Ending their inaugural Big Ten season as conference champions may seem like the Bruins’ season-defining moment.
But the impact left on the conference may imprint a legacy much greater than a championship trophy.
Members of the UCLA administration warned at a town hall meeting that the university’s funding could be threatened.
Mary Osako, UCLA’s vice chancellor for strategic communications, moderated the Feb.
Silvia Jimenez stands outside her home in Escondido, California, holding a photo of her son, Luis Jimenez. The 33-year-old Chicana and Chicano studies and sociology student was a McNair Research Scholar and a member of Bruin Underground Scholars who advocated for the needs of formerly incarcerated students at UCLA. He died by suicide in December 2023. (Courtesy of Dylan Tzung)
Luis Jimenez was an exemplary son who sought unity between family and friends, helped with household chores and promised to spend his first paycheck taking his family out to eat.
From a young age, he was noble, friendly and always ready to lend a helping hand.
Most programs crumble after losing a key piece across three events.
The Bruins punched their ticket to nationals instead.
Despite freshman Macy McGowan – who competed on vault, bars and floor in every meet this year – being out both days of the NCAA Salt Lake Regional on Thursday and Saturday, No.
This post was updated April 6 at 11:40 p.m.
Everything was in place for a UCLA women’s basketball game as fans grabbed hot dogs, cheered with friends and wore UCLA gear – except this time, the players were over 2,000 miles away in Tampa, Florida.