Thursday, August 13

In the news:

NFL draft live blog

After months of speculation - even more so than usual with the later start date this year - the 2014 NFL draft is officially here. Stay tuned for live updates. Read more...

Photo: Outside linebacker Anthony Barr was selected ninth overall by the Minnesota Vikings Thursday. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Women’s water polo picks up practice intensity for NCAAs

The only thing that is remaining between UCLA and national championship No. 111 is three water polo games. The UCLA women’s water polo team will play in the NCAA tournament this weekend. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore defender Alys Williams and the Bruins have been playing with more intensity in practice to prepare for this weekend’s NCAA championships. (Austin Yu/Daily Bruin)


Jeanie Buss talks Lakers, diversity at UCLA seminar

Jeanie Buss flashed a smile and cracked a few jokes. In just an hour, the Los Angeles Lakers executive vice president and co-owner not only assured a mostly pro-Lakers crowd of the team’s future, but also touched upon some more serious topics. Read more...

Photo: Los Angeles Lakers executive vice president and co-owner Jeanie Buss attended a seminar at UCLA. She addressed the team’s past and future, as well as more serious issues surrounding the NBA. (Agnijita Kumar/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Five Bruins eligible to become 2014 NFL draftees

The NFL draft – which begins with the first round Thursday – brings with it the chance for a new batch of UCLA athletes to realize their dreams. Read more...

Photo: Outside linebacker Anthony Barr (top), guard Xavier Su’a-Filo (middle left), linebacker Jordan Zumwalt (middle right), defensive end Cassius Marsh (bottom left) and wide receiver Shaquelle Evans (bottom right) all have a chance to get drafted this weekend. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Softball faces Arizona State in regular season finale

Expect temperatures to rise in Tempe, Ariz., this week as No. 2 UCLA travels to the Grand Canyon state to bring the heat to No. 3 Arizona State University. Read more...

Photo: Senior pitcher Jessica Hall said playing at Arizona State is always challenging given the intimidating stadium and rowdy crowd. (Agnijita Kumar/Daily Bruin senior staff)



UCLA Wushu to perform at Chinese American Cultural Night

Nicole Carpentier walked out of Wushu practice bleeding. None of the nearly 35 UCLA Wushu club members were fazed though. It’s to be expected when fighting in the same style as Jet Li. Read more...

Photo: Third-year students James Roland, mathematics and computer science (left), Annie Ma, physiological science (middle), and Austin Wang, physiological science (right), rehearse their fight set before Saturday’s performance. (Christopher Hoo/Daily Bruin senior staff)