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Road Trip: Cal men’s water polo heads to MPSF Invitational following undefeated start Nick Quinlan/Senior StaffIt was business as usual for Cal men’s water polo last Friday. There was no heart-stopping overtime, no onslaught of goals, no back-and-forth shootout, just a simple and methodical 18-10 win versus the No.12 UC Irvine Anteaters for the Bears. It was a match that never … [Read more...] about Road Trip: Cal men’s water polo heads to MPSF Invitational following undefeated start

Bears unfazed by competition in Bay tournament qualifier Nora Povejsil/Senior StaffNothing drives tennis players crazier than unwanted noise. At the recent US Open, even some of the best players in the world complained about the raucous crowd. But at least the fans in New York left their instruments at home. Hellman Tennis Complex was accompanied by drum beats coming from … [Read more...] about Bears unfazed by competition in Bay tournament qualifier

Cal confronts Cardinal: Prevail or fail? Lisi Ludwig/Senior StaffGrit: firmness of mind or spirit, an unyielding courage in the face of hardship or danger. People who display grit are the utmost terrifying yet inspiring specimen. These are the people we look up to, admire from a distance and attempt to imitate. If there is one thing that Cal volleyball has, it’s grit. This … [Read more...] about Cal confronts Cardinal: Prevail or fail?

Sunny skies for women’s soccer: No losses in 9 games Timothy Dawson/StaffCal women’s soccer has continued to stunt opponents in desert and rain this season with their unbeaten streak of a staggering eight wins and ties— nine, including their exhibition game against the Chinese National Team. The Bears triumphantly toppled both UNLV and University of Pennsylvania in this past … [Read more...] about Sunny skies for women’s soccer: No losses in 9 games

Back on track: Cal looks to pull out a win against Saint Mary’s Theo Wyss-Flamm/Senior StaffSuccess ebbs and flows, and this season for the Cal men’s soccer team has proven just that.   The Bears are currently second in the Pac-12 standings after a strong performance against San Diego State. However, after a rather dissatisfying loss against UCLA this past weekend on the road, … [Read more...] about Back on track: Cal looks to pull out a win against Saint Mary’s

Cal soccer splits pair at home Theo Wyss-Flamm/Senior StaffThe men’s soccer team splits a pair of games at home this week to open up conference play. Thursday afternoon at Edwards Stadium, the sun was shining and the Bears were ready to take on a red-hot Aztecs team. The Bears themselves were feeling good about their recent play as they came off their first win of the season … [Read more...] about Cal soccer splits pair at home

Swift sweep: Cal claims more wins over Saint Mary’s, UC Davis Michael Wan/StaffNo one likes a gold rush, especially not Saint Mary’s or UC Davis — and especially not after the defeat they experienced. The Bears took a trip to Moraga to claim a victory against a fiery red Saint Mary’s. With a clean final score of 3-0, the Bears undoubtedly dominated the game. Leah Schmidt kicked … [Read more...] about Swift sweep: Cal claims more wins over Saint Mary’s, UC Davis

It’s the climb: Cal football finds its footing Summer seemed to take a page from August’s book and slipped away into a moment in time. The onset of September has ushered in long weeks and tedious obligations. Exotic travel destinations dilute of relaxed travelers, students return to their dreadful academic stressors and gloomy clouds roll and overcast the formerly-blue skies. … [Read more...] about It’s the climb: Cal football finds its footing

Riverside records: Bears display personal skill at UCR Invitational Phillip Downey/Senior StaffThe arrival of Saturday morning saw one group of Bears breathing the South Bend air, gearing up in helmets and cleats, walking onto the daunting yet glorious Notre Dame stadium. Back on the West Coast, however, another group donning the blue and gold — perhaps smaller in stature, but … [Read more...] about Riverside records: Bears display personal skill at UCR Invitational