Of all the spectators, athletes and coaches to witness UCLA’s David Shortenhaus clear the pole vault bar at 17 feet, 1 inch last Saturday in Boise, Idaho, the most surprised may have been the redshirt sophomore himself. Read more...

With UCLA clinging to a slim lead late in the first half, Jordan Farmar did something he hasn’t done very often during his whirlwind freshman season. Read more...

Playing the role of juggernaut one week and underachiever the next, the No. 5 UCLA gymnastics team (6-2) looks to find its true identity in a pair of dual meets this weekend, at Cal State Fullerton (1-7) tonight and against No. Read more...

Tuesday’s 17-0 win over UC Riverside had an interesting wrinkle that may become a trend for the UCLA baseball team ““ the Bruins did not hit a home run. Read more...

Down by three with 17 seconds remaining to Arizona, UCLA women’s coach Kathy Olivier diagrammed an offensive set to perfection. A double pick was designed to free up Lisa Willis at the top of the key, and the junior responded by burying a 3-pointer to tie the score, appearing to send the game into overtime. Read more...

As a senior, I’m glad I get to write this column. After three-plus long years, my class can take with us fond memories of a player whose time in Westwood mirrors ours, a player who is largely responsible for the most enjoyable year of basketball we have had. Read more...

With just over a minute left in the game, senior Dijon Thompson held the ball near the top of the circle. Pauley Pavilion erupted as soon as the ball reached his hands, and the anticipation from the crowd was practically palpable. Read more...