I plopped down on the familiar couch overlooking the indoor tennis facility in my home in Vancouver, Canada, and took a deep breath. My frantic fingers searched for Stella Sampras Wesbter’s contact card on my phone screen. Read more...
Photo: UCLA women’s tennis senior Sasha Vagramov hits a forehand. The senior captain is graduating from the program after four challenging years. (Julia Zhou/Assistant Photo editor)
When starting my water polo career 12 years ago, I never would have imagined it would provide me with the opportunity to go to the No. Read more...
Photo: Graduate student Katrina Drake considers her options with the ball. Drake had the fourth most goals for the UCLA women’s water polo this season, and the most among upperclassmen. (Brandon Morquecho/Assistant Photo editor)
In the year’s final episode of Out of Bounds, Daily Bruin’s sports podcast, senior staff writer Jon Christon chats with Sports Editor Sam Settleman and senior staff writer Francis Moon about their time with The Bruin the past four years. Read more...
There were so many memorable moments and emotions during my time at UCLA. I was filled with so much excitement and joy, having officially been part of something as special as being in the Bruin community. Read more...
Photo: Fifth-year guard David Singleton smiles in front of the crowd on Senior Night. (Jeremy Chen/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Looking back on my time at UCLA, I could not be more grateful for the experiences, people and opportunities I have had. Growing up in Florida, I did not anticipate venturing out to the West Coast for school. Read more...
Photo: Senior midfielder Jackie Gilday fends off a North Carolina player. Gilday recovered from numerous injuries to play her senior season and start in both College Cup games. (Christine Kao/Daily Bruin staff)
As John Wooden would have said, “It’s the journey, not the inn.” Every day, I had a morning ritual. 5 a.m. wake-up, instant coffee, a granola bar and Duolingo. Read more...
Photo: Senior Katrina Sommer stretches before beginning her event. Sommer was a member of the UCLA swim and dive leadership committee and competed in every dual meet in her final year in Westwood. (Alice Yang/Daily Bruin)
As I look back at my past five years at UCLA, I can’t help but feel an utter sense of gratitude, fulfillment and emotions. Before attending UCLA, I was unsure if I even wanted to pursue collegiate athletics. Read more...
Photo: Claire Grover adjusts her swim cap. The fifth-year member of UCLA swim and dive qualified for the NCAA championships in all of her years in Westwood. (Joseph Jimenez/Photo editor)
