Saturday, August 22

In the news:

A tough job made worthwhile by love of sport

Picturing a typical practice field for any sport, images of cones organized in patterns for drills, balls sprawled out and equipment readily available instantaneously come to mind. Well, they just didn't appear there on their own. Read more...

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Student team managers get perks such as team gear, but their job is, for the most part, a thankless one. Regardless, these managers feel that being involved with UCLA Athletics is worth it, even if laundry is part of their duties.


Women’s golf collects its second tournament win of the season at the Stanford Intercollegiate

The No. 1 UCLA women's golf team was undoubtedly short-staffed at the Stanford Intercollegiate. The Bruins were without three-time All-American senior Stephanie Kono as she played as an individual competitor, finishing second overall. Read more...

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Senior Stephanie Kono took second as an individual in the Stanford Intercollegiate, while the Bruins captured their second team title this year.





Sparks of inspiration

This was the second event put on by the Sparks where they had players go out into the community and speak with Los Angeles youth as an attempt to promote literacy at inner-city schools. Read more...

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UCLA alumna Noelle Quinn, left, and USC alumna Ebony Hoffman speak to Castelar students about being professional basketball players and the importance of education.