Friday, May 3

Football transfer player finds ‘new slate’ with Bruins

Toward the end of the third quarter of last year’s Russell Athletic Bowl, with Miami trailing Louisville 29-2, Hurricanes running back Dallas Crawford carried the ball up the middle and was stuffed for no gain. Read more...

Photo: Although he was projected to be a fourth round NFL Draft pick after last season, Malcolm Bunche decided to transfer from Miami to UCLA in order to exercise his final year of collegiate eligibility. “I felt like I could be better than a fourth round pick,” Bunche said. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Golfer Alison Lee ambitious after acclaimed freshman season

Looking back on childhood visits to Disneyland typically brings memories of the sheer awe and excitement felt when standing under the fireworks, surrounded by familiar characters and thrilling rides. Read more...

Photo: During her rookie season, Alison Lee has picked up multiple accolades, including Pac-12 Golfer and Freshman of the Year, Pac-12 individual champion and the inaugural ANNIKA Award. Despite all the success, the freshman has said she’s still unsatisfied and wants to strive for more. (Brandon Choe/Daily Bruin senior staff)


UCLA cross country runner leaves legacy of leadership

“How do you want to be remembered?” Zack Torres repeated these seven words to himself throughout an improbable cross country season that saw him fight his way back from multiple injuries to run in UCLA’s top seven at November’s Pac-12 championships. Read more...

Photo: Fifth-year distance runner Zack Torres doubles as a skilled heckler at most UCLA home games. Torres is a vocal leader as a member of his team in addition to using his words to get in the heads of Bruin opponents. (Austin Yu/Daily Bruin senior staff)


House of Carda: Pitching improvement propels softball to new heights

Ally Carda’s work was almost complete. One out away from clinching a 10th-inning victory over Arizona on April 18, 2013, the then-sophomore pitcher delivered her pitch. Read more...

Photo: Junior pitcher Ally Carda went from being an All-Pac-12 player in 2013 to an All-American and USA Softball Player of the Year finalist in 2014 arguably because of her improved play in clutch situations. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Senior swimmer not a fish out of water, succeeds at UCLA

Imagine going to school more than 8,000 miles from home, coming to college a quarter before every other first-year student and adjusting to an unfamiliar culture – all at the age of 17. Read more...

Photo: Senior freestyle swimmer Ting Quah, who came to UCLA from Singapore, had to adjust to a new school schedule and an increased swimming workload. In spite of all the cultural, training and educational changes, Quah became an All-American and a team leader at UCLA. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Gonzalo Quiroga brings professional mentality to UCLA volleyball

One night seven years ago, at the age of 14, senior Gonzalo Quiroga of the UCLA men’s volleyball team sealed his future with a handshake. That night, Quiroga’s father, Daniel, came to discuss his son’s future with volleyball. Read more...

Photo: After four years of playing outside hitter for UCLA men’s volleyball, senior Gonzalo Quiroga’s college career will come to an end as he moves on to the professional circuit.(Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Striding for Strength: UCLA alum exercises at Drake each day to fight polio

A single row of handicap seats spans across the ground level of Drake Stadium. These seats tell the story of Milan Tiff, who brought them to life just over 40 years ago. Read more...

Photo: Former UCLA triple jumper Milan Tiff stands behind the handicap seats at Drake Stadium. Tiff, born with polio, played an instrumental role in the creation of these chairs in the early 1970’s, when he won a national triple jump championship. (Austin Yu/Daily Bruin)



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