Thursday, May 16


UCLA’s senior swimmers and divers head to their final career dual meet hoping to beat ‘SC

In the center of the women's locker room at Spieker Aquatics Center hangs a punching bag. Adorned in red and gold, it stands out against walls plastered with John Wooden quotes in Bruin blue. Read more...

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Senior Sam Vanden Berge and the UCLA seniors will compete in their final career dual meet Saturday against crosstown rival USC at McDonald’s Swim Stadium.





Senior Karina Silva hopes to dive for Spain in the 2012 Summer Olympics

There are less than two weeks until the Spanish National Diving Championships, but Karina Silva is taking a break from training for an important phone call. Read more...

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Karina Silva currently dons the blue and gold, but come 2012 she hopes to be representing the red and yellow of Spain in the Summer Olympics. The senior returns to Spain this week to compete in the Spanish National Championships.


The future is fast

Three lanky teenagers linger beside the pool, laughing as they watch their teammates complete an obstacle course. Read more...

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From left: Freshmen Cynthia Fascella, Ting Quah and Kathryn Murphy were recruited by coach Cyndi Gallagher to address a lack of speed. The trio may be the key to UCLA keeping up in the fast-paced Pac-10.