This post was updated Dec. 6 at 9:34 p.m. Desiree Becker rises before the sun most days. “I wake up at 6 a.m., rush to put clothes on, leave the house by 6:15,” the middle blocker said. Read more...
Photo: (Kaylen Ho/Daily Bruin)
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Features, Sports, Women's Volleyball
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November 28, 2:52 pm
Kat Lutz endeavors to spread adoption awareness and importance, dismantle stigma
This post was updated Nov. 28 at 9:00 p.m. Drawing a family tree doesn’t typically invoke much thought for an eight-year-old. However, the elementary school activity triggered intrigue and emotion for Kat Lutz. Read more...
Photo: Kat Lutz stands between her mom, Lisa Lutz (left), and dad, Stephen Lutz (right). Kat was adopted in 2006 in Russia, after which she moved to San Diego where she grew up. (Courtesy of Lutz family)
Features, Football, Sports
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November 16, 10:00 pm
West Point to Westwood: Anthony Adkins embraces search for larger purpose
“Duty,” “honor” and “country” adorn the logo of the United States Military Academy as words meant to guide the school’s cadets. Anthony Adkins was one of them, drawn to Army West Point for the value of the education he would receive and the opportunity that the academy provided. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt junior running back Anthony Adkins carries the ball against North Carolina Central. Against the Eagles, Adkins recorded 96 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries. (Brandon Morquecho/Assistant Photo editor)
Features, Men's Water Polo, Sports
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November 13, 11:32 am
‘A special connection’: Examining UCLA men’s water polo’s sibling duos
This post was updated Nov. 14 at 10:47 p.m. Daily Bruin reporter Ava Abrishamchian spoke with UCLA men’s water polo’s three sets of brothers about the transition from siblings to teammates in Westwood. Read more...
Photo: From left to right: Redshirt freshman center Brett Honaker, graduate student goalkeeper Chase Honaker, redshirt senior attacker Jack Larsen, redshirt freshman utility Ben Larsen, freshman utility Ben Liechty and redshirt sophomore center Eli Liechty represent three sets of brothers on UCLA men’s water polo. (Myka Fromm/Assistant Photo editor)
Features, Sports, Women's Basketball
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November 5, 11:47 pm
Lauren Betts: UCLA women’s basketball’s missing piece in quest for Pac-12 title
UCLA women’s basketball suited up to play in the Sweet 16 for the first time in four years. Its time in the sun swiftly ended, however, after facing a formidable opponent: coach Dawn Staley’s South Carolina. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore center Lauren Betts is pictured holding the basketball at her hip. Betts – standing at 6-foot-7 – is the tallest UCLA women’s basketball player in 9 years. (Eden Yu/Daily Bruin staff)
Features, Men's Basketball, Sports
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November 5, 11:33 pm
Dylan Andrews steps into the spotlight in new era for UCLA men’s basketball
Often confined to the shadows, Dylan Andrews was keen to be hidden no longer. He lurked behind a program icon, patiently waiting for opportunity to shine upon him. Read more...
Photo: (Alicia Caldera/Daily Bruin)
Features, Sports, Women's Soccer
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October 31, 11:28 am
Opportunity, passion comprise Ally Cook’s recipe for final UCLA soccer season
This post was updated Oct. 31 at 10:01 p.m. A flash of blonde hair whipping past is all a defender sees when Ally Cook has the ball. Read more...
Photo: Graduate student forward Ally Cook smiles while holding a soccer ball. Cook is second in goal-scoring for the Bruins this season. (Ella Greenberg Winnick/Daily Bruin)