Wednesday, July 1



UCLA Rugby Club tries to expand and diversify team with new athletes

David Martini did not come to UCLA planning to play rugby. He picked up the sport at the end of sophomore year, after playing two seasons as a wide receiver for the Bruins, because he was "just looking for something to do." Read more...

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The UCLA men’s rugby club will hold tryouts at the beginning of the year in its search for more quality athletes to fill the wide variety of positions on the 15-man team.

Courtesy of Leonard Bragg


UCLA men's golf team members waste no time getting back on course, with many playing summer amateur tournaments

For most college students around the country, summer is a time to kick back, relax and enjoy some time to themselves. Don't count the UCLA men's golf team as part of that group. Read more...

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Sophomore standout Patrick Cantlay was ranked the No. 1 amateur golfer in the country last year after finishing second in the NCAA championship.

Credit: UCLA Athletics



As defending NCAA champions, UCLA women's golf team feels pressure, excitement for upcoming year

Heading into this year with a No. 1 preseason ranking, five golfers ranked in Golfweek's Top 50, a team that only lost one player from last year's championship roster and a coach in Carrie Forsyth who has won two national championships during her time at UCLA, expectations are high. Read more...

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Junior Tiffany Lua helped the women’s golf team to an NCAA championship last year.

Credit: UCLA Athletics


UCLA Kendo Club hones art, seeks increased membership to further participation in competitions

Walk into the Gold Room at the Wooden Center and one can observe unidentified masked figures using swords to attack one another. The sounds of the bamboo rods clashing against each other fills the room. Read more...

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The UCLA Kendo Club practices in the Wooden Center. They participate annually in the largest intercollegiate kendo competitions in the country.

Courtesy of Julia Wang