Forgive us seniors if we’ve grown a little cynical during the past four years. Just one month into our first year on campus, football had steamrolled its way to third in the nation, men’s basketball was ranked in the top five in preseason polls, and the eight-clap seemed hipper than vintage tee-shirts and trucker hats. Read more...
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June 12, 9:00 pm
Graduating from cynicism
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June 12, 9:00 pm
Reflecting on a historic year
It’s that time of the year again. It’s the end of the school year, when everyone becomes nostalgic over what’s happened during the year and, for the seniors, to recollect their time at UCLA. Read more...
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June 12, 9:00 pm
W. golf: Golfer stays true to her game
When senior women’s golfer Melissa Martin was five years old, her father gave her the nickname “The Mighty Mo,” named for the battleship USS Missouri which saw action in three wars and was known for never having sunk. Read more...
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June 12, 9:00 pm
M. tennis: Men’s tennis coach cursed no more
Several hours after the biggest win of his coaching career, UCLA men’s tennis coach Billy Martin finally found some time to be alone and check the voice messages on his cell phone. Read more...
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June 12, 9:00 pm
M. volleyball: A finishing touch
Throughout Jonathan Acosta’s injury-filled career, the question was always the same. What if …? What if …? What if he had been fully healthy? What if he had the opportunity to truly showcase his abilities on the national stage? Read more...
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June 11, 9:00 pm
W. tennis: Women's tennis loses star player to transfer
In a year that ended in heartbreak, the start to the off-season hasn’t been any better so far for the UCLA women’s tennis team. Sophomore All-American Daniela Bercek, who anchored the Bruins at the top singles position the last two years, will transfer to Duke, Blue Devil coach Jamie Ashworth announced. Read more...
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June 8, 9:00 pm
W. track: Bruins face less pressure for title
Whatever pressure the UCLA women’s track and field team feels to defend its national title this weekend doesn’t compare to the burden the Bruins have dealt with in the past. Read more...