Friday, November 7, 1997 Bruins sock it to the Slovakians in nail-biting preseason opener RECAP: Leadership of point guard Erica Gomez brings 66-63 victory in exhibition game By David Arnold Daily Bruin Contributor Last night capped off the beginning of the UCLA women’s basketball team’s 1997-1998 season. Read more...

Friday, November 7, 1997 Realizing the ultimate goal PREVIEW: With only two games left, the women’s soccer team anticipates the long-awaited chance to win a Pac-10 championship By Chris Umpierre Daily Bruin Contributor Already the best team in school history, UCLA’s women’s soccer squad will have the chance to make some more history this weekend. Read more...

Friday, November 7, 1997 Beavers, Ducks round out UCLA season PREVIEW: Bruins need killer performance to reach NCAA tourney By Jennifer Kollenborn Daily Bruin Staff Prior to this week, UCLA’s lack of vigor appeared to be reflected in its play as the Bruins’ accumulation of losses moved UCLA right out of the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVAC) top 25 poll. Read more...

Thursday, November 6, 1997 M. Cross Country Notebook Two members of the men’s cross-country team, Mason Moore and Paul Muite, have put themselves in contention to crack into UCLA’s top seven after strong race performances on Saturday. Read more...

Thursday, November 6, 1997 Predictions for NBA’s season reveal the East’s beasts, feasts COLUMN: Valued guesses include predators, prey, outcome of Conference Congratulations, you’ve successfully made it through an entire week without knowing my thoughts on the NBA’s Eastern Conference. Read more...

Thursday, November 6, 1997 The go-to gal FEATURE: Kara Milling’s vocal leadership, skills on court integrates team By Jennifer Kollenborn Daily Bruin Staff To a sixth-grader standing at 5-feet-7-inches, she can’t miss material. Read more...

Thursday, November 6, 1997 Returning All-Americans power team SWIMMING: Experience pays in season opener against UC San Diego By Stephanie Chan Daily Bruin Contributor Graduation is a positive event for most UCLA students and especially for the swimming and diving team, but for a whole different reason. Read more...