Title IX, which celebrated its 40th anniversary on June 23, allowed female athletes to compete in the NCAA instead, as well as have access to athletic scholarships. Read more...
Sports
Sports
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July 1, 10:27 pm
Pending success of recruiting class will prove to be turning point in Howland’s recent slump
Thursday marked the second time in the past three years that UCLA did not have a player selected in the NBA draft. Read more...
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Coach Ben Howland reacts after a foul call against the Bruins.
Sports
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July 1, 10:17 pm
Competing Bruins fall short to qualify for London Games at Olympic Trials
Rising junior thrower Alec Faldermeyer and rising junior pole vaulter Mike Woepse, along with hurdler Turquoise Thompson, a rising senior, competed in the first round of the Olympic Trials in Eugene, Ore. last week. Read more...
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Sophomore Alec Faldermeyer is ranked fourth in the nation in the hammer throw and is coming off a first-place finish in the Pepsi Invitational.
Club & IM Sports, Sports
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June 25, 3:38 am
UCLA Swim Club experiences growth, success at competitions in the past four years
As the fourth-year students of UCLA Swim Club lined up to dive into the pool during their final practice, they couldn't help but smile at each other. Read more...
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The UCLA Swim Club practices at Spieker Aquatics Center, UCLA’s state-of-the-art aquatics facility. The team has increased from fewer than 20 members to more than 80 in the past four years.
Men's Golf, Sports
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June 25, 3:03 am
Golfer Patrick Cantlay graduates from amateur status, forgoes eligibility for PGA Tour
While UCLA golfer Patrick Cantlay won't be experiencing graduation anytime soon, as he announced Tuesday that he would turn professional, the sentiment is still the same. Read more...
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Sophomore golfer Patrick Cantlay decided to turn professional after playing for two seasons at UCLA to play in the PGA Tour.
Sports
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June 25, 2:58 am
More than a game
Down 4-0 with only several minutes to play against the reigning world champions and on the verge of elimination from the UEFA European Football Championship, Irish fans refused to go down quietly. Read more...
Baseball, Sports
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June 25, 2:45 am
Double losses see baseball’s exit from series
After two losses in the double elimination College World Series, the Bruins have to pack their bags and say goodbye to Omaha. Read more...
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Junior center fielder Beau Amaral is one of six UCLA juniors taken in the 2012 MLB draft. UCLA’s junior class made two CWS appearances.