People’s names are more than just monikers. They are the first introduction. They can show the extension of one’s family tree or an expression of one’s culture – and they allow us to acknowledge people’s identities with respect. Read more...
Photo: Micah Smith holds the Florida state flag while biting a rose. Smith is a high school senior at Vero Beach High School. (Courtesy of Micah Smith)
UCLA women’s volleyball has been in the middle of the pack the last three seasons. Not great. Not bad. Just OK. But this year, third-year head coach Alfee Reft finally has a roster of his own, one that could redefine this narrative. Read more...
Photo: (Helen Juwon Park/Illustrations director)
There is an immense knowledge spectrum when it comes to UCLA sports. The older generations probably know the most, having the largest sample of data that includes living through Westwood’s athletic prime – the likes of John Wooden, Al Scates, Andy Banachowski and Terry Donahue. Read more...
Photo: UCLA rugby lock William Sherman runs through contact. (Courtesy of William Sherman)
Undefeated through 10 games, the Bruins will have to persevere through a gauntlet to win the MPSF Invitational this weekend. No. 1 UCLA men’s water polo (10-0) will kick off the tournament against Redlands (1-7) at the Spieker Aquatics Center in Westwood on Friday. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore utility Peter Castillo swims through the pool with the ball in front of him. (Nicolas Greamo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
A final tune up awaits before the gauntlet begins. UCLA women’s volleyball (4-3) will close out its pre-conference lineup with a trip up north to the Stanford Tournament, where it will face Texas State (4-4), Hawai’i (4-4) and the tournament host, No. Read more...
Photo: Senior outside hitter Cheridyn Leverette begins to swing at the ball. (Tszshan Huang/Daily Bruin)
Big Ten play has begun. And it is more competitive than ever. Last week marked the first matches of conference play – and over half of the Big Ten contests ended in a draw, exemplifying the conference’s rigor. Read more...
Photo: Senior forward Lily Boyden (right) dribbles the ball. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)
This post was updated Sept. 25 at 12:26 a.m. Defensive coordinator Ikaika Malloe and the university mutually agreed to part ways, UCLA football interim head coach Tim Skipper announced Wednesday at practice. Read more...
Photo: Former UCLA defensive coordinator Ikaika Malloe looks to his right on the field. Malloe was promoted to defensive coordinator in January 2024 and was named a Broyles Award nominee in his first season as the defense’s leader. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)
