Monday, July 6

Active squad strives to take a big step beyond

WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL STARTERS Kristee Porter, OH (Sr.) Erika Selsor, Setter (Sr.) Angele Eckmier, MB (Jr.) Chrissie Zartman (Fr.), defensive specialist Ashley Bowles, OH (Sr.) Lauren Fendrick, OH (Jr.) SOURCE: UCLA Sports Info JARRETT QUON AND VICTOR CHEN/Daily Bruin Senior Staff   Daily Bruin File Photo Senior Kristee Porter spikes the ball in a match against USC last season. Read more...



Lacrosse succeeds despite pain, lack of school funds

By Vytas Mazeika Daily Bruin Senior Staff For two dedicated students, their coach and 25-some odd comrades, lacrosse at UCLA is so good it hurts. “I got out for my first contact drill and one of the senior defenders takes his stick and poke checks me right in the stomach,” Alan Kurpiewski said. Read more...


Long Distance Resilience

  UCLA Sports Information Elaine Canchola (center) prepares for season with Alejandra Barrientos (left), and Valerie Flores (right). By Michael Sneag Daily Bruin Contributor Dealing with injuries is one of the hardest things for most athletes. Read more...


“˜Deathmatch’ attracts fans with blood

  XPW Wrestler Kid Kaos prepares to set his opponent, Supreme, on fire during a recent XPW match. By Adam Titcher Daily Bruin Contributor With folding chairs on the floor and a bell on the ring side, professional wrestlers Angel and GQ Money practice their moves with banged up knees, sweating profusely and panting heavily. Read more...


Squad implements team mentality as new strategy

WOMEN’S X-COUNTRY Elaine Canchola (Jr.) Carman Winant (Fr.) Lori Mann (Fr.) Jessica Marr (So.) Valerie Flores (So.) SOURCE: UCLA Sports Info VICTOR CHEN/Daily Bruin Senior Staff By Michael Sneag Daily Bruin Contributor Whoever says that running is an individual sport obviously hasn’t seen the UCLA women’s cross country squad this year. Read more...


Leave the extreme wrestling to the pros

Though professional wrestling is fake, with scripts and actors, the physical aspect of the sport is very real. Wrestling in all forms is hand-to-hand combat. People get hurt all the time, whether it be sprains or broken bones. Read more...