Sewer rats patrol the underbelly of a city. Possessing a nose for thrill and a knack for adventure, they masterfully navigate labyrinthine tunnels. The intrepid and grimy rodents thrive in the unforgiving underground. Read more...
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This post was updated May 7 at 9:32 p.m. UCLA men’s volleyball claimed its second national championship in as many seasons with a win over Long Beach State on Saturday. Read more...
Photo: Junior Zoe Antoinette Campos follows through on a swing. (Courtesy of UCLA Athletics)
This post was updated May 5 at 9:50 p.m. LONG BEACH – A huddle disbanded as limbs collapsed to Walter Pyramid’s floor in sheer jubilation. Senior outside hitter Ethan Champlin, his final swing now adorned in glory, side-stepped to his fall on the service line. The ball cradled in Skyler Varga’s palms at the net as he arced the ball back toward the Bruins. It took a moment. The Beach’s outside hitter paused for contemplation – followed by an unforgiving grasp of reality as his eyes drank in a vibrant mound of blue and gold rejoicing on his home floor. Read more...
Photo: Confetti rains on players, coaches and staff of UCLA men’s volleyball after the team clinched the 2024 NCAA title, its second national championship in as many years. (Eden Yu/Daily Bruin staff)
Bearing the title of reigning national champion is a prestigious accolade. But the honor heralds the crucible of high stakes. Coach John Speraw’s unit – the 2023 title holder – has ignored the pressure, focusing solely on the present. Read more...
Photo: Members of UCLA men’s volleyball raise their arms in a team huddle. The reigning national champions are one game away from claiming the 2024 title. (Zimo Li/Daily Bruin)
LONG BEACH, CALIF. – Like the tide, volleyball is a game of highs and lows. One moment you’re riding the crest, and the next you’re beneath the waves, struggling to stay afloat. For the Bruins, it took every ounce of energy to ascend for air. Read more...
Photo: No. 1 seed UCLA men’s volleyball embraces in victory after securing a berth in the NCAA finals. The team will play either No. 2 seed Long Beach State or No. 3 seed Grand Canyon on Saturday (Jake Greenberg-Bell/Daily Bruin staff)
A dropped match at Pauley Pavilion to miss the title game two years ago. National champions in 2023. Now, the Bruins are on track to go back-to-back for trophy No. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt sophomore libero Matthew Aziz high-fives his teammates. (Zimo Li/Daily Bruin)
This post was updated April 30 at 9:07 p.m. LONG BEACH – John Speraw has long stressed the importance of coming out the gates firing. In the coach’s past two matches, his team failed to complete the task. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt senior middle blocker Merrick McHenry swings his arm over the net to hammer down a kill in the NCAA quarterfinals. The AVCA First-Team All-American was errorless at the net Tuesday. (Zimo Li/Daily Bruin)
