VICE’s short documentary is a window into Rodriguez’s life story. He was born in Mexico and immigrated to California at age 6 with his mom and two sisters. He grew up in Visalia, about 45 minutes from Fresno in the Central Valley.
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SCIAC cancels fall and winter sports amid COVID spike
The Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference announced Tuesday that conference competition, including championships, for all fall and winter sports during the 2020-21 academic year would be cancelled.
ULV athletes prepare for possible spring season
In-person activities for University of La Verne athletics are currently on hold due to the pandemic, but student-athletes are staying prepared for the possible return of their sports in the spring.
Coaches turn to alternative recruiting methods during pandemic
Aside from figuring out how to keep players in shape for next season, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused University of La Verne coaches to adapt to a new process of one of the most important parts of their job: recruiting.
Football fumbles the bag to Panthers on Senior Day
Senior Day did not go the way the Leopards hoped for as they lost their season finale to the Chapman Panthers 28-17 at Ortmayer Stadium on Saturday.
Kingsmen top Leopards in defensive brawl
The Leopards fell short of an incredible comeback, losing 20-15 to the Cal Lutheran Kingsmen at Ortmayer Stadium on Saturday.
Leopards bounce back in first road victory
A different offensive approach and a suffocating defense helped the Leopards win a tough 27-20 matchup over the Occidental Tigers at Kemp Stadium on Saturday.
Leopards school the Poets, 50-30
After a disheartening 49-14 loss to the hands of Pomona-Pitzer last week, the La Verne Leopards bounced back with a much needed win over Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference rival Whittier, 50-30
A century of La Verne sports
With over 400 athletes across 18 teams, it is easy to take La Verne’s athletic programs for granted. But as with many great things, our sports came from very humble beginnings.
Woman kicker tackles expectations
Kyeesha “Mika” Makekau, a native of the state of Hawaii, arrived at the University of La Verne this semester to become the first ever female football player.