MacDonald joined the Bruin as a sophomore in 2015 and contributed until he graduated in 2018. He spent time on the women's basketball, women's soccer and rowing beats.

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In their first meet of the year, UCLA rowing took home just one win against Stanford in the second varsity eight-man race. It was by the slimmest margin of the weekend, as well. The Bruins&#039; losses came in with much bigger time gaps between them and the Cardinal. (Daily Bruin file photo)

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Women&#8217;s rowing opens season, stays optimistic despite rudder difficulties

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It was clear from the beginning that UCLA rowing’s first meet of the season was going to be a lively one. The team ended the event against Stanford and San Diego State with a close win in the second varsity eight race, a win in a Stanford-less third varsity eight race, and a second place varsity finish.

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Women’s rowing opens season, stays optimistic despite rudder difficulties

By Reed MacDonald

March 4, 2018 9:37 p.m.