Monday, December 15


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)



Shannon Perry-LeBeauf finds family in women’s basketball, helps mentor players

This post was updated April 8 at 10:05 a.m. People typically celebrate birthdays surrounded by the people who mean the most to them. This year was no different for Shannon Perry-LeBeauf, UCLA women’s basketball associate head coach. Read more...

Photo: Sean LeBeauf proposed to Shannon Perry-LeBeauf in front of the UCLA staff and team in Pauley Pavilion on Feb. 11, 2019. He said he knew she would want to be surrounded by her Bruin family during a moment like that. (Alex Driscoll/Daily Bruin)


Rock climber Ross Fulkerson balances school with training, reaches for Olympics

This post was updated March 5 at 4:48 p.m. Ross Fulkerson said he knew he wanted to go to college and be a professional rock climber. Read more...

Photo: First-year undeclared student Ross Fulkerson won rock climbing junior national championships in 2013 and 2017 and placed 11th in the 2019 Bouldering Open National Championship at the age of 18. Fulkerson said he is aiming to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics but will need to take time off UCLA to make time for his training. (Amy Dixon/Daily Bruin senior staff)



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