“Bruin Born.” To many, these words are simply a slogan of school spirit. For senior heptathlete Kendall Gustafson, they evoke a more literal meaning. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Gustafson’s parents both attended UCLA in the 1980s. Read more...
Photo: Senior heptathlete Kendall Gustafson has been linked to UCLA track and field for much longer than the two years she’s been a Bruin. Her grandfather was good friends with UCLA legend Rafer Johnson. (Hannah Burnett/Assistant Photo editor)
Being a Division I athlete takes more than physical excellence. UCLA sports garner media attention from across the country, and teams perform in front of crowds of people who expect wins. Read more...
Photo: Jada Hart of UCLA women’s tennis wears a “J” necklace around her neck, standing for “Jada” and “Jesus.” During a tough match, the rising redshirt junior said she grabs the necklace to focus on herself and not dwell on the outside pressures. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin staff)
Lilia Vu knew the putt was going in. It didn’t matter that it was a long putt – more than 20 feet – or that the UCLA junior was playing at the 2018 ANA Inspiration, an LPGA Tour event in which invited amateurs often hope just to make the weekend cut. Read more...
Photo: Junior Lilia Vu has become a leader for UCLA women’s golf in her three years as a Bruin. Vu said she learned her leadership skills from watching former Bruin teammate and LPGA golfer Bronte Law. (Daniel Leibowitz/Daily Bruin staff)
Chase Utley recently got some attention for getting hit by pitches. The former Bruin and current Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman was struck by the 200th pitch of his career April 17 in a game against the San Diego Padres. Read more...
Photo: (Courtney Fortier, Ceci Sheng and Claire Sun)
When Bryce Pereira was born, Melwin Pereira placed a tennis ball in his newborn son’s hands. “I’ve never met anyone else that loves tennis more than him,” said the freshman of his father. Read more...
Photo: Bryce Pereira has become key to UCLA men’s tennis’ doubles lineup this season. The freshman grew up playing tennis under his father and the two have developed an immeasurable bond over the sport. (Daniel Leibowitz/Daily Bruin staff)
This post was updated on May 15 at 9:36 p.m. The Bruins had a problem. Josephine Bruin, a live Himalayan brown bear donated by alumni in 1961, was getting too big for her home in the Rally Committee chair’s backyard. Read more...
Photo: The Joe Bruin costume was introduced in 1963, with Charles Dennis. Josephine Bruin wouldn’t be added until a few years later, in 1967. (Axel Lopez/Daily Bruin)
The last time UCLA men’s soccer won a national championship, iPhones didn’t exist, then-freshman defender Jordan Harvey was 18 years old and his future teammate, midfielder Benny Feilhaber, was still in high school – it was 2002. Read more...
Photo: (Jae Su/Daily Bruin)
