Thursday, June 25

Born to Run: Alex Wood makes running an integral part of life

Alex Wood sits quietly, pondering her toughest question yet: When was the last time you went more than a day without running? “I…,” she says, her voice trailing off mid-thought. Read more...

Photo: Third-year communications studies student Alex Wood will run the Boston Marathon Monday, the first of two marathons in six days for her. (Yin Fu/Daily Bruin)



UCLA gymnastics fails to advance beyond NCAA semifinals

UCLA gymnastics went into the NCAA championships knowing the odds of leaving with a title were against them. And after a season pockmarked with obstacles, namely injuries and illness, the team finished with the only thing its impairments would let them – a personal victory. Read more...

Photo: Senior Olivia Courtney, shown here in the NCAA individual event finals, and the Bruins’ season ended with a 5th place finish in Friday’s NCAA semifinal. (Courtesy of Christy Linder)



UCLA softball sweeps Oregon State series

Nearly every seat was accounted for at the Easton Softball Stadium on Saturday. And nearly every set of hands in the crowd shot into the air as the Bruins made the third out in the pivotal inning that could have prevented No. Read more...

Photo: Junior pitcher Ally Carda was active from both sides of the plate against the Beavers, striking out 9 in Thursday’s 8-4 victory, while knocking her third grand slam of the year in Friday’s win. (Dang-Co Vu/Daily Bruin)