Thursday, October 29, 1998 Intense, skilled practices foretell exciting season M.BASKETBALL: Player maturity, deeper roster boost coaches’ hopes By David Arnold and Greg Lewis Daily Bruin Staff The men’s basketball team is only in their second week of practice, and already head coach Steve Lavin is calling it "one of the most competitive we’ve had since I came here." He’s speaking of 1992, when names such as Gerald Madkins, Mitchell Butler, Don Maclean, Rodney Zimmerman and Tracy Murray were working for a spot in the starting lineup. Read more...

Thursday, October 29, 1998 Porter bumps team record to top FEATURE: Freshman star of squad isn’t about to let success get to her head By Nick Taylor Daily Bruin Contributor Freshman Kristee Porter won player of the week honors, lead the team in kills all year long, and was a three-sport star in high school. Read more...

Thursday, October 29, 1998 Bruins not dampened by drab finish RECAP: Despite soggy course, team improves since last tournament By Pauline Vu Daily Bruin Contributor The UCLA women’s golf team turned in a mediocre 12th-place finish the first round, battled rainy conditions and a stubborn 15th hole the second round, and saved their best round for last to land in ninth place at the Stanford Women’s Intercollegiate Invitational. Read more...

Wednesday, October 28, 1998 Destiny’s Child Louise Lieberman’s fate rests in playing soccer, coaching and her family By A. CinQue Carter Daily Bruin Contributor Sometimes it is just meant to be, other times it’s not. Read more...

Wednesday, October 28, 1998 Malone turns radio host in midst of long NBA lockout COLUMN: Piazza accepts $91 million contract as Browns deal with devil Of deep thoughts, cheap shots and bons mots. Read more...

Wednesday, October 28, 1998 NCAA status nears for women’s varsity teams WPOLO: Growing sport will rise to national level with eligibility for funds By Steve Kim Daily Bruin Senior Staff Women’s water polo becoming a NCAA championship sport was never a question of if, but when. Read more...

Tuesday, October 27, 1998 Providing another chance to Lovett COLUMN: Admiration of baseball leads writer to try out for team yet again At least I gave it the ol’ college try. Read more...