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Malaika Onyia

Malaika Onyia is a journalist and multimedia creator originally from Los Angeles. She is a staff writer for The Stanford Daily, contributing to the Sports and Video sections. She is currently studying Economics and Communications.
Women's Soccer
Ali Riley strikes the ball during Stanford's 5-0 win over the University of the Pacific Tigers on August 24, 2008 at Laird Q. Cagan Stadium. Riley, and Angel City FC teammate Christen Press, will retire at the conclusion of the season next month. (Photo: DAVID GONZALES/ISI Photos)

From roommates to retirement: Two former Stanford players announce departure from pro soccer

Malaika Onyia
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Oct. 22
Men's Basketball
Head coach Kyle Smith during a game against Southern Methodist University at Maples Pavilion on March 1. The men's basketball program is coming off its most wins in a season since 2015. (Photo: Bob Drebin/ISI Photos)

Stanford men’s basketball lands two four-star recruits, including son of NBA legend

Malaika Onyia
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Sept. 23
Men's Water Polo
Head coach Brian Flacks during an NCAA Championship Tournament game against UCLA at Avery Aquatic Center on December 7, 2024. Flacks is currently at the center of a second investigation by the University into his behavior, which is expected to conclude within the next month. (Photo: JOHN TODD/ISI Photos)

Men’s water polo coach accused of retaliation following closed abuse investigation

Malaika Onyia
  •  
May 22
Men's Water Polo
Brian sits with arms crossed.

Stanford men’s water polo head coach under investigation for the second time

Malaika Onyia
  •  
April 17
Video
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Stanford @ Louisville: Men’s Basketball’s First Season in the ACC

Paige Plater and Malaika Onyia
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March 12
Video
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Mic’d Up | Stanford Men’s Basketball — #11 Ryan Agarwal

Paige Plater and Malaika Onyia
  •  
March 12
Men's Basketball
Basketball team huddled around coach.

Stanford men’s basketball falls to No. 14 Cardinals in fiery Louisville matchup 

Paige Plater and Malaika Onyia
  •  
March 9
Women's Basketball
Team stands in huddle.

Stanford women’s basketball weathers the storm, overpowers Miami Hurricanes at home

Malaika Onyia
  •  
Feb. 27
Men's Basketball
Stanford men's basketball celebrates on the bench during a game against Florida State University at Maples Pavilion. (Photo: BOB DREBIN/ISI Photos)

Stanford men’s basketball earns another home win, sits fifth in ACC standings

Paige Plater and Malaika Onyia
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Jan. 30
Men's Basketball
Oziyah Sellers during a game against the University of Virginia at Maples Pavilion. Sellers joins a list of veteran players who will not be returning to The Farm next season. (Photo: BOB DREBIN/ISI Photos)

Men’s basketball preserves winning streak after Oziyah Sellers’ career high

Paige Plater and Malaika Onyia
  •  
Jan. 26
Multimedia
stanford students big game

Stanford students gear up for Big Game

Malaika Onyia and Paige Plater
  •  
Nov. 22, 2024
Women's Basketball
Tara VanDerveer and Geno Auriemma after the Cardinal defeated the Huskies in a 2014 matchup at Maples Pavilion.

UConn’s Geno Auriemma overtakes VanDerveer as winningest college basketball coach

Malaika Onyia
  •  
Nov. 20, 2024
Women's Basketball
Coach talking to players on the bench

Stanford women’s basketball lands five-star recruit Lara Somfai

Malaika Onyia
  •  
Nov. 13, 2024
Women's Basketball
Nunu Agara drives past Emily Ryan during last year's Round of 32 game.

Coach’s Notebook: Stanford women’s basketball pulls away from Cal State LA 91-70 in exhibition match

Kaushik Sampath and Malaika Onyia
  •  
Oct. 31, 2024
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