A Closer Look
Dec. 5, 2024 9:22 p.m.
Members of The Den, UCLA’s student section, cheer on UCLA football at the Rose Bowl. (Brandon Morquecho/Daily Bruin senior staff)
A group of UCLA fans sat around the Bruin Bear the week of Nov. 17, guarding the statue from any intruding Trojans.
These students – members of the Bruin student section formally known as The Den – take pride in their role upholding UCLA traditions and supporting UCLA Athletics, said Liam Jenny, the director of game day operations for The Den and a third-year atmospheric and oceanic studies and political science student.
By Catherine Price
Football
Dec. 5, 2024 6:17 p.m.Coach DeShaun Foster’s first season in Westwood sparked a range of reactions nationwide. A 5-7, bowl-less campaign left opinions split.
But one takeaway seems to be cutting through the noise: The first-year head coach isn’t shying from bold, sweeping changes.
Just a few hours after parting ways with former associate head coach and offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, Foster reportedly ushered in Tino Sunseri – the Indiana co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach who has spearheaded one of this year’s best collegiate offenses.
A source confirmed the departure to the IndyStar on Thursday afternoon, though no move can be made official until Indiana’s 2024 season concludes.
By Ira Gorawara
Football
Dec. 4, 2024 9:31 p.m.Trust Augusta: Carson Schwesinger has achieved greatness – now it’s time to recognize it
This post was updated Dec. 4 at 10:59 p.m.
Carson Schwesinger doesn’t just stall his opponents or the clock.
The redshirt junior linebacker stops them.
Fueled by a combination of calculation and instinct, he takes the ball carrier down by any means possible – even if it means finding the pocket or grasping for a limb.
By Nicole Augusta
Men's Water Polo
Dec. 4, 2024 7:23 p.m.UCLA men’s water polo NCAA tournament predictions 2024
This post was updated Dec. 4 at 11:09 p.m.
After suffering just its second loss of this season in the final of the MPSF West Championships, No.
By Ava Abrishamchian, Lamar Tuker, Nicolas Greamo, Olivia Miller, and Una O'Farrell
Football
Dec. 4, 2024 7:02 p.m.Foster crafts new roster amid early day signings, transfers, draft declarations
This post was updated Dec. 4 at 10:55 p.m.
With their season officially behind them, the Bruins have a new challenge in front of them: navigating the complex world of collegiate roster construction.
By Noah Massey
Men's Basketball
Dec. 3, 2024 10:34 p.m.All-around defense fuels UCLA men’s basketball to 1st Big Ten win over Washington
This post was updated Dec. 4 at 10:40 p.m.
A visit from the NFL seemed to have inspired the Bruins on Tuesday night.
With former-Husky-turned-Bruin Laiatu Latu – the 2023 Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year – in attendance, the Bruins’ defense took care of business against the Huskies.
In the programs’ 153rd meeting – and first as Big Ten opponents – UCLA men’s basketball (7-1, 1-0 Big Ten) defeated Washington (6-2, 0-1) by a score of 69-58 at Pauley Pavilion in both squads’ conference opener.
By Kai Dizon
Men's Basketball
Dec. 3, 2024 12:03 p.m.UCLA men’s basketball faces Washington as both teams seek to defend winning streak
Sometimes, a fresh start is all you need.
After both teams missed out on the 2024 NCAA Tournament, a clean slate is just what was in order for the Bruins and the Huskies.
By Matthew Niiya
Features
Dec. 2, 2024 11:29 a.m.Mateen Bhaghani blends pride, purpose to inspire young South Asian athletes
This post was updated Dec. 4 at 10:48 p.m.
The word “proud” often fails to suffice in the Bhaghani household. It feels a pound too light and a description too fragile to contain adequate weight.
By Ira Gorawara
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