the awkward social hurdles that tend to plague the age group. Read more...
Features, Sports, Women's Basketball
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November 2, 9:40 pm
‘I love naysayers’: Natalie Nakase’s journey from Pauley Pavilion to Chase Center
This post was updated Nov. 3 at 1:50 a.m. Natalie Nakase stood on the Chase Center court in San Francisco. It was the same wooden floor where Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum posted 37 points last May and Golden State Warrior guard Stephen Curry dropped 62 in 2021. Read more...
Features, Men's Basketball, Sports
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October 29, 9:09 pm
Men’s basketball’s Steven Jamerson II leaves his comfort zone, proves resilience
This post was updated Nov. 3 at 2:32 a.m. Basketball coaches often prioritize teaching their pupils how to pivot with the ball. The technique prevents a player from “traveling.” Before developing dribbling expertise, basketball players must master the craft – Kyrie Irving did not become “Uncle Drew” without first learning how to pivot. Read more...
Features, Men's Water Polo, Sports
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September 18, 9:39 pm
UCLA men’s water polo treads toward repeat, looks to net another championship
When EA Sports released its highly anticipated College Football 25 video game, one of its game modes – “Road To Glory” – allowed users to simulate different players’ storylines on their journey to college football’s summit. Read more...
Features, Football, Sports
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September 18, 9:36 pm
New UCLA football recruit Micah ‘Champ’ Smith seeks to claim his name at Rose Bowl
People’s names are more than just monikers. They are the first introduction. They can show the extension of one’s family tree or an expression of one’s culture – and they allow us to acknowledge people’s identities with respect. Read more...