Sunday, July 28, 1996 Tragedy shouldn’t be prerequisite to enjoy OlympicsMark Shapiro BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Before Saturday morning, my main problem with the Centennial Olympic Games was the amount of complaining emanating from Atlanta. Read more...
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July 28, 9:00 pm
Reality check required for Game goers
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July 21, 9:00 pm
Former Bruin Valeyta Altheucecil
Monday, July 22, 1996 Dumble throws short of trip to Atlanta Althouse makes Olympic team, faces tough competitionBy Melissa Anderson Summer Bruin Staff The weather may be hot in Atlanta this week at the Centennial Olympic Games, but for shot putter Dawn Dumble, the heat was really turned up last Tuesday at Drake Stadium when she tried one final time to hit the Olympic qualifying mark of 59 feet, 3/4 inches. Read more...
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July 21, 9:00 pm
UCLA vies for top Olympic honors
Monday, July 22, 1996 Students, alumni compete under many different flagsBy Rob Kariakin Summer Bruin Contributor Now that the pomp and circumstance of Friday’s opening ceremony are behind us, the real event can start. Read more...
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July 21, 9:00 pm
W. soccer in question as goalies contemplates her departure
Monday, July 22, 1996 If Overgaard transfers from UCLA, team will scramble to find a replacement in goalBy Mark J. Dittmer Summer Bruin Senior Staff As a UCLA Bruin, soccer goalie Gretchen Overgaard earned All-American honors as a freshman and helped the Bruins reach the playoffs for the first time ever as a sophomore. Read more...
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July 21, 9:00 pm
Dream Team stands alone in the paint
Monday, July 22, 1996 USA dominance on court provides no entertainmentIt was special to see Magic Johnson feed Michael Jordan on the break or to see Charles Barkley, Karl Malone, and Patrick Ewing on the front-line at the same time. Read more...
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July 14, 9:00 pm
Dumble gets one more shot
Friday, July 14, 1995 UCLA alumna will attempt to qualify for Olympics todayBy Christopher Isidro Summer Bruin Senior Staff One former NCAA champion and two 1996 Olympians will take part in a track meet at Drake Stadium today. Read more...
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July 14, 9:00 pm
Godina surpasses all others by leaps and bounds
Friday, July 14, 1995 Thrower favored to medal in shot put, good chances in the discus By Emmanuelle Ejercito Summer Bruin Staff Aside from Dream Team III, there aren’t too many locks for a gold medal in Atlanta. Read more...