Elena Versage
UCR women’s basketball underperforms in home opener
This past Friday, the University of California, Riverside (UCR) women’s basketball team hosted Saint Mary's College of California (SMC) in their home opener. Last...
Highlander in the Arena: Senior outside hitter shines for UCR volleyball
After leading the University of California, Riverside (UCR) to a 3–2 victory over the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), senior outside hitter Sophia...
Sandra Cisneros at UCR: Stories, identity and the power of voice
“The House on Mango Street” is required reading in hundreds of schools across the United States. The book tells the story of Esperanza Cordero,...
‘We go to battle every day to protect a shield that doesn’t value us’
The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) 2025 season is coming to end with the Finals under way. Things are heating up on the court,...
Sparks edge Mystics 81-78 to keep playoff hopes alive
On Sunday, Aug. 31, the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Washington Mystics, 81-78, at home. The Sparks kept their fight for a spot in...
Sparks build momentum with back-to-back wins
The Los Angeles Sparks faced the Washington Mystics for the first time this season on July 15 and came away with a 99–80 victory....
Los Angeles Sparks’ new play style leads to win over Connecticut Sun
On Sunday July 13, the Los Angeles Sparks defeated the Connecticut Sun at home, 92-88. Going into this matchup both teams had a losing...
Tartan Tailgating: Continuing a tradition, but noticing subtle differences
My friend Marissa and I have a longstanding tradition of going to at least one Los Angeles Sparks game each season. This past Friday,...
ACL injuries torment the world of women’s sports
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is the most crucial ligament in stabilizing your knee joint. It is a band of tissue that holds together...
Unrivaled Basketball: The new three-on-three basketball league paving the way for female athletes
Taking the world by storm on Jan. 17 in their inaugural first game, Unrivaled Basketball League has changed the game for women basketball players.
Based...