In this episode of “Out of Bounds,” Daily Bruin’s sports podcast, Sports editor Jon Christon talks with Sports editor Sam Settleman and Sports staffer Nico Edgar about Janelle McDonald’s recent hire as UCLA gymnastics’s head coach and their thoughts on the prospects for her next year. Read more...
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May 15, 5:45 pm
Battle of the Editors: UCLA’s most heartbreaking postseason exit
This post was updated May 16 at 12:55 a.m. With the second-most NCAA championships of any school in the country, UCLA is known for its postseason success. Read more...
Photo: Members of UCLA women’s soccer console each other after its NCAA Tournament loss to UC Irvine. The Bruins hadn’t lost a game all season before their defeat to the Anteaters. (Sakshi Joglekar/Assistant Photo editor)
Gymnastics, Sports
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May 11, 1:40 pm
Q&A: New gymnastics head coach Janelle McDonald discusses transition, team’s future
This post was updated May 12 at 1:28 a.m. One day after UCLA gymnastics officially hired Janelle McDonald to be its new head coach, assistant Sports editor Sam Settleman sat down for a one-on-one interview with the former California assistant coach to discuss her plans for the future of the program, her leadership style and more. Read more...
Photo: New UCLA gymnastics coach Janelle McDonald hugs a gymnast during her time as an assistant coach with California. McDonald spent four seasons with the Golden Bears before becoming head coach for the Bruins. (Courtesy of Cal Athletics)
Gymnastics, Sports
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May 9, 6:18 pm
Janelle McDonald joins UCLA gymnastics, replaces Chris Waller as head coach
For the first time in more than three decades, a former Bruin won’t be leading the Bruins. UCLA gymnastics announced Monday it has hired former California assistant coach Janelle McDonald to be its next head coach. Read more...
Photo: New UCLA gymnastics coach Janelle McDonald poses in front of a UCLA sign. McDonald was announced as the Bruins’ next head coach Monday after spending the past four seasons with California. (Courtesy of Jesus Ramirez/UCLA Athletics)
Gymnastics, Podcasts, Sports
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April 29, 6:35 pm
Out of Bounds: Landing a New UCLA Gymnastics Coach
In this episode of “Out of Bounds,” Daily Bruin’s sports podcast, Sports editor Jon Christon talks with assistant Sports editor Sam Settleman and Sports staffer Nico Edgar about Chris Waller’s recent resignation as UCLA gymnastics’s head coach and their thoughts on the prospects for his replacement. Read more...
Athletics News, Gymnastics, Sports
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April 19, 3:37 pm
UCLA gymnastics coach Chris Waller resigns after 3 years as head coach
For the second time in three years, the Bruins will undergo a change in leadership. UCLA gymnastics coach Chris Waller resigned Tuesday, he announced in a statement released by UCLA Athletics. Read more...
Photo: UCLA gymnastics coach Chris Waller looks on during a meet. Waller resigned as the head coach of the Bruins on Tuesday afternoon. (Ashley Kenney/Photo editor)
Gymnastics, Sports
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April 14, 6:41 pm
UCLA gymnasts Norah Flatley, Jordan Chiles leave nationals with top-10 finishes
This post was updated April 17 at 8:58 p.m. In 43 routines this season, Norah Flatley scored under 9.800 six times. It was no different for the senior on the biggest stage in the sport Thursday as she opened with three consecutive 9.8875s before capping off the meet – and potentially her Bruin career – with a 9.9375. Read more...
Photo: Senior Norah Flatley poses on beam at a home meet. Flatley scored three straight 9.8875s in her first three routines before closing out the meet with a 9.9375 on beam at the NCAA championships Thursday. (Anika Chakrabarti/Assistant Photo editor)