Saturday, May 10

Former UCLA soccer standout secures new spotlight in successful esports YouTube channel

During his time at UCLA, Evan Raynr was most known for his performances on the soccer field. In his 2012 senior season with the Bruins, the midfielder led the Pac-12 with 10 assists, finished fourth nationally in assists with 0.63 per game and was drafted 36th overall in the 2013 MLS Supplemental Draft by D.C. Read more...

Photo: Former UCLA men’s soccer star Evan Raynr turned his obsession with video games into a successful YouTube channel and an esports commentary career. (Daily Bruin file photo)




UCLA gymnasts use social media to speak out, support Black Lives Matter movement

Following the death of George Floyd in the custody of the Minneapolis Police Department on May 25, protests over racial inequality and police brutality have taken place in all 50 states and various countries across the world. Read more...

Photo: In the midst of worldwide protests, UCLA gymnastics sophomore Margzetta Fraizer has used her platform to help educate people about racism and support the Black Lives Matter movement. (Andy Bao/Daily Bruin)


Water polo coach Adam Wright’s leadership fosters unique, supportive team culture

To the casual observer, UCLA men’s and women’s water polo coach Adam Wright standing poolside shouting with a clipboard in hand may seem scary. “At first, he’s pretty intimidating,” said redshirt freshman goalkeeper Georgia Phillips. Read more...

Photo: Adam Wright, in only his third year as head coach of UCLA women’s water polo, has a record of 85-19. As a former Bruin water polo player himself, Wright’s leadership and commitment to winning has garnered praise from his players. (Amy Dixon/Daily Bruin senior staff)


UCLA beach volleyball senior explores her love of cooking in IGTV series

For seven years, Madi Yeomans’ Instagram page was home to picture after picture of her on the beach or in the water. All those photos are still there, but the more recent posts don’t involve her sport, her team or being outside at all. Read more...

Photo: UCLA beach volleyball senior Madi Yeomans had her final collegiate season cut short due to the coronavirus pandemic. But she has been making the most of her newfound free time by producing a cooking show on Instagram TV. (Screen capture by Jacqueline Dzwonczyk/Daily Bruin senior staff, Illustration by Emily Dembinski/Daily Bruin staff)




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