Thursday, October 8

Men’s water polo manager’s behind-the-scenes work reinforces team efforts

Fifty. Give or take an hour or two, Eitan Peled accumulates nearly 50 demanding hours a week working for the UCLA men’s water polo team. When water polo season is in full swing from September to early December, the head manager runs around campus – from the pool to the coach’s office to training – doing as much as he can for the team. Read more...

Photo: Graduating men’s water polo manager Eitan Peled was part of two national champion teams during his time in Westwood. (Marley Maron/Daily Bruin)






Women’s lacrosse captain finds voice by stepping into leadership role

Sam Fletcher: the quintessential team captain. The senior midfielder from Virginia finished her final season on the turf for UCLA and prepares to, temporarily, hang up her cleats. Read more...

Photo: Senior midfielder Sam Fletcher has won numerous individual awards both locally and across the country. But Fletcher’s biggest accomplishment in lacrosse might be changing the UCLA women’s team from a solid program to a national championship contender. (Owen Emerson/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Senior signoffs: Thrower Nick Scarvelis imparts wisdom, advice to fellow track mates

I am so excited for the new Under Armour deal UCLA just signed, the athletic gear we all get will be so cool. … But of course I won’t be getting any because I’m leaving. Read more...

Photo: Senior Nicholas Scarvelis ends a five-year run with UCLA track and field. The shot put and discus thrower looks back on his record-breaking career with humor. (Korbin Placet/Daily Bruin senior staff)