Let’s face it, incoming freshmen ““ unless you are in the special orientation session held for incoming varsity athletes, your glory days of athletic competition have ended. Read more...

A new academic year at UCLA inevitably means thousands of new Bruin fans. It also means there will be new faces to carry on some of the traditions that have become ingrained in the Bruin faithful over the years. Read more...

Change is in the air for Pauley Pavilion, UCLA sources announced recently. The arena, completed in 1965, has had no major structural changes since its construction. Read more...

In high school, they’re a senior’s punching bag or a joke’s punch line. Whether it’s because they haven’t hit puberty yet or can’t find their way to class, freshmen are subject to endless ridicule with every blunder they make. Read more...

Last year, Caitlin Benyi was the freshman hitting behind All-American Natasha Watley. This year, Benyi was the All-American. The sophomore clubbed an NCAA-leading 24 home runs this season and led UCLA to its second-consecutive NCAA title. Read more...

AUSTIN, Texas “”mdash; Of all the people to throw superlatives in Chelsea Johnson’s direction this season, one of the few pole vaulters who has beaten the UCLA sophomore this year may have summed up her accomplishments best. Read more...

1. Football: Trailing 33-2 at halftime to USC (Nov. 22, 2003). Complete domination. USC’s Mike Williams had 11 catches and 181 yards ““ in the first half. Read more...