Gymnastics
Jan. 4, 2026 10:54 p.m.
Ciena Alipio salutes following her beam routine. The senior anchored the Bruin beam lineup Saturday, earning a 9.925. (Zimo Li/Daily Bruin senior staff)
There is far more room to fall than to grow when a team finishes one step from the top.
UCLA gymnastics learned that reality quickly.
After climbing from a 17th-place finish in 2024 to becoming national runners-up in 2025, the Bruins boast high expectations, especially the seniors.
By Ella Dunderdale
Gymnastics
Jan. 3, 2026 6:07 p.m.This post was updated Jan. 4 at 5:31 p.m.
It may not have been an Olympic stage.
But senior Jordan Chiles and freshman Tiana Sumanasekera – UCLA gymnastics’ two Olympians – stole the show at the Bruins’ first competition of the season.
By Alexandra Crosnoe
Gymnastics
Dec. 31, 2025 8:53 a.m.UCLA gymnastics lineup predictions 2026
This post was updated Dec. 31 at 2:36 p.m.
No. 4 UCLA gymnastics returns to competition after a historic 2025 run that culminated in its program-first Big Ten title and an NCAA championship runner-up finish.
By Ella Dunderdale, Finn Karish, and Hannah Westerhold
Gymnastics
Dec. 22, 2025 6:06 a.m.Jordan Chiles leads seniors, refreshed gymnastics roster into 2026 season
Jordan Chiles brought the Bruin floor party to Dancing with the Stars this fall, capturing third place.
Now, the two-time Olympian will dance alongside a new set of UCLA stars for her final hurrah in 2026.
By Finn Karish
Gymnastics
Dec. 16, 2025 12:09 a.m.Q&A: UCLA gymnastics coach Janelle McDonald discusses new season lineups, team dynamics
As the 2026 season approaches, UCLA gymnastics coach Janelle McDonald sat down with members of the Daily Bruin gymnastics beat to discuss the state of the program and its goals for the year ahead.
By Ella Dunderdale and Finn Karish
Gymnastics
Sept. 19, 2025 12:55 a.m.Film Breakdown: UCLA gymnastics freshmen recruits aim to fill key roles, set stage for new season
Last season, UCLA gymnastics had its most lucrative season since 2018, advancing to the NCAA championships and capturing second place, alongside a pair of individual titles.
By Ella Dunderdale
Gymnastics
Sept. 18, 2025 9:40 p.m.Battle of the Editors: Which UCLA athlete is most likely to become a ‘Double Bruin’ coach?
UCLA has a long history of athletes returning to Westwood to coach their alma mater – DeShaun Foster, Kelly Inouye-Perez and Adam Wright, just to name a few.
By Willa Campion, Connor Dullinger, Ella Dunderdale, Gabriela Garcia, Jacob Nguyen, and Grant Walters
Football
Aug. 25, 2025 2:36 p.m.2025 Big Ten Preview: Michigan State
UCLA is just weeks away from starting its second season in the Big Ten. After capturing seven Big Ten championships during their first year in the conference, the Bruins will look to build upon their inaugural year.
By Ella Dunderdale
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