Elite athletes often face a lights-camera-action moment. But Sydney Barros has been no stranger to creating her spotlight, even when life has tried to dim it. Read more...
Photo: (Kirsten Matsumoto/Daily Bruin)
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Features, Gymnastics, Sports
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February 11, 12:41 am
‘It felt like home’: Carissa Clay takes leap of faith with UCLA gymnastics
Carissa Clay knew she was destined to be a Bruin at just eight years old. Eight-year-old Clay arrived in Westwood with tears streaming down her face. Read more...
Photo: (Brooke Osias/Daily Bruin)
Features, Gymnastics, Sports
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February 11, 12:23 am
Reaching for the Olympics, gymnast Tiana Sumanasekera draws on Sri Lankan heritage
A year and a half ago, 16-year-old Tiana Sumanasekera took to the stage for her final routine at the Olympic trials, ready to cap off a breakout 2024 season. Read more...
Photo: Freshman Tiana Sumanasekera hits a split jump. (Photo by Zimo Li/Daily Bruin senior staff, Illustration by Yejee Kim/Cartoons director)
Features, Gymnastics, Sports
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February 11, 12:20 am
Jordan Chiles reflects on 4 seasons at her dream school, journey to success
Jordan Chiles has always been a standout. But in her fourth and final season with the Bruins, the nation’s No. 1 all-arounder is going for something greater. Read more...
Photo: Senior Jordan Chiles dances during her floor routine. (Daily Bruin file photo, Illustration by Valerie Liman/Daily Bruin Staff)
Features, Football, Sports
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November 23, 11:01 pm
Former UCLA football players recount excitement, intensity of Bruin-Trojan rivalry
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...
Photo: Former Bruin running back Maurice Jones-Drew runs on the field at the Coliseum while a Trojan defender tackles him. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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...
Photo: Fifth-year guard Jamar Brown prepares to shoot the ball at Pauley Pavilion. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)
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...
Photo: Assistant coach David Singleton holds a clipboard at Pauley Pavilion. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)