Wednesday, October 22, 1997 Runners take break to build strength, on and off track NOTEBOOK Women begin readying for Pac-10 meet, regional tourney By Jared Hummel Daily Bruin Contributor Ranked 13th and coming off a much improved performance from the preceding week, the UCLA women’s cross-country team will enjoy a much-needed rest this weekend. Read more...

Wednesday, October 22, 1997 Bruins to set tone, showcase abilities in last leg of season YUN Powerhouses form toughest obstacle yet to Rose Bowl berth It’s hard to tell just how good the Bruin football team really is. Read more...

Wednesday, October 22, 1997 A star’s shining success is dimmed by injuries SOCCER Senior sat out two seasons because of back and knee mishaps By Vytas Mazeika Daily Bruin Staff Something no athlete can control is injuries. Read more...

Wednesday, October 22, 1997 Five-year, $2.38 million contract opens UCLA’s Steve Lavin Era BASKETBALL Coach will make $435,000 in his first full season this year By Mark Shapiro Daily Bruin Staff It looks like the Steve Lavin Era is set to proceed into the next millennium. Read more...

Wednesday, October 22, 1997 Men’s basketball flies into action STORY By Mark Shapiro Daily Bruin Staff It was only the third practice for the men’s basketball team this season, but that shiny glow on the Pauley Pavilion floor is already getting dull. Read more...

Tuesday, October 21, 1997 Football Notebook Moving on up the national rankings The Bruins (5-2, 3-1) just keep on climbing up the polls. After their 34-10 victory over Oregon State Saturday, the Bruins jumped four spots in the Associated Press poll to No. Read more...

Tuesday, October 21, 1997 Midseason trek around country sheds light on oddities of NFL COLUMN League colored by Southern charm, Bay Area stench, Gulf injuries Now that the football season is halfway complete (I know, the season is 17 weeks long, but even my anal-retentiveness knows some limits), it’s high time for a little jaunt around the gridiron. Read more...