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Gallery: Shakira resumes her US tour at the Intuit Dome with classic hits, new songs

Concertgoers won’t have to cry this summer.

Shakira resumed the U.S. leg of her “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour” on Saturday. The limited run of the Colombian singer-songwriter’s discography-spanning tour is being staged in smaller venues in comparison to the tour’s original record-breaking stadium shows.

How Tripo AI Is Building Interactive Worlds

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News sites are the new newspapers: People are abandoning them for social media

News sites are rapidly becoming the newspapers of the digital age. And you know what happened to newspapers. Worldwide, people in all age groups are ditching news sites and publishers’ apps in favor of social media and video networks. In fact, 18- to 34-year-olds are abandoning content on publishers’ platforms even more quickly than they’re...

The Newsground turns to coffee to fund investigative journalism

It’s a beloved newspaper cliché: The reader sitting at the kitchen table sipping a hot cup of coffee while leisurely scanning the newspaper. The news consumption experience, for most people, hasn’t looked like that for a long time. But a new publication wants to update the news-and-coffee experience for the modern era. Enter: The Newsground,...

Dancer University teaches local salsa, bachata classes students don’t want to drop

After teaching Latin dances for 16 years, UCLA alumnus Nicole Gil is looking to build community in Westwood through new classes. Dancer University, a Los Angeles-based Latin dance organization, hosted a salsa and bachata class in Westwood on May 23.

LA voters approve 3 tax measures in June primary election

This post was updated June 14 at 11:58 a.m. 3 Los Angeles ballot measures that will raise taxes passed in the June 2 primary election, according to NBC.

Erickson, Goldsmith advance to November general for California Senate District 24

Democrats John Erickson and Brian Goldsmith will proceed to the November general election for California State Senate District 24, which encompasses UCLA’s campus and surrounding communities.

‘Lead with intellect, humility and heart’: Lessons from 2026 commencement speakers

Speakers called on graduating students to stay resilient amid political division and academic challenges during the annual College of Letters and Science commencement ceremony Friday. UCLA hosted the ceremonies at 11 a.m., 3 p.m.

Soccer fans celebrate the start of the World Cup at BMO Stadium

Angelenos and tourists came together to kickoff the World Cup with a day of watch parties, tournament, and live music hosted by BMO and Adidas.  The event concluded with live...

Keke Palmer announces 5-year residency with TFT, plans to spotlight student work

This post was updated June 12 at 5:11 p.m. Keke Palmer is taking on a new role in Westwood. The Emmy Award winner announced Thursday morning that she will begin a five-year Artist in Residency program with UCLA’s School of Theater, Film and Television, titled “From Blocking to Broadcast.” The program will go into effect during the 2026-27 academic year and is in collaboration with KeyTV, which Palmer co-founded in 2021.

This Year: 2025-26

Listen to Podcasts editor Megan Vahdat, News editor and incoming editor-in-chief Alexandra Crosnoe, Arts and Entertainment editor Eric Sican and Assistant Sports editor Grant Walters discuss the top headlines from the 2025-26 academic year.

Editorial Cartoon: “the world, your oyster”

Editorial Cartoon: “My degree can’t tell me who to be!”

Editorial Cartoon: “What we mean by college friends”

Gallery: Vacations brings its ‘Holy Grail Tour’ to the Troubadour with three-day run

Vacations performed three consecutive sold-out shows at the Troubadour from June 2 to June 4. The Australian indie band announced its “Holy Grail Tour” to promote the release of its fourth studio album, “Pursuit of Anything,” releasing Oct.

The logistics of graduation at UCLA

What goes into planning the 73 graduation ceremonies for 15,000 UCLA graduates? The Daily Bruin brings you this look at the complex logistics of commencement. Videography: Nina Ali, Max Davis-Housefield, Abhi Kumar, Victoria Marchetti, Milo Misher and Celine Ngo Editor: Max Davis-Housefield Executive Producers: Max Davis-Housefield, Nina Ali and Nora Gallagher

Daily Bruin Graduation Issue – June 12, 2026

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Students reflect on housing experiences amid floods, policy changes

Catherine Wunderly, a front desk supervisor for Hedrick Court, was asleep when she received six 1 a.m. emergency calls in early November. The next morning, the second-year neuroscience student said she had learned a flood had impacted Hedrick Hall – a dorm building in Hedrick Court – displacing 32 students from 11 dorm rooms.

Editorial Cartoon: “Early Graduation”

How to get married in Las Vegas: planning your ceremony with the right support

Las Vegas stands out as one of the world’s top wedding destinations, blending straightforward legal requirements with a dazzling array of venues and options for every preference and budget. Planning...

UC faculty board reconsiders standardized testing policy amid readiness concerns

This post was updated June 11 at 3:24 p.m. A UC-wide faculty board will reconsider its stance on requiring standardized testing for first-year admissions, the group announced Thursday.

Editorial Cartoon: “Reveling in Negligence”

Campus Financial Habits: How Students Manage Rising Everyday Costs

College life has always required planning, but rising everyday costs make it even more important. Expenses like food, rent, transportation, and school supplies can quickly strain a limited budget. For...

How an Alaska news nonprofit bought the local newspaper it was founded to compete with

It’s been a big couple of years for Amy Bushatz. A former executive editor of Military.com, her husband’s military career had taken their family to the Matanuska-Susitna Valley of Alaska — northern suburbs of Anchorage that make up the state’s fastest growing region. (Perhaps best known in the Lower 48 as the starting point for...

Armed suspect robbed victims at fraternity house, UCPD reports

UCPD is investigating an armed robbery that occurred on Gayley Avenue on Thursday at 2:15 a.m. A man with a firearm entered a fraternity house and took three people’s jewelry, according to a Clery Timely Warning alert.

The Big Dig podcast goes nationwide with the “Highway Teardown Tour”

Back in 2023, GBH, one of the public radio stations in Boston, put out a podcast called The Big Dig. Hosted by Ian Coss, the podcast was a deep dive into the infamous, massively expensive project in Boston that tore down an elevated highway and moved it underground.The podcast was wonky, filled with archival tape...

No. 1 overall seed UCLA baseball eliminated from NCAA tournament via upset

On May 31, No. 1 overall seed UCLA baseball (52-8, 28-2 Big Ten) was eliminated in the regional round of the NCAA tournament by No. 4 seed Saint Mary’s (now 36-27, 15-12 WCC) at Jackie Robinson Stadium.

UCLA faculty discuss their graduations, share advice

Three UCLA faculty members reflect on their graduation memories and give advice to graduating students. Videography: Hannah Morgan and Amara Patel Editor: Hannah Morgan Executive Producers: Max Davis-Housefield, Nina Ali and Nora Gallagher

Dental kit billing change attempts to address GI Bill gap for student veterans

This post was updated June 10 at 9:50 p.m. The UCLA School of Dentistry will adopt a new billing structure that aims to allow federal aid to cover student veterans’ dental kit fees next fall, following allegations that the university had obstructed students’ ability to access benefits.

The Centre Daily Times unionizes after backlash to McClatchy’s AI tool

Josh Moyer remembers the exact moment he decided he needed to unionize. Moyer is a senior reporter for the Centre Daily Times, a newspaper in State College, PA, and for months he had been concerned about a new AI tool being rolled out in his newsroom. McClatchy, the Centre Daily Times’ parent company, had chosen...

AI use, growth challenges, and funding cuts: A new report looks at the state of nonprofit news

The Institute for Nonprofit News released its ninth annual INN Index on Tuesday, analyzing data reported from hundreds of its members to understand the state of nonprofit news in 2025. The Index remains one of the most detailed snapshots of the revenue and audience picture across nonprofit newsrooms; this year’s data set primarily draws on...

Daily Bruin Graduation Issue – June 10, 2026

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UCLA track and field coaching supports players ahead of NCAA outdoor championship

Coaches are responsible for building and nurturing relationships with their athletes. And Joanna Hayes has embraced an athlete-first approach throughout her new stint in Westwood. The UCLA track and field director helped lead 11 athletes to the NCAA outdoor championships, which will span from Wednesday to Saturday at Hayward Field in Eugene.

In defense of the influencer

It’s time we shake the stigma around internet stardom.

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Behind Duffl’s deliveries, USC students run the operation

The on-demand convenience delivery service built its USC location around a workforce composed entirely of students.

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Melt reaches heavenly heights with soulful indie-pop warmth

From clever lyricism to joyous grooves, this band’s rich arrangements are unforgettable.

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A look into women’s volleyball’s 2026 schedule

The Trojans will play in the State Farm Volleyball Showcase and the inaugural Big Ten Tournament.

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FIFA is sabotaging soccer’s future in the U.S.

The World Cup’s exorbitant ticket prices are silencing the loudest fans and killing the love of the sport in North America.

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Baseball’s season ends in Super Regionals against North Carolina

The Trojans were denied a trip to the College World Series following a walk-off stunner by the Tar Heels.

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Malcolm Todd’s ‘Do That Again’ is unapologetically apologetic

The singer's third album tells a story about old loves using his signature sound and honesty.

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Non-tenure faculty move to unionize amid University pushback

In a recent election, 70% of faculty voted in favor of the United Faculty-UAW union.

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The FIFA World Cup is getting ready to kick off

The FIFA World Cup is set to begin on Thursday, and in the Los Angeles area and the San Fernando Valley, there will be many opportunities to watch the matches....

Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton progress to general election for California governor

Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton will compete to be California’s next governor in November, the Associated Press announced Tuesday. Becerra, a former United States Secretary of Health and Human Services, and Hilton, a political commentator, earned 27.9% and 24.9% of the vote, respectively.

Senior signoff: Aadarsh Tripathi looks back on tennis career

Reminiscing about my time at UCLA, I experience many emotions and nostalgic moments. I am super grateful to be part of the Bruin family, and it is something I will carry with me for the rest of my life.

Senior signoff: Carly McMurray reflects on sisterhood, setbacks and the soul of UCLA water polo

When I think of UCLA water polo, there is one word that comes to my mind – sisterhood. Being a junior in high school, trying to decide where to spend your next four years is a nerve-racking and stressful time.

What kind of stories are best at turning local news readers into subscribers? It’s hard news, not the soft stuff

Let’s start with the good news. What types of news stories are most likely to make a reader subscribe on a local newspaper’s website? Is it celebrity news, horoscopes, sports scores, the gardening column? Nope — it’s hard news. Local government, public health, politics — the sort of stuff that makes for a healthy democracy....

Sidequest: Learning to DJ

On this episode of Sidequest, Podcast hosts Hela Khalil, Tilly Jones and Anya Modi talk about their experience attending Music Industry 117: The Disc Jockey as Performer and interview Professor Justin Paul and music industry apprentice Alexandra Keshishian about the class.

Ep. 3 – Curious Clubs: Forensic Bruin Investigators

Listen to another episode of Curious Clubs as we interview the Forensic Bruin Investigators and discover the fascinating world of forensics, criminology and more!

William Gauvin: I’m William Gauvin, and this is Curious Clubs, a Daily Bruin podcast that explores the many different and unique clubs here at UCLA.

Gallery: UCLA baseball’s season ends in sudden disappointment with loss to Saint Mary’s

UCLA baseball (52-8, 28-2 Big Ten) failed to qualify for the Men’s College World Series as the NCAA tournament’s No. 1 overall seed for the third time in program history since 2015 after falling to Los Angeles Regional No.

UCLA History, Brick by Brick

Construction for UCLA’s Westwood campus first began in 1927, nearly a century ago. Since those foundational years, the campus has expanded to serve more than 33,000 undergraduate students.

Ted Lieu, Houston Brignano win 36th district representative primary

This post was updated June 9 at 2:10 p.m. Democratic incumbent Ted Lieu and Republican challenger Houston Brignano will face off in November for California’s 36th congressional district, which includes UCLA and surrounding areas.

LA mayor candidates Karen Bass, Nithya Raman advance to general election

This post was updated June 8 at 6:35 p.m. Incumbent Karen Bass and city councilmember Nithya Raman will advance to a November runoff for Los Angeles mayor, the Associated Press announced Monday. Fourteen candidates were on the ballot for the June 2 primary election.

Inside UCLA faculty pay: 2020-24 stability, salary scales and supplemental earnings

This post was updated June 8 at 4:17 p.m. Key takeaways:

After adjusting for inflation, UCLA’s median professor pay changed relatively little between 2020 and 2024, despite nominal salaries steadily increasing over the same period.

Crimewatch: May 2026

Sources: UCPD. Graphic reporting by Julian Duaybis, assistant News editor. Interactive by Bianca Peralta, Data editor. UCPD recorded 606 unique entries in its May 1-31 daily crime log.

Journalistic integrity is the backbone of our democracy -30-

In professor Abigail Goldman’s “Media, Ethics, and Digital Age: Case-Study Approach” class, students go over various cases biweekly to discuss how a newspaper should deal with different aspects of news development.

Rory Gilmore brought me to The Bruin, but what I learned made me stay -30-

I like to tell people that I’ve based my entire college experience on Pitch Perfect, just replacing acapella with Ultimate Frisbee. While I’m (mostly) joking when I say this, what is definitely true is that I applied to the Daily Bruin because of Gilmore Girls.

Finding my voice at The Bruin as an opinionated international student -30-

Being an international student in the United States means receiving a lot of noes. No, I can’t work off campus without receiving academic credit or filing a petition with the government.

My first interview was terrifying, but the Bruin taught me to keep asking questions -30-

I was seventeen when I attended a talk with Clarissa Ward. Only two minutes into hearing about her experience working as a war zone reporter in Afghanistan, Iraq and other places, I knew I wanted to be a journalist in some capacity.

Starting at the end: new beginnings in my last days at UCLA -30-

Starting new adventures at the end of UCLA, to many, is ironic. You are on the verge of graduating – moving into the big, wide world.

At the Daily Bruin, curiosity became more than an instinct. It became perspective. -30-

The Daily Bruin changed me – but not in the way you would think. Attending UCLA was a dream of mine. When it came true, I knew I was up for a challenge.

I found more than a newsroom at the Daily Bruin. It gave me a community. -30-

When I first walked into Kerckhoff Hall, I carried 37 years of uncertainty with me. I carried community college nights that felt endless. I carried imposter syndrome.

The Bruin taught me writing. Writing taught me to understand the world. -30-

A little over four years ago, I received my acceptance to UCLA. I felt a multitude of emotions: happiness, validation, disbelief, gratitude and fear. I viewed UCLA as the final destination after years of hard work.

The Daily Bruin helped me train my superpower -30-

If you could have any superpower, which one would you have and why? We’ve all heard this question a thousand times. It’s a go-to ice breaker, no matter how old you are.

The story I never expected to write for the Daily Bruin -30-

I’ve been writing stories for as long as I can remember. I was the shy kid in class who spent time writing fictional characters and mystical-like plotlines in my notebooks.

One last appreciation post, sans Slackmojis: My final farewell to Daily Bruin -30-

After more than 225 bylines, it’s still the #appreciation messages I wrote on Slack that stand out as my proudest moments at the Daily Bruin. Any time a major project wrapped – such as the Grammys, Coachella or Spring Sing – I loved nothing more than writing essays of gratitude for the friends who made the coverage possible.

The Bruin taught me what I wanted, then gave me something better -30-

I didn’t join the Daily Bruin to make friends. Wait, ew – that sounds so aggressive. I didn’t mean it like that. I meant that, objectively, I applied to The Bruin at the beginning of my freshman year because I thought it was an essential move for my career.

I thought I was searching for a ‘thing,’ but I already had it -30-

As I’m writing this, although I’m supposed to be recollecting and reflecting on my favorite memories and lessons from my past four years in the Daily Bruin, I can only think of the preceding page of my notebook.

Through mentorship, projects, connection at The Bruin, we built more than stories -30-

I’ll keep it short and simple because I could write a whole book on my Daily Bruin experience. I walked through the doors of Kerckhoff almost every day.

2 years later -30-

I still can’t believe you guys let me be a journalist. To everyone – genuinely – thank you. Konecky was the 2025-26 metro editor and a Photo contributor.

The memories that shaped my time at the Daily Bruin -30-

My time at the Daily Bruin has been nothing short of wonderful. I vividly remember the excitement that came with receiving my acceptance – a joy that only doubled when I was placed on the gymnastics beat and got the chance to immerse myself in a world I had spent so long admiring from afar.

For 4 years at UCLA, The Bruin was my team -30-

My identity has always been grounded in the teams I am a part of: my family, my soccer team, my church, my girls and now, The Bruin.

I couldn’t publish more than 1 story, but I can tell if your ellipses are 1 character -30-

If you were to tell me I’d join the Daily Bruin – I’d 100% believe you. After all, being part of The Bruin was something I had set my mind on shortly after committing to UCLA.

Daily Bruin Graduation Issue – June 8, 2026

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BEAM raises awareness of Alzheimer’s disease through community outreach, research

A UCLA club is partnering with local senior living homes and engaging in research to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Brain-Health Education and Advocacy Movement at UCLA works with the Mary S.

Mahek Jindani brings international influence to the Bruin dance world

Artist Mahek Jindani has brought a global perspective to dance at UCLA. The fourth-year applied linguistics and dance student – who is of Indian heritage – was born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and spent the first 15 years of her life in the nation’s capital of Kinshasa.

Sylas Umoren spins cross-cultural connection into energizing, genre-bending DJ sets

From Westwood to Tokyo, Sylas Umoren’s sets can amp up any crowd. Performing as a DJ since 2024, the fourth-year global studies and Japanese language and culture student brings his eclectic, jazz-inspired EDM mixes to Westwood’s rager scene.

Opinion: Postgrad fulfillment means finding your own path, not conforming to expectations

While thinking about how to write my last piece – to end my four years at the Daily Bruin in a way that left me feeling satisfied – I did what many modern college students would do: I procrastinated and doomscrolled.

Broxton Plaza marks full year of pedestrian infrastructure for students, community

UCLA’s 2025-26 academic year marked Broxton Plaza’s first full year in operation, drawing positive reactions from students and business owners. Broxton Plaza – a car-free area in Westwood Village, located at the intersection of Broxton Avenue and Weyburn Avenue – opened to pedestrians in February 2025.

PRIME: Liberation Left Untold

Decades after helping ignite UCLA’s early LGBTQ+ liberation movement, Donald Kilhefner reflects on the early setbacks and triumphs in the fight for visibility.

PCOS is now PMOS. What does this mean for the condition?

Polycystic ovary syndrome was renamed to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome to better represent the condition and its symptoms, UCLA health professionals said. Scientists announced the name change May 12 at the European Congress of Endocrinology in Prague, and the American Society for Reproductive Medicine endorsed the switch to PMOS May 27.

Undergraduate Writing Center receives $6 million donation from alumnus

The Undergraduate Writing Center received a $6 million donation from alumnus Kwame J. Granderson on May 19, allowing the center to continue its operations for years to come.

Rebecca Robles educates students on live music industry with Backstage Pass

Rebecca Robles wants to give students a “Backstage Pass” to the live music industry. As assistant conductor for her high school choir and a former member of a punk band, Robles, a fourth-year music industry student, said she always knew she wanted to pursue music but had a hard time finding her path without the guidance of a college degree.

Dizon’s Disposition: UCLA baseball’s elimination from NCAA regional is not sure sign of failed season

It’s been nearly a week since then-No. 1 UCLA baseball was eliminated in its own NCAA regional. People, many of whom have doubted the Bruins’ legitimacy all year long, feel like they’ve been proven right.

Rick Chavez Zbur, Colin Hernandez advance to state assembly general election

Democratic incumbent Rick Chavez Zbur and Democratic challenger Colin Hernandez will compete in November to represent California Assembly District 51 after winning the most votes in Tuesday’s primary election.

What’s popping: Exploring club pop-ups on UCLA’s campus

For the 2025-26 academic year, UCLA has 1,523 campus organizations registered with the Student Organizations, Leadership and Engagement office. Nearly 100 new organizations registered in spring quarter alone.

Meet the mental coach behind the success of many UCLA student-athletes

Education and information studies lecturer Julie Pelikhova has taught student-athletes and coaches to prioritize their mental health for six years. Pelikhova – who teaches for UCLA’s Transformative Coaching and Leadership master’s program – said her experience helping students succeed in their sports inspired her to write a book titled “Mindset Champion: Winning the Inner Game for Student Athletes.” The book promotes conversations about athletes’ mental health and addresses the stigma surrounding it, she added.

Ryan Bucu leaps from being 2nd male UCLA Dance Team member to LA Rams Cheerleader

Ryan Bucu knows how to make it pop. The fourth-year sociology student made history as the second male member of the UCLA Dance Team at the start of his junior year.

SJP demands divestment, recognizes Palestinian displacement in demonstration

This post was updated June 6 at 8:40 p.m. About 35 people marched on campus Friday to demand UCLA divest from companies associated with the Israeli military, end on-campus policing and drop conduct cases against student protesters.

Editorial Cartoon: “Appointments”

Opinion: How Epstein files clickbait causes retraumatization exacerbated by institutions

The media treats Jeffrey Epstein as a spectacle instead of confronting the institutional failures that protected him. Epstein, a wealthy financier with ties to politicians, celebrities and business leaders, pleaded guilty in 2008 to state charges involving the solicitation of prostitution from a minor.

Book preview: Summer stories of secrets, love and time travel await readers

Summer’s slow afternoons and eternal sunshine offer readers the perfect opportunity to crack open a new book. Whether through time travel, long-buried secrets or love brought back to life, this summer’s book releases are looking back to move forward.

Medical professionals, club emphasize CPR, AED skills amid national awareness week

This post was updated June 6 at 8:56 p.m. Most people learn CPR in case of a once-in-a-lifetime medical emergency. But for Tazan Gallardo, a senior emergency trauma technician at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, performing CPR is a daily occurrence that allows him to help save lives.

Finding their pack: Furries at UCLA builds confidence through fursonas, community

This post was updated June 4 at 7:13 p.m. If you’ve seen them out on Bruin Walk, in Westwood or in the wild, Furries at UCLA is always having a paw-sitive time.

With its new season, the podcast Scene on Radio takes on the news

For more than a decade, the podcast Scene on Radio has dedicated each season to one big topic: whiteness, men and the origins of misogyny, climate change, and capitalism, among others. Now, after seven seasons, the team is turning the lens inward with a season called The News. The first two episodes dropped last week....

Gallery: UCLA softball’s senior-led postseason comes to a close at WCWS

The 2026 Women’s College World Series marked UCLA softball’s (53-10, 20-4 Big Ten) 34th trip to Oklahoma City in a chance to chase its 13th national championship.

Tansa is pioneering a new model for investigative journalism in Japan

On paper, Japan seems to have a thriving journalism sector. The world’s third-largest economy also is home to several of the most widely circulated newspapers in the world, such as the Yomiuri Shimbun, which, with 6.2 million subscribers, the highest paid circulation of any independent media outlet in the world, and the Asahi Shimbun, with...

Daily Bruin Print Issue – June 4, 2026

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Felicia’s Findings: Grant, Woolery, Tinsley cement UCLA legacies

This post was updated June 3 at 11:32 p.m.. The Bruins have produced many of the best players in softball history. But a trio like Megan Grant, Taylor Tinsley and Jordan Woolery only graces a program once.

UCLA men’s golf finishes 2nd at NCAA championship in best performance since 2008

This post was updated June 3 at 11:25 p.m. The Bruins concluded their season just short of the mountaintop. No. 7 seed UCLA men’s golf placed second at the NCAA championship in Carlsbad, California, its best result since winning its second-ever national title in 2008.

Winner takes all: Which classic summer movie shines the brightest?

As spring shifts to summer, a new range of films come into season. From skipping school to fleeing great white sharks, a host of films are quintessential summer classics.

Opinion: UCLA, can you hear us? It’s time for the university to improve community engagement

I’ve never been good at predictions. But when my community engagement professor asked a 25-student seminar how many of them felt UCLA cared about what they had to say, I knew almost no one would raise their hand.

Opinion: Music is a powerful tool for processing emotions in fast-paced lives

This post was updated June 4 at 4:00 p.m. Music has always captivated me. I constantly gravitate toward outlandish noises in songs and in my day-to-day surroundings.

Active Minds UCLA’s radio show seeks to destigmatize mental health

Though Mental Health Awareness Month has concluded, the UCLA Radio-affiliated show “Let’s Talk About It: Mental Health” is keeping conversations about mental health alive on campus.

The Cost of a Guarantee: UCLA Housing Rates Rise as 4/2 Plan Expands Access

This post was updated June 3 at 2:18 p.m. UCLA has a four-year housing guarantee for undergraduate students, but housing rates have steadily increased since its implementation. What the 4/2 Guarantee Promised UCLA announced in March 2022 that incoming first-year students would be guaranteed up to four years of university-owned housing.

Crafting for Cancer crochets handmade items for children affected by cancer

Members of Crafting for Cancer may come for the hobby, but they stay for the cause. UCLA’s Crafting for Cancer is a club dedicated to supporting people affected by cancer.

RTPC faculty vote in favor of union

The result comes nearly a year and a half after first petitioning to create a union.

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The Minnesota Star Tribune will cut 15% of its staff — and may become a nonprofit

Just a month after winning a Pulitzer Prize for breaking news reporting, The Minnesota Star Tribune will offer buyouts and lay off up to 15% of its staff, the company said Tuesday. The Star Tribune has 495 employees, including a newsroom of 200 journalists. The cuts will affect every department and the newsroom will be...

Why Malaysian Football Fans Are Spending More Time on Sports Live Platforms

Why Malaysian Football Fans Are Spending More Time on Sports Live Platforms Introduction Football has always played a major role in Malaysian sports culture. From the English Premier League to international tournaments and regional competitions, millions of fans across the country follow football closely every week.

These 16 new journalism jobs could help publishers “future-proof” their newsrooms

Ten years ago, the phrase “chatbots with specific character voices” would not have appeared in a journalism job posting. But here we are in 2026, and The Economist — hiring for a senior AI engineer for its AI Lab — mentions that “fine-tuning [AI] models for style or persona” is a great bit of experience...

Everyday misogyny reveals foundational gender disparities

The subtle sights of misogyny we easily dismiss are often more harmful than they appear.

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Social connection and relief should be associated with self-actualization

Work hard, play hard culture devalues interpersonal relationships and fails to respond to hyperproductivity.

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A fabulous guide to Pride Month in LA

Here are five affordable ways to celebrate Pride in Los Angeles this month.

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Violet Grohl channels dreamy alt-rock in ‘Be Sweet To Me’

In her debut album, the singer-songwriter brings back the grunge of the ’90s.

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Classifieds – June 3, 2026

The Daily Trojan features Classified advertising in each day's edition. Here you can read, search, and even print out each day's edition of the Classifieds.

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USC agreed to $2 million settlement over late fees

Students charged certain late fees over the last decade may be entitled to payment if they submit a claim by June 5.

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Women’s golf finishes second at NCAA Championships

The Trojans couldn’t end their historic season with an upset against Stanford for the national title.

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Baseball upsets No. 12 Texas A&M to win College Station Regional

The Trojans won four in a row to advance to their first super regional since 2005.

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Incumbent Rob Bonta, candidate Michael Gates advance in attorney general primary

Democratic incumbent Rob Bonta and Republican candidate Michael Gates will compete to be California’s attorney general in November after earning the most votes in Tuesday’s primary election.

Second Take: ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ battles off-screen drama, multiverse fatigue ahead of release

This post was updated June 2 at 4:16 p.m. Dread it. Run from it. “Avengers: Doomsday” arrives all the same. In March 2025, Marvel Studios announced that production on “Avengers: Doomsday” had begun.

Sister Jewelry: Meaningful Pieces That Celebrate Unbreakable Bonds

In today’s fashion landscape, jewelry is no longer just about aesthetics — it’s about meaning, connection, and storytelling. One of the most heartfelt trends gaining traction across the US is sister jewelry, designed to...

How is UCLA women’s basketball’s record-breaking draft class doing in the WNBA?

Six players from UCLA women’s basketball’s 2026 graduating class are actively rostered in the WNBA. The Bruins made history in the 2026 WNBA Draft for most players selected in the first round and most players drafted in the same class.

UCLA announces $125 million Semiconductor Hub with industry partners

The Henry Samueli School of Engineering’s new $125 million Semiconductor Hub will push technological boundaries, faculty and administrators said at a conference May 21. The hub will accelerate research on semiconductors, which are materials used in computer chips to regulate electrical current, faculty speakers said.

Senior dean of the College, dean of Physical Sciences to step down next June

This post was updated June 3 at 9:50 p.m. The senior dean of the UCLA College and dean of the Division of Physical Sciences will step down in June 2027, Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Darnell Hunt announced Tuesday.

Mayoral candidate Nithya Raman meets with students in Westwood

Students gathered at Diddy Riese on May 26 for a meet and greet with Los Angeles mayoral candidate and City Councilmember Nithya Raman. Bruin Democrats, who endorsed Raman earlier in May, hosted the event.

Editorial: Punishing minor USAC campaign infractions causes unnecessary disruption

The USA Elections Board issued six disqualification notices to candidates in the Undergraduate Students Association Council elections this 2026-27 cycle, even though some were later revoked.

How a veteran video games journalist went solo and built a sustainable business

I always enjoy reading Creator Spotlight, a twice-weekly newsletter about the “creator” business. (Though man, I still wish we’d settled on some other term.) Led by Francis Zierer, it features lengthy interviews with creators of all sorts, some of them journalists. Today’s interview is worth a look. It’s with Stephen Totilo, a long-time video games...

LA County sheriff race features 8 candidates, differing visions for LASD

Eight candidates – including an incumbent and his predecessor – are running to lead the country’s largest sheriff department in the June 2 primary election. The candidates, all current or former members of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, are running on differing approaches to homelessness, immigration enforcement and how to manage the department’s billion-dollar budget.

“Fueled by facts and receipts,” Sylvia Salazar explains U.S. politics for Latino audiences

The last weekend of May, Sylvia Salazar was waiting for her flight to take off when she pulled out her phone and explained why protestors were on a hunger strike outside Delaney Hall, an ICE facility in New Jersey. As passengers found their seats and loaded their luggage into the overhead compartments behind her, Salazar,...

CDS Responds to Reddit Post Alleging Issues at Browne Dining Hall

On May 19, an anonymous Reddit user posted in r/Caltech, a Reddit forum for Caltech-related posts, alleging food safety, sanitation, and workplace issues at Browne Dining Hall. The post appeared under the username “No-Environment-3923” and was titled “PSA from a former cook: Be very careful eating at Caltech Dining Halls (Browne).” The Tech messaged the user through Reddit, who accepted the message request but did not reply before the account was deleted.

As We Scatter to the Winds

May 27, 2026, marked my fifth anniversary of my arrival at Caltech, when I was freshly off the boat – or rather, off the plane. Here in Southern California, the weather seems almost unchanged from one day to the next, and the lack of dramatic seasonal shifts can create the illusion that time is stagnant (unless you are a birder paying close attention to migrants). But as we approach this year’s commencement, I cannot help but reflect on how quickly time has passed.

Caltech Y Volunteers Remove Ivy at the LA Arboretum for Make-A-Difference Day

On April 11, Caltech students traveled to the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden in Arcadia for a Make-A-Difference Day service project organized by the Caltech Y. Volunteers spent the morning removing Algerian ivy from tree trunks and root systems, helping protect the Arboretum’s plant life from invasive overgrowth. The 127-acre Arboretum, established as a public garden in 1947, sits on historic Rancho Santa Anita, once known to the native Tongva people as Aleupkigna, or “the place of many waters.”

End of Term: Wishing You a Great Summer from Housing & Dining!

Hello everyone from Housing and Dining Services! As the final stretch of the academic year wraps up, we want to take a moment to congratulate all of our students on completing another incredible term. To our graduating seniors, congratulations! We are so incredibly proud of everything you’ve accomplished during your time at Caltech, and we wish you the absolute best on your next adventure.

Fearlessness, Community, and Unfinished Work: Rosenbaum on His Caltech Presidency

As Thomas F. Rosenbaum prepares to conclude twelve years as Caltech’s president, the Institute stands between continuity and transition. Under Rosenbaum’s tenure, Caltech expanded its physical campus, deepened its investment in quantum science and sustainability, increased the proportion of Pell-eligible students, and navigated a turbulent national climate for higher education and federally funded research. In July, Ray Jayawardhana will become Caltech’s next president. Rosenbaum spoke with the Tech about unfinished work, student well-being, federal science policy, JPL, the role of universities in American democracy, and what should remain stubbornly Caltech.

From Nightclub Door Lists to Fashion’s Front Row: The Unlikely Journey of Melissa Magsaysay

There’s a particular kind of audacity required to fail spectacularly at being a cocktail waitress and somehow turn that failure into a career-defining opportunity. Melissa Magsaysay has made a career out of this kind of alchemy—transforming what others might see as limitations into launching pads, and using fashion journalism to reshape who gets to be seen and heard in an industry notorious for its gatekeeping. Today, as host of the LA Times Studios podcast “Living Well,” a contributing writer for Business of Fashion and Vogue Philippines, and co-founder of Duster—a fashion brand built around the Filipino house dress—Magsaysay has become something her 11-year-old self, thumbing through fashion magazines in the San Francisco Bay Area, might not have imagined: a voice who uses fashion as a lens to examine larger questions of representation and cultural heritage.

Integrated Core, One Year Later

On a Saturday afternoon this spring, part of Caltech’s inaugural Integrated Core cohort found itself somewhere few first-year lab sections go: wandering the aisles of Home Depot. They were looking for tubing, buckets, connectors, and whatever else might help them build small-scale carbon capture systems from scratch. One group was growing algae.

NASA to Compete JPL Management Contract as Caltech Prepares Bid

NASA announced on May 22 that it will open the next contract to manage and operate the Jet Propulsion Laboratory to competition, marking a potentially significant change in the nearly seven-decade relationship among NASA, Caltech, and JPL. Caltech has managed JPL for NASA since 1958, when the laboratory was transferred from the U.S. Army to the newly established space agency. JPL itself traces its origins to Caltech researchers in 1936.

Opera’s Rising Stars: The Pasadena Vocal Competition

In the bubble of STEM academia, the ages 22-33 are reminiscent of college graduations, graduate studies, and perhaps a postdoc or two while navigating the faculty search process. Along the way, scholars may assemble portfolios and grants alike to request funding for their studies. The musical world is not too different from ours.

Seeking Student Perspectives on the Honor Code and In-Person Exams

The Tech is collecting student input for future coverage on the Honor Code, exam formats and related topics. Caltech’s Honor Code states, “No member of the Caltech community shall take unfair advantage of any other member of the Caltech community.” In classes, the Honor Code is often reflected in rules about collaboration, outside resources, exams and tools such as large language models.

Senator Adam Schiff Goes Down the Quantum Rabbit Hole at Caltech

On May 27, California Senator Adam Schiff visited Caltech for a tour that moves from the hardware of quantum computing to the philosophical puzzles of quantum mechanics. Schiff, joined by his wife Eve, toured Professor Manuel Endres’ lab, met with President Thomas F. Rosenbaum, and spoke with John Preskill about entanglement, hidden variables, many worlds, time travel, and what Feynman might have thought of AI-generated Feynman lectures. Schiff came to campus not as a passive dignitary, but as a self-described quantum enthusiast.

The Invisible — On Mental Health Awareness Month

There is a specific kind of silence that lives inside high-achieving students. It is not the silence of a quiet library or a sleeping dorm room. It is the silence of a mind that has been running for so long, so loudly, that the noise has become indistinguishable from who you are.

The Work Continues

Serving as Editor-in-Chief of The California Tech has meant learning that a newspaper is never simply present to itself. Each issue arrives as if final (laid out/proofed/printed/distributed), but it is also always provisional. A trace of arguments not fully resolved, conversations still unfolding, absences we could not quite make visible, and futures we did not yet know how to name.

Two Random Food Reviews

Hi Tech readers! I’ve been very busy these past two weeks — nonstop lab work on weekends as I finished preparing for one beamtime, and am starting preparations for a second beamtime now! As a result, I did not have time to review any of the remaining restaurants in the SGV Food Passport yet. I will have more time in July, so I will try to swing by them then!

When Science Meets the Streets

In Chen 100, the evening’s panel wasn’t your typical academic climate discussion. Sure, there were JPL scientists who operate Mars rovers and analyze biodiversity with terabytes of satellite data. But these researchers had something else in common: they’re also union organizers, tenant advocates, and community activists who’ve learned that solving climate change requires more than just better science.

Who Gets Believed Under a Warming Sun?

On May 16, in Frautschi Hall, Katherine Vondy’s The Heat of the Sun’s Rays received a staged reading as part of MACH 33, Caltech’s festival of new science-driven plays. Two earlier glimpses of the play had already entered the campus conversation: on April 11, during festival auditions at TACIT House, and on April 21 — during Earth Week — when the Resnick Sustainability Center hosted a reading of a selection from the script.

UCLA history panel examines historical roots of modern immigration policy

This post was updated June 3 at 10:01 p.m. Professors said President Donald Trump’s crackdown on immigration mirrors historical discrimination at a Wednesday panel hosted by UCLA’s history department.

11 Bruins earn NCAA track and field championship bids at West Regionals

This post was updated June 3 at 11:38 p.m. Wonka’s Golden Ticket. A lucky scratcher. And an NCAA championship punch ticket. Each secures a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Tom Steyer makes final pitch to UCLA students ahead of gubernatorial primary

This post was updated June 2 at 10:01 p.m. Gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer pledged to defend California’s public universities against the Trump administration – including by suing the federal government – at a UCLA event Monday.

A Difference of Opinion Columnists: Which gubernatorial candidate offers the strongest vision for California’s future?

Voters across California will vote in the state’s most uncertain gubernatorial jungle primary election. Five candidates sit atop the polls, each with a shot at making it out of the primary.

Film preview: Summer movies bring the heat with tales of heroism

As the weather gets warmer, film releases are heating up. This summer, grab a cool drink and head into a heavily air-conditioned movie theater for an exciting new release.

Jessica Gao uses music as creative outlet, way to explore identity

From writing to music video editing, Jessica Gao is following her north star of creative fulfillment when making music. Gao, a recent UCLA graduate with a bachelor’s degree in cognitive science, has been releasing music since last September.

The biggest advantages of online casinos in the USA – What Makes these Sites Different

Online casinos have become some of the most popular online betting platforms in the world, and for a good reason. They have revolutionized the gambling industry in several parts of the world, especially in the U.S.

Editorial: Students can shape California by voting. We must make our voices heard.

This post was updated June 1 at 11:10 a.m. Twenty-six local Los Angeles County measures. Eighty state assembly members. The next governor of California. Californians have the opportunity to decide the outcome of these races, among others, tomorrow.

With Monitor Local, The Maine Monitor expands to civic news — written by local residents — for rural counties

When The Maine Center for Public Interest Reporting began publishing The Maine Monitor in 2020, the publication became the latest vehicle for the mission the nonprofit had pursued since its founding in 2009: addressing Maine’s need for investigative reporting as the state’s legacy newsrooms cut capacity. Today, local investigative reporting is still the Monitor’s core...

“You’ll need journalism so distinctive it has its own gravity”: New York Times publisher A.G. Sulzberger on how news organizations can stand up to AI companies

New York Times publisher A.G. Sulzberger delivered a keynote at the WAN-IFRA World News Media Congress in Marseille, France on Monday. Titled “AI, Journalism, and the Uncertain Future of the Public Square,” the talk is published in full here. “Our profession has been too quiet, too passive, and too fragmented in the face of abuses...

TEDxUCLA returns, centering stories of work, art, resilience

TEDxUCLA held its first conference since 2023 Tuesday night, featuring business owners, researchers and a speaker from UCLA’s custodial unit. The conference, which drew about 300 attendees to the Northwest Auditorium, hosted 10 speakers.

Los Angeles mayoral contenders offer competing visions for city’s future

Incumbent Karen Bass and 13 challengers are running for Los Angeles mayor. Voters will choose the top two candidates in the June 2 primary election to advance to a November runoff, unless a candidate receives more than 50% of the vote in the primary and automatically wins the office.

Daily Bruin Print Issue – June 1, 2026

The Daily Bruin publishes print issues every Monday, Wednesday and Friday during the school year. You can view the online version of The Bruin here. 

California governor’s race features competitive primary field

Sixty-one candidates are running to be California’s next governor. Only two will advance to the November general election after Tuesday’s primary election – regardless of political party affiliation.

UCLA softball eliminated from WCWS with loss to Texas Tech in extras

This post was updated May 31 at 9:15 p.m. Your past can come back to haunt you. For the Bruins, that past was former Bruin-turned-Red Raider, Kaitlyn Terry.

UCLA baseball season ends with 10th-inning loss to Saint Mary’s in NCAA regional

This post was updated May 31 at 10:48 p.m. The Bruins put themselves on the ropes one too many times. Known as the comeback kids all year long, they finally dug themselves into a hole they couldn’t climb out of. No.

Editorial Cartoon: “Relic of the Past”

Theater review: ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ brings viewers to ’90s New York for a coming-of-age story

To Alicia Keys, “Hell’s Kitchen” is still a concrete jungle where dreams are made of. Featuring music and lyrics by Keys, inspiration from a book by Kristoffer Diaz and direction by Michael Greif, “Hell’s Kitchen” is a coming-of-age musical about a biracial teenager growing up in the city of dreams.

Former Bruin Kaitlyn Terry awaits UCLA in upcoming Texas Tech WCWS clash

Kaitlyn Terry will play in Sunday’s elimination game. But not as a Bruin. Terry spent her first two collegiate campaigns with No. 8 seed UCLA softball (53-9, 20-4 Big Ten) before transferring to No.

Daily Bruin, Daily Toreador UCLA softball vs. Texas Tech predictions

No. 11 seed Texas Tech and No. 8 seed UCLA will face off at the Women’s College World Series in an elimination game Sunday. For Red Raider pitcher Kaitlyn Terry, it is her first matchup against her former team.

Music Video Roundup: Creative visuals, star power elevate spring season music videos

This season’s music videos are immortalizing iconic releases. With pop stars taking the lead on spring releases, recent music videos have continued the storytelling trend seen at the beginning of the year.

Opinion: Latin is more than a dead language, deserves a larger place in UCLA’s curriculum

Latin is a dead language. Or at least that’s what I’d heard growing up. As a kid, the only time I was confronted with the language was in church, singing hymns I couldn’t hope to translate.

Five Things: UCLA softball’s opening 2 games at the WCWS

No. 8 seed UCLA softball (53-9, 20-4 Big Ten) split its first two contests at the Women’s College World Series in Oklahoma City, including a trouncing of No.

Gallery: UCLA baseball keeps postseason dreams alive with walk-off win over Virginia Tech

Facing elimination after becoming the first-ever No. 1 overall seed to fall in its regional opener Friday, UCLA baseball (52-7, 28-2 Big Ten) kept its national title hopes alive by walking off No.

UCLA baseball defeats Virginia Tech in 9th-inning comeback, avoids elimination

This post was updated May 30 at 6:07 p.m. Sir Isaac Newton’s first law of motion says an object in motion will stay in motion. Saturday seemed to prove that it would take a force a lot stronger than a tournament-opening loss and two-run deficit in the ninth to stop the Bruins in their tracks. “We’ve kind of developed an identity,” said junior utility Phoenix Call.

Gallery: UCLA baseball drops regional opener to Saint Mary’s 3-2, faces elimination

UCLA baseball (51-7, 28-2 Big Ten) became the first No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA tournament to lose its regional opener when Saint Mary’s (34-25, 15-12 WCC) came out victorious 3-2 in Friday’s Los Angeles Regional opener.

UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television to review program change following criticism

UCLA’s School of Theater, Film and Television plans to reverse a controversial proposed change to its undergraduate narrative directing program, professors said Wednesday. Administrators from the School of Theater, Film and Television initially announced in a May 7 email that students taking Undergraduate Film Production – a required course for students in the narrative directing concentration – would collectively only be allowed to make a maximum of eight films.

Woody Brown depicts diversity in communication through bestselling novel “Upward Bound”

Following the success of his debut novel, “Upward Bound,” Woody Brown returned to his alma mater to promote his book and discuss disability and communication. Brown graduated with a degree in English from UCLA in 2022 and went on to obtain a master’s degree from Columbia University.

UCLA softball axes Arkansas, eliminating Razorbacks from WCWS in run-rule shutout

This post was updated May 29 at 9:50 p.m. OKLAHOMA CITY — It is hard to stack runs in a single game. It is even harder to plate an onslaught of runners in a single frame.

Beat Breakdown: Which Bruin will succeed Chiles as UCLA gymnastics’s floor anchor?

When UCLA gymnastics’ season ended with a third-place finish at the national semifinal, it marked more than just the close of the Bruins’ 2026 campaign – it also brought an end to senior Jordan Chiles’ collegiate career.

UCPD arrests man suspected of sexual assault, cellphone theft

UCPD arrested a man early Friday morning after he allegedly assaulted multiple people on UCLA’s campus. The man allegedly stole a student’s cellphone on Bruin Walk and fled to the Hill where he attempted to sexually assault multiple students between 11:35 p.m.

Saint Mary’s stuns UCLA baseball in LA regional opener

This post was updated May 30 at 12:45 p.m. It seemed like the Gaels came to Jackie Robinson Stadium looking for a boxing match Friday, with Mike Tyson stickers decorating their batting helmets.

Ocean preservationists dive in to the effects of DDT dumping at Hammer Museum event

Researchers across academic disciplines should work together to address the negative impacts of human interactions with and educate people about marine ecosystems, ocean preservation activists said at a May 21 event.

What’s the latest on UCLA baseball’s pitching staff ahead of the NCAA LA Regional?

Coach John Savage said March 3 he didn’t think any team in the country would win over 50 games. No. 1 seed UCLA baseball is at 51.

GSA condemns conversion of Weyburn Terrace to undergraduate housing

The Graduate Students Association criticized UCLA Housing’s decision to convert Weyburn Terrace into undergraduate housing, alleging a lack of input from graduate students. UCLA Housing is converting Weyburn Terrace into undergraduate housing over the next three years, it announced in a Jan.

UCLA baseball NCAA tournament regional predictions 2026

Fresh off a Big Ten tournament championship title, No. 1 seed UCLA baseball (51-6, 28-2 Big Ten) will host its second-straight NCAA tournament regional as Virginia Tech (30-24, 15-15 ACC), Cal Poly (36-22, 22-8 Big West) and Saint Mary’s (34-25, 15-12 West Coast) travel to Westwood.

UCLA baseball set to host 2nd consecutive regional

As the 15th seed of sixteen regional hosts, last years’ Bruin squad barely managed to secure home field advantage for the NCAA tournament. On the other hand, this year’s team had no reason to be concerned.

12,000 employees to bring UC’s largest union to 60,000 workers

About 12,000 employees joined a union representing UC academic student employees, postdoctoral students and academic researchers May 19, making it the largest union in the UC.

UCLA softball falls to Alabama in 1st round of Women’s College World Series

This post was updated May 28 at 7:20 p.m. OKLAHOMA CITY – The home run giveth, and the home run taketh away. The Bruins took the lead with back-to-back home runs and then lost the lead on Crimson Tide home runs in their OKC debut.

Word from Walters: UCLA softball’s underclassmen are essential to the team

Megan Grant and Jordan Woolery dominate headlines. And for good reason, as the “Bruin Bombers” have racked up historic senior year campaigns, with Grant setting a single-season home run record with 40 and counting four-baggers, along with Woolery being on track to become the first player in NCAA history to boast a .500 batting average while hitting more than 30 home runs and plating more than 100 runners.

Opinion: Private security is not enough to make Hilgard safer for sororities

Private security is often a feature of high-profile events, with uniformed people who stiffly stand at the entrance checking bags and patting down patrons. The service is not often used for residential spaces.

Word From Walters: Taylor Tinsley is UCLA softball’s key to postseason success

This post was updated May 30 at 2:51 p.m. Jordan Chiles is That Girl. But Taylor Tinsley is UCLA softball’s rendition. The senior pitcher has pitched the sixth-most innings out of any pitcher in the nation, completing 215 frames while recording the second-most circle wins with 32 this season thus far.

Think the media’s biased against you? You probably think misinformation is too

Ever feel like the news media is out to get you? That it skews its stories to make your side look bad? Okay — now what about the “fake news” media? All the misinformation out there online: Is it more unfair to your side of most arguments or the other one? Decades of communications research...

A battle of the Stars looms in D.C.’s shifting media scene

After The Washington Post laid off more than 300 journalists in February, several local and national news outlets based in the nation’s capital announced expansions to fill coverage gaps. Among newsrooms vying to step up where the Post was ceding ground, NOTUS emerged as the most ambitious. In March, it announced plans to double its...

A look into the candidates running for California’s 36th congressional district

Democratic incumbent Ted Lieu and six challengers are running for California’s 36th congressional district, which encompasses UCLA and parts of West Los Angeles. Voters will choose the top two candidates for District 36 during the June 2 California primary election.

Micropayments for news have failed everywhere. Can they succeed in Kenya?

Reader revenue models are under strain worldwide. Audiences are overwhelmed by paywalls, trust in news is shrinking, and publishers are searching for new ways to persuade people to pay. In Kenya, some newsrooms are trying a different approach. Instead of asking for monthly commitments, they are testing whether readers will pay small amounts for a...

Daily Bruin Print Issue – May 28, 2026

The Daily Bruin publishes print issues every Monday, Wednesday and Friday during the school year. You can view the online version of The Bruin here. 

UCLA softball Women’s College World Series predictions 2026

No. 8 seed UCLA softball (52-8, 20-4 Big Ten) will face No. 1 seed Alabama (54-7, 19-5 SEC) at Devon Park in Oklahoma City on Thursday afternoon to kickstart its Women’s College World Series campaign.

UCLA softball set to face Alabama in 1st round of Women’s College World Series

The greatest show on dirt returns. Eight teams are set for the final showdown of the 2026 softball campaign. No. 8 seed UCLA softball (52-8, 20-4 Big Ten) will face No.

Restaurant review: Xibei Eatery serves flavorful northwestern Chinese cuisine in new Westwood spot

Westwood is benefiting from the addition of a new Chinese restaurant. Xibei Eatery, which opened a new location recently on Weyburn Avenue, specializes in northwestern Chinese cuisine.

LA ballot measures could increase taxes on billionaires, hotels, sales

Four measures seeking to raise taxes will appear on Los Angeles’s June 2 ballot. The measures, if passed, would subsidize LA County’s public health system amid federal funding cuts and fill in tax gaps for unlicensed cannabis businesses and online travel companies.

Gallery: Off to the WCWS! UCLA softball defeats UCF in LA Super Regional

No. 8 seed UCLA softball (52-8, 20-4 Big Ten) hosted UCF (41-19-1, 14-9-1 Big 12) on Friday and Saturday for the NCAA Los Angeles Super Regional at Easton Stadium.

California Senate passes UC-sponsored bill proposing $12B research bond

This post was updated May 28 at 12:03 a.m. The California Senate voted Wednesday in favor of a bill that would put a $12 billion bond for scientific research on the November 2026 ballot.

Opinion: Cooking classes pose a blooming benefit to UCLA, student success

UCLA prides itself on student wellness. But for a campus filled with pre-medical and health-focused students, it fails to teach one of the most basic life skills: cooking.

Hundreds of UC faculty call to reinstate SAT, ACT requirements for STEM applicants

This post was updated May 28 at 12:04 p.m. More than 600 UC faculty are calling on the University to reinstate standardized testing requirements for undergraduate STEM applicants, alleging that students are not prepared enough for college-level coursework. The faculty signed on to a letter asking the UC Board of Regents, the UC Office of the President and Academic Senate leadership to require undergraduate STEM applicants to submit an SAT or ACT math score, beginning with the 2027-28 admissions cycle.

Editorial Cartoon: “Hidden Fees”

Opinion: Going to UCLA is stressful. Going to the gym shouldn’t be.

Going to the gym at UCLA is more of a mental workout than a physical one. It’s supposed to be simple: students go to the gym to clear their heads between classes or so they don’t run out of breath trudging up Bruin Walk.

The emerging AI content licensing market puts news publishers in a “double bind,” a new report warns

A new report from the thinktank Open Markets Institute scopes out the current state of AI content licensing for news publishers. “Same Gatekeepers, New Tollbooths: Mapping the AI Content Licensing Market” explores the emerging market for content licensing, arguing that news publishers are currently in a “double bind”: The same big tech companies that are...

UCLA men’s golf places 2nd in NCAA regional, secures spot in championship

This post was updated May 27 at 11:24 p.m. The road back to the national championship is not always easy. But the Bruins are headed back.

The Economist launches a dedicated ChatGPT app

On Wednesday, The Economist launched its own ChatGPT app — the first of its kind by a major consumer news publication. “The Economist – Graphs” runs natively inside ChatGPT and allows users to interact with the publication’s data visualizations. At launch, the app is focused solely on U.S. polling data. After installing the app, ChatGPT...

When the arts become co-opted

In a time of growing censorship, creators must fight for authenticity.

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‘I Love Boosters’ proves there is such a thing as too much camp

Director Boots Riley dresses up his newest social satire under layers of humor.

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Baseball falls in semifinals of Big Ten Tournament

USC left Omaha with a win but continued to stumble against UCLA.

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Track and field conquers Big Ten Outdoor Championships

The women placed third while the men placed fourth, winning a total of nine titles.

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A voting guide to California’s June 2 primary

Mayor Karen Bass faces a more difficult bid for reelection than expected.

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It’s okay not to know what’s going on in your head

Rejecting binary labels regarding mental health is pivotal for more nuanced care.

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La Maria brings variety of Colombian food to Burbank

The restaurant offers superb coffee, large platters and more in this ode to Colombia.

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UCLA track and field to continue season in Arkansas, approach end of campaign

This post was updated May 27 at 11:22 p.m. Track and field athletes are no stranger to long, strenuous seasons. But the Bruins will enter the homestretch of their season with postseason aspirations on the horizon.

In Plain Sight: From murals to evacuation maps, UCLA’s sign shop blends craftsmanship, creativity

A diverse range of signs are scattered across UCLA’s 419-acre campus, from murals to traffic markers. But behind the scenes, workers at UCLA’s sign shop spend weeks in the basement of the Facilities Management building creating the signs that guide students, faculty and visitors.

DOJ launches second suit against UC, alleging antisemitism against UCLA students

This post was updated May 27 at 11:10 p.m. The United States Department of Justice is again suing the UC over alleged antisemitism, claiming that UCLA allowed discrimination against Jewish and Israeli students.

UCLA to combine administrative roles, use settlement funds for Athletics deficit

This post was updated May 27 at 11:45 p.m. UCLA will use bond funds to reduce UCLA Athletics department’s budget deficit and consolidate its chief financial officer and administrative vice chancellor roles, Chancellor Julio Frenk announced in a Tuesday morning State of the Campus address. Frenk outlined a three-step plan to address UCLA’s financial shortfalls at the inaugural address, which university administrators, student government leaders, faculty and UC Office of the President representatives attended.

FAST runway show threads together couture, ambition and self-expression

This post was updated May 27 at 9:20 p.m. Crochet, corsets and camp took center stage Friday night. Fashion and Student Trends at UCLA held its 25th annual spring runway show at Pauley Pavilion on Friday at 7 p.m.

Hanlin Su’s story-driven animation brings Alan Walker’s song ‘Faded’ to life

This post was updated May 27 at 8:57 p.m. Hanlin Su has been telling stories since before he knew what he was doing. Su, a first-year psychology student, runs Retrever Entertainment, a boutique animation studio he launched after enrolling at UCLA last fall.

Low-Entry Online Casinos and the Shift Toward More Controlled Digital Spending

Low-entry casinos are a new player in the gambling world, and unsurprisingly, they are changing how players spend online. What’s interesting is that low-entry sites mirror broader digital habits (e.g., in e-commerce and gaming) where smaller purchases feel easier and more controlled than large upfront financial commitments.

Moving Out of the Dorms? Here’s What To Do With Everything That Won’t Fit Back Home

Lease agreements are ending, university housing doors lock in exactly four days and your flight home is already booked. Now you’re looking around your room at a bed frame, a defrosting mini-fridge and a year’s worth of stuff that clearly won’t fit into a suitcase.

HAND at UCLA brings researchers, students together to discuss aging and memory

Subtle memory-related brain changes in people with neurological disorders may be reversible before full cognitive decline occurs, underscoring the importance of early detection, UCLA researchers said at a May 15 conference.

Administrative vice chancellor Michael Beck to retire at the end of 2026

This post was updated May 26 at 7:05 p.m. UCLA’s administrative vice chancellor will retire at the end of 2026, he announced Tuesday. Michael Beck, who stepped into the role in 2016, oversees UCLA Housing and Hospitality, facilities management, transportation, procurement and information technology.

Scouting report: UCLA softball vs. Alabama

No. 8 seed UCLA softball (52-8, 20-4 Big Ten) will face No. 1 seed Alabama (54-7, 19-5 SEC) on Thursday afternoon in the first round of the Women’s College World Series.

Opinion: College may breed competition, but community building should be at the forefront

Millions of high school seniors in the United States are meticulously planning their next steps. With an excess of online discourse about choosing a school, college is seen as the biggest contract a young adult can sign.

Entertainment Unscripted: Marialena Lampirianidis

Listen to Marialena Lampirianidis share her story from just starting out her career in entertainment after UCLA to working at Zero Gravity Management and Innovative Artists.

Erin Brockovich made a map to track data centers around the country

Erin Brockovich, the environmental activist whose name and work you may recognize from the Oscar-winning movie Erin Brockovich, has created a tool to map data centers across the country, along with a form for people to report data centers and their impacts in their community. “The RACE to build AI infrastructures is unfolding town by...

You couldn’t create a more anti-news internet if you tried

If there were a dictator of the internet who intentionally set out to destroy your ability to get accurate information, the result would look a lot like what’s already on your screen. But why? I mentioned here a couple of weeks ago that I’ve been studying economics to find more rigorous frameworks to describe why...

Daily Bruin Print Issue – May 26, 2026

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Professors express concern following Trump administration’s proposed funding cuts

The Trump administration requested more than $15 billion in cuts to federal research funding for a second consecutive year, leaving UCLA professors concerned about the future of scientific research.

IT employees across UC vote to join UPTE-CWA 9119 union

More than 2,000 information technology and technical employees across the UC unionized Thursday. The employees voted to unionize with University Professional and Technical Employees-Communications Workers of America 9119 – which now represents about 8,400 workers in its technology bargaining unit – forming the largest union of its kind in the United States, a union spokesperson said in an emailed statement.

Speciality hand-pulled noodle restaurant opens fourth LA area location in Westwood

Xibei Eatery, a Chinese hand-pulled noodle chain, opened in Westwood this spring. With more than 380 locations across China, Xibei Eatery’s Westwood location is the fourth to open in the Los Angeles area.

UCLA faculty, students voice concern over discontinued media literacy class

UCLA’s Teacher Education Program plans to discontinue one of its signature course offerings, faculty said. The program’s critical media literacy classes help students analyze media, evaluate the quality of information sources and examine representation online, according to the TEP website.

Gallery: Chinese American Culture Night brings dance, music to Royce Hall

The 37th Annual Chinese American Culture Night was held at Royce Hall on May 2. This year’s play, “The Parts We Played,” followed a Chinese American theater troupe and its journey gaining representation on stage in the 1970s.