Paris Olympians Jordan Chiles, Ana Bărbosu to face off once again in Stanford meet

Big Ten regular season champions? Check. Attendance records? Shattered. And just a few more tests stand in the way of the postseason. No. 5 UCLA gymnastics (13-2, 9-0 Big Ten) will travel to Maples Pavilion in Palo Alto, California, to face No.

UCLA professor to retire, cancel spring class amid criticism over Epstein ties

Editor’s Note: This article contains references to sex offenses, including against minors, which some readers may find disturbing. A UCLA professor who communicated with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein about his class and students will retire in June and canceled his spring quarter class, he said in a Friday email.

Rejected fee initiative cannot appear on May USAC ballot, USA Judicial Board rules

This post was updated March 6 at 8:18 p.m. The USA Judicial Board on Friday unanimously rejected an appeal to overturn the USA Elections Board’s disqualification of a student fee initiative from the May Undergraduate Students Association Council election.

Two years after Piru community member Danny Ramirez’s passing, locals still honor his legacy

In a small town like Piru, you would never notice who is…

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Valera NEST expands student support at CSUN

To support students in managing their academic work and personal commitments, CSUN established the Valera NEST. NEST, which stands for Nurturing Environment for Students to Thrive, is a new, free...

‘Malacoda’ explores inner demons at the Armer Screening Room

Students gathered Monday evening in the Elaine & Alan Armer Screening Room for a preview screening of “Malacoda,” a short horror film written and directed by Guillermo Rodriguez. The film...

Matadors stun Wolverines in extra inning thriller

CSUN welcomed the Michigan Wolverines for a non-conference matchup Tuesday night at Robert J. Hiegert Field. Down by seven, CSUN scored eight unanswered runs, making a comeback and stealing the...

CRIME REPORT: Suspect arrested for stun gun to campus

Below are the crime logs provided by the CSUN Department of Police Services for the week of Feb. 22 to Feb. 28.   Sunday, Feb. 22 There is nothing to...

UCLA women’s water polo set for top-ranked rematch against Stanford

With tournament play in the rearview mirror, the Bruins turn their focus to another clash with the top-ranked squad in the nation. No. 2 UCLA (12-1, 2-0 MPSF) will host No.

Five Things: Takeaways of UCLA gymnastics’ Big Ten performances

No. 5 UCLA gymnastics (13-2, 9-0 Big Ten) is officially undefeated in the Big Ten for the second-straight year. The Bruins closed out the conference season by taking first at the Big Four quad with a 196.950, besting a trio of ranked squads.

Editorial Cartoon: “Awkward silence”

In Plain Sight: Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden staff cultivate connection, education

This post was updated March 6 at 8:30 p.m. Most UCLA students dread taking 8 a.m. lectures – the earliest courses that UCLA offers. But by 7:30 a.m., John Cluff – the manager of the Mildred E.

UCLA women’s basketball downs Washington, advances to Big Ten tournament semifinal

This post was updated March 6 at 9:45 p.m. INDIANAPOLIS – Most UCLA games open with a Lauren Betts basket. But Friday’s game opened with a different storyline, one the Bruins have seldom seen all season.

UCLA women’s basketball Big Ten tournament predictions

After concluding its regular season with an 73-50 win over crosstown rival USC on Sunday, No. 2 UCLA women’s basketball (28-1, 18-0) heads to Indianapolis, Indiana for its second-ever Big Ten tournament as the reigning champions.

Santa Clarita adopts unusual wildfire prevention strategy: using goats to clear brush

These hills may look pretty and green now after the past heavy…

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Classifieds – March 6, 2026

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Kristi Noem’s exit does not end the danger

The former Department of Homeland Security secretary’s exit won’t undo the precedent her policies helped establish.

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Davidson goes down, women’s hoops bounced from Big Ten Tournament

Star freshman guard Jazzy Davidson said she is set to get an MRI on her shoulder.

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Doubt has fueled sprinter Garrett Kaalund’s meteoric rise

The senior sprinter recorded the third-fastest 200-meter of all time over the weekend.

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Musselman silent on sudden exit of star Baker-Mazara

USC reportedly dismissed the graduate guard due to an “accumulation of issues.”

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Daily Trojan, Daily Bruin predict men’s hoops rivalry game

USC and UCLA will battle to end the regular season at Galen Center on Saturday.

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Former faculty sues USC for wrongful termination

The lawsuit alleged USC of firing older workers in favor of faculty with less tenure.

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Songs on every lesbian manipulator’s playlist

If she sends songs like these after the four-hour-long first date, proceed with caution.

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What we owe our immigrant mothers

There is an unquantifiable strength calcified in these women integral to the perseverance levels of oppression.

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Men’s volleyball pushes No. 1 UCLA to brink in narrow loss

USC proved it can contend with the best in the sport despite falling in five sets.

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USC loses sixth straight as wheels fall off

USC was outscored by 22 in the second half as its NCAA Tournament hopes decline.

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Flying air taxis will assist with transportation during LA28

Some carpool lanes will only allow LA28 vehicles during the next Olympic Games.

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Brandi Carlile saves Americana

The Grammy winner’s music confronts bigotry while testing artistic boundaries.

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Baseball sits at 12-0 after close win over UC Irvine

Two eighth-inning runs put the Trojans on top Tuesday night against the Anteaters.

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Daily Bruin Print Issue – March 6, 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.

Film Breakdown: UCLA football rebuilds wide receiver room through transfer portal

Some find the phrase “defense wins championships” a valid philosophy for building a team. But without a viable offense, winning a single game, let alone a championship, becomes a significantly more difficult feat.

Students debate activist Chloe Cole at Turning Point USA at UCLA event

UCLA students debated a conservative activist who opposes gender-affirming care for minors at a Turning Point USA event in Bruin Plaza on Wednesday. The event – organized by TPUSA’s West Hollywood and UCLA chapters – was part of a series called “Pick up the Mic” which invites college students to debate Chloe Cole, a speaker who supports banning minors from receiving gender-affirming care after her own gender detransition.

USA Judicial Board to hear allegations against USA Elections Board

The USA Elections Board is set to face allegations at a USA Judicial Board hearing Friday that it improperly applied the Elections Code when eliminating a petition-based student fee initiative.

Gallery: Men’s basketball celebrates Senior Night with Nebraska blowout for 3rd top-10 win

Good things come in threes, and Tuesday night proved it.

In its final home game of the 2025-26 season, UCLA men’s basketball (20-10, 12-7 Big Ten) upset No.

UCLA men’s tennis prepares to face Indiana, Purdue to open conference play

Mirrors show us a reversed image of ourselves. And while reflections are timeless, conditions are transient. The Bruins faced the Hoosiers and Boilermakers in the midst of their worst start to a season in coach Billy Martin’s then-32-year tenure last season.

UCLA softball to start Big Ten play with 3-game home series against Wisconsin

The bountiful nature of spring in Southern California promises an excess of sunshine, beach days and calm, warm breezes. But for those inhabiting Easton Stadium, the season marks the start of Big Ten competition and even bigger opportunities.

USAC IVP office sanctioned for early campaigning on Bruin Success Referendum

This post was updated March 5 at 10:00 p.m. The Undergraduate Students Association Council internal vice president will be unable to campaign for a referendum he proposed until two weeks into the May USAC election’s designated campaigning period.

Debate grows over whether college is still the key to success

For many students, college feels like the expected next step after high…

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Track and field to compete in first outdoor event of the year at Beach Opener

Like passing a baton, life can close chapters while opening new ones. And after nine weeks, the Bruins are transitioning from the conclusion of one campaign to the start of another.

UCLA baseball to begin Big Ten play with away series against Ohio State

This post was updated March 5 at 10:45 p.m. After dominating the field in year one, a reigning conference co-champion will return. And this time even stronger.

Opinion: Consumers must scrutinize greenwashing, advocate for true sustainability

It is easy for corporations to wrap themselves in green marketing. Green marketing, in a similar vein to greenwashing, is the promotion of a product’s environmental sustainability.

With Washington Post Local diminished, other news sites step up their D.C. coverage

What was widely recognized as a national tragedy was also a local one. When leadership at The Washington Post laid off more than 300 journalists last month, Post Local was among the hardest-hit sections. Successive rounds of cuts had already shrunk the section down to around 40 reporters and editors. (In the early 2000s, the...

Beach volleyball seeks return to No. 1 ranking as host of MPSF Midseason Rumble

A gauntlet is a trial by fire where only the strongest emerge unscathed. No. 2 UCLA beach volleyball (7-2) will face No. 16 Grand Canyon (5-3), No.

Film review: ‘How to Make a Killing’ fails to make the kill, is weakened by underdeveloped plot

Warning: Spoilers ahead. In A24’s newest thriller comedy, Glen Powell does not just chase the American dream but hunts for it. Powell’s charm as Becket Redfellow in “How to Make a Killing” captures the audience from the opening scene of the new John Patton Ford picture – released Feb.

Editorial Cartoon: “Academic Whiplash”

Q&A: Ely Oaks talks Taylor Swift collaboration, live performances, musical influences

Ely Oaks is bending genre barriers. The Austrian-born DJ and producer recently released a remix of Taylor Swift’s single “Opalite” as a collaboration with the pop star.

Five Things: UCLA men’s basketball vs. Nebraska

This post was updated March 5 at 10:48 p.m. After falling 78-73 to Minnesota on Saturday in Minneapolis, UCLA men’s basketball (20-10, 12-7 Big Ten) bounced back with its third top-10 win of the season, trouncing No.

Student collaboration brings Shivali Pathak’s LA love song ‘You and I’ to life

This post was updated March 6 at 12:22 a.m. Shivali Pathak renders a Los Angeles love story with her debut single “You and I.” Pathak, a second-year public health student from the Bay Area, said she grew up in a household where there was always music playing.

Culinary Grand Prix: Mariscos Osuna offers home cooked seafood, family atmosphere

This post was updated March 5 at 8:21 p.m. “Are we in the right place?” is what we thought to ourselves as we approached the gate of what seemed to be someone’s house.

Preservation Committee celebrates the historic designation of a local hiking trail

You might not know it, but on Tuesday morning, history was made…

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It’s time for local news funders to pick winners, scale up, and force mergers, a new report argues

Last summer, Press Forward made almost $23 million in grants to 22 organizations aimed at bolstering the infrastructure for local news. The grants were the culmination of a request for proposals process that began accepting applications in November 2024, and elicited 559 proposals. Elizabeth Hansen Shapiro, with support from Arnold Ventures (disclosure: an occasional consulting client of mine),...

UC sponsors state Senate bill that proposes $23 billion research bond

This post was updated March 5 at 9:45 p.m. The UC sponsored a California bill Thursday that would put a $23 billion bond for research funding on the November 2026 ballot.

UCLA community remembers Black Panther students, calls to rename Campbell Hall

This post was updated March 5 at 9:51 p.m. About 30 people gathered in Campbell Hall on Feb. 25 to honor two students and Black Panther Party members who were killed there in 1969 – and to call for the building to be renamed after the activists.

No. 4 beach volleyball handles No. 14 Stetson, CSU Northridge

Aggression was the name of the game as the Trojans continued their six-game win streak.

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UCLA’s Society of Women Engineers and Phi Lambda Rho host “Write 4 Rights” event

The Society of Women Engineers at UCLA and Phi Lambda Rho encouraged members to stand up for immigrant rights and celebrate Hispanic culture at a Feb.

You should turn your friend-crushes into real friendships

Instead of idolizing others, you should take action and say hello.

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Roski alum makes waves with community-centered artwork

Rahzizi Ishakarah’s recent football-field-sized mural is now a surf-centered landmark in Watts.

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Students get their groove on at ‘The Dance Cure’

Campus Health’s ‘Great Read’ this year touts the mental and physical health benefits of dancing.

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A defense of lowbrow literature

Books have always belonged to the readers who love them.

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John Mayer shines ‘New Light’ on student guitarist

The Grammy Award-winning artist led a masterclass with support from Greg Phillinganes.

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Davidson headlines USC Big Ten award winners

Four players were tabbed for Big Ten honors following the conclusion of the season.

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Davidson headlines USC Big Ten award winners

Four players were tabbed for Big Ten honors following the conclusion of the season.

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Pretoria constantly evolves with fresh indie rock sounds, scrappy charm

The diverse discography of this Chicago-based band is packed with new sounds to love.

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LA28 sustainability panel explores energy strategy for the Olympics

Tuesday’s panel was a part of the first annual The Games Week at USC.

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Men’s swim and dive takes seventh at Big Ten Championships

Behind standout swimmer Michal Chmielewski, resilience and depth defined a shorthanded squad.

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Students call for UCLA to adopt sanctuary campus title amid immigration crackdown

This post was updated March 4 at 11:32 p.m. Several student organizations have called for UCLA to designate itself as a sanctuary campus in response to the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign.

Fire destroys Castaic teacher’s home

A single mother and first-grade teacher is trying to rebuild 25 years…

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‘When it gets tough, we stay in’: Men’s volleyball downs USC in 5-set road win

Coach John Hawks said his team would not need extra motivation coming into their crosstown rival’s home. But that did not mean the Bruins would not be tested.

Scouting report: UCLA gymnastics vs. Stanford

No. 5 UCLA gymnastics (13-2, 9-0 Big Ten) will face old Pac-12 foe No. 10 Stanford (7-3, 5-0 ACC) on Saturday in a clash of postseason contenders in Stanford, California.

Overnight line up for UCLA men’s basketball game vs USC

Take a look at the students lining up overnight on UCLA’s campus for a wristband to the UCLA men’s basketball game against USC.

New Works Festival spotlights ‘the originating artist’

For 26 years, the Occidental New Works Festival has paired student playwrights with LA performers, student actors and professional guest directors. Performed at Keck Theater Feb. 21-22, this year’s festival featured a comedic trifecta — “Early Days” by Eliana Joftus (junior), “The Water Cooler” by Quinn Patwardhan (sophomore) and “Oh, Clarence!” by Alexandria Wells (junior). Resident Professor […]

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Dexter Story encourages students to open themselves to music

Dexter Story, ethnomusicologist, composer and producer, gave a guest lecture in Choi Auditorium to Assistant Professor Ramona Gonzalez’s class MUSC105: Topics in American Music Feb. 26. Gonzalez said while the course has been taught here at Occidental in the past, until now, no professor has brought in a guest lecturer to not only speak, but also perform live music. […]

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Slamdance Festival provides hands-on industry experience for students and alumni

The annual Slamdance Film Festival concluded its 31st year Feb. 25, with past and present Occidental students helping to manage production needs for the festival. What started as a paid internship experience with the Slamdance Film Festival has become a full-time job for two Occidental alums. The Slamdance Film Festival, founded in 1995, started as a […]

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Anna Pearson masters center position for UCLA women’s water polo

Anna Pearson is the best pure center in the country. Just ask any Bruin. Former coach Adam Wright has repeatedly said it, including in 2024 when she was a sophomore on the undefeated, national title-winning team.

Bruin baseball recovers from slow start, topples Titans in tense 10-inning matchup

Goose eggs lined the Bruins’ side of the scoreboard heading into the seventh inning Tuesday. UCLA had sent 25 batters to the plate through six frames, and none had recorded a hit.

Traffic to top tech publications has plummeted since 2024, new analysis shows

Organic search traffic to some of the internet’s most-read tech publications has dropped by 58% since 2024, according to a new analysis from the SEO and GEO marketing firm Growtika. The report pulled U.S. organic traffic estimates using Ahrefs for ten major English-language tech publications, including Wired, CNET, Mashable, The Verge, and PC Mag. Growtika...

Opinion: UCLA must help combat food insecurity for off-campus students

Food insecurity is not just about skipping meals. For many students, it is about not having the time to get a meal in or having a rushed, non-nutritive one.

Editorial Cartoon: “I need 10k connections”

Opinion: Learning to ‘live’ a little: UCLA’s live opportunities are pathways to community

There’s something unforgettable about the feeling of crisp air on your face, the company of passionate people and the swelling waves of sound surrounding you. Some experiences cannot be replicated on a sound stage or transmitted through a screen.

Flavors of Westwood

Showcasing three spots in Westwood: Ministry of Coffee, Liu’s Cafe, and Boondocks Coffee Roasters. Read more on Flavors of Westwood at dailybruin.com.

ASUCLA Board of Directors recap – Feb. 27

UCLA Dining will double its daily food production for athletes housed on campus for the 2028 Olympics, UCLA administrators announced at the Associated Students UCLA Board of Directors’ Feb.

AI-powered search is fueling a wave of Epstein Files transparency projects

The Epstein Files Transparency Act (EFTA) requires that the millions of documents collected by the Department of Justice (DOJ) about Jeffrey Epstein be shared with the public in a “searchable and downloadable” format. In practice, though, the searchability of the DOJ releases has been crude at best. Keywords may turn up individual links to PDFs,...

‘The Tuba Thieves’ depicts ‘Deaf gain’

Occidental College hosted a screening of the 2023 film “The Tuba Thieves“ Feb. 22. The screening, co-presented by Oxy Arts and Oxy Disabled Student Union, is a part of Occidental College’s Media Arts & Culture (MAC) Department’s long-running MAC Cinematheque series. The screening was attended by the film’s director, Alison O’Daniel, and producer, Maya E. Rudolph, who stayed for […]

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Author Tony Tulathimutte accepts rejection

Tony Tulathimutte visited Occidental for a reading and Q&A centered on his short story collection “Rejection,” organized by the English department Feb. 28. The book follows a cast of deeply neurotic characters navigating humiliation, longing and social failure across the internet and beyond. “Rejection” began not with a grand thematic vision but with a collection […]

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Eric Garcetti speaks about ambassadorship and leading an ‘imperfect paradise’

Eric Garcetti, mayor of Los Angeles from 2013–2022, President Biden’s Ambassador to India and a former professor at Occidental, spoke about international relations and his career in Choi Auditorium Monday, Feb. 23. Garcetti discussed his LA roots, his experiences in India and his political evolution with Emeritus Chevalier Professor of Diplomacy and World Affairs Derek […]

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Hot Corner: Can team USA reclaim WBC glory?

As much as the Dodgers try to put a stop to the sport of baseball as we know it, life goes on. With spring training in full swing, everyone’s eyes are turning back to the diamond. As teams assemble and new acquisitions meet their teammates for the first time, another question looms: Who’s playing in the […]

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Occidental Dance Team places third at nationals

The Occidental Dance Team (ODT) placed third in the 4-Year College Pom Division II/III category of the United Spirit Association (USA) National Championships Feb. 22. This was the first time ODT competed at the national level in program history, according to co-captain Kenna Mueller (junior). Mueller said the team had been preparing for this competition since October and spent […]

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Grant brings home SCIAC hardware, Wilde leads in scoring as Athletes of the Week

Connor Grant Connor Grant (sophomore) broke his previous school record at the four-day SCIAC Swimming & Diving Championships Feb. 21, repeating as champion of the 200 freestyle. Recovering from a shoulder injury, Grant said he feels lucky to have been able to compete at a high level again. “With my injury it feels really good to get back […]

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Photo Essay: L.A. Chinatown Celebrates Lunar New Year with Firecracker Run

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Men’s 4×100-meter relay team chases college record

At the Pomona-Pitzer Salo & Crenna Invite Feb. 21 the men’s 4×100-meter relay team, made up of Collin Glick (sophomore), Shane Kawakami-Williams (junior), Emerson Ames (junior) and Zachary McGraw (junior), ran the relay in 40.97 seconds — a personal best and the fourth-best time in program history. Collin Glick, First Leg The 4×100-meter relay is exciting, […]

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Esmé Brown ‘19 adds Super Bowl performance to impressive resumé

Occidental alumna Esmé Brown ’19 took the stage for the victorious Seahawks Dancers at Super Bowl LX Feb. 8. Brown said this is her first year as a dancer for the Seahawks, having gone through three years of rejection from other NFL cheerleading teams to get to this moment. “It was surreal, incredible and beyond rewarding — […]

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Nathan Jay Crawford, senior, ‘Mr. Consistent’ to friends and family, dies

Nathan Jay Crawford (senior), 22, died Feb. 18, in Seattle, Washington, from a glioblastoma. His mother, Alexa Crawford, said that Crawford chose to stay in school in spite of being in and out of cancer treatments. “He wanted to be at Oxy,” she said. “We’re super grateful for that.” Crawford also volunteered to be part of […]

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University looks ahead to 2028 Olympics

LA28 provides a chance for lasting transformation, an Los Angeles city official said.

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Rahman, Kim elected as USG president, vice president

Students cast 4,260 votes in the election, which accounts for 21.6% of eligible voters.

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Daily Bruin Print Issue – March 4

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Who’s afraid of lil ‘ol Warner Bros. Discovery?

Merging two entertainment giants places Hollywood’s diverse media in jeopardy.

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Classifieds – March 4, 2026

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We must live as if we will be reincarnated

Hinduism’s values reflect the importance of empathy in one’s journey to the afterlife.

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Manila Inasal is fantastic for takeout

The Filipino restaurant, while having a dining area, allows for food pickup, bringing delicious flavors to your home.

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Track and field breaks records at Big Ten Indoor Championships

The men and women earned a combined six conference titles.

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Baseball remains perfect in sweep over Cal Poly

Despite two extra-inning affairs, the Trojans kept the loss column unblemished.

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Anna Harrell explores childhood dreaminess through song

The USC music student and songwriter will show tender memories on upcoming EP.

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Institute of Theatre & Social Change prompts progress

The School of Dramatic Arts institution creates impact that goes beyond the stage.

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UCLA Career Fair Guide

Graphic reporting and graphic by Kimberley Wu, Graphics contributor.

UCLA men’s basketball upsets Nebraska by 20 points for third top-10 win

This post was updated March 4 at 12:06 a.m. Three top-10 wins. All at Pauley Pavilion. This time in convincing fashion. In its final home game of the 2025-26 season, UCLA men’s basketball (20-10, 12-7 Big Ten) upset No.

Rahman, Kim elected as USG president, vice president

Their campaign advocated for LinkedIn premium for USC students and vowed to improve the quality of menstrual products offered on campus.

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UCLA advocates react to Trump administration’s anti-transgender demands

The Trump administration asked the UC in August 2025 to implement anti-transgender policies at UCLA to regain its suspended federal research funding. The University did not accept them.

Q&A: Kay Chung, UCLA dental student and TikTok content creator, reflects on her journey

This post was updated March 4 at 12:07 a.m. Kay Chung, a TikTok content creator and fourth-year dental student at the UCLA School of Dentistry, sat down with science and health contributor Maanasi Kademani to discuss her academic journey and her experience documenting it on social media.

Water main break causes flooding at Saxon Suites, impacts 30 units

This post was updated March 4  at 12:16 p.m. Flooding broke out in Saxon Suites on Tuesday afternoon, impacting 30 units. A water main break at Saxon caused units on the ground floor of houses E, F and G to flood, UCLA Housing said in a Tuesday emailed statement.

UCLA School of Engineering hosts celebration of life in honor of Ioanna Kakoulli

The UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science held a celebration of life Feb. 19 in honor of Ioanna Kakoulli, a professor of materials science and engineering, who died Jan.

‘Virtue and Vice’ art exhibit explores messages of morality through drawings

Find “Virtue and Vice” at the Getty this spring. “Virtue and Vice: Allegory in European Drawing” is on display at the Getty Center from March 3 to June 7.

Opinion: UCLA language program cuts undermine commitment to diversity

This post was updated March 3 at 6:42 p.m. Studying a new language is more than memorizing words. It allows learners to hear new perspectives, sheds light on international issues and offers community to heritage speakers.

‘We were willing to die:’ Former Panthers reflect on 60 years of struggle

60 years after the founding of the Black Panther Party, former members gathered at CSUN on Wednesday to reflect on the movement’s origins, survival programs, lasting political impact and the...

Men’s golf falls 14th in Hawai’i, looks to turn fortunes around in Las Vegas

Bouncing back can be difficult. And rebounding against a field that features four of the nation’s top 10 squads can truly test what a team is made of.

UCLA men’s basketball seeks home-court advantage on Senior Night against Nebraska

There is nothing like a home gym. Especially when the Bruins play at Pauley Pavilion. UCLA men’s basketball (19-10, 11-7 Big Ten) is 16-1 at home thus far this season, upsetting both then-No.

Cristian García Zelada makes film education more accessible with Cinema Libertá

This post was updated March 3 at 10:05 p.m. Cinema Libertá blends professional-level film training with a philosophy of access. Peruvian filmmaker Cristian García Zelada has launched Cinema Libertá, a free film school in Peru focused on making film education more accessible in his home country.

Liu’s Cafe opens Westwood location offering Taiwanese, Hong Kong cuisine

The crackle of fried French toast and the heat of spicy wontons will greet customers in Westwood. Situated on Gayley Avenue, Liu’s Cafe opened Feb. 13 and blends the rush of a Taiwanese night market and the hominess of a Chinese mom-and-pop shop.

Emma Wu documents UCLA journey through food with popular Instagram account

The search for where to eat is no longer dictated by Google – instead, for UCLA students, it starts with a scroll through Emma Wu’s Instagram account.

Opinion: Reading between lines: Students should be taught value of literacy

This post was updated March 3 at 4:06 p.m. Literacy is defined as the ability to read and write. Researchers drown the public with copious amounts of harrowing studies, citing that younger generations can no longer read or write.

Women’s basketball takes 4 Big Ten awards, joins nearly every all-conference team

This post was updated March 3 at 10:55 p.m. The Bruins swept Big Ten conference play, going undefeated across all 18 games and winning the regular season title.

Scouting report: UCLA men’s basketball vs. Nebraska

After losing its third straight road contest, UCLA men’s basketball (19-10, 11-7) will return to Westwood to face No. 9 Nebraska (25-4, 14-4) at Pauley Pavilion on Tuesday for the final home game of the season and the Bruins’ senior night, where seven players will be recognized.

Fire Watch Guards: The Role of Technology and Training in Modern Fire Risk Prevention

Introduction: Why Fire Watch Guards Matter More Than Ever Fire safety isn’t something most people think about until something goes wrong. One spark, one overheated wire, or one overlooked safety...

X will demonetize users who post AI-generated videos of war (but not other kinds of disinformation)

On Tuesday Nikita Bier, head of product at X, announced that users who post AI-generated videos of an armed conflict without disclosing they were AI-generated will suspended from the site’s revenue-sharing program for 90 days, with repeated offenses leading to a permanent suspension from the program: Today we are revising our Creator Revenue Sharing policies...

CSU Workers Rally for Fair Pay

It may be only the first week of the spring 2026 semester, but CSU faculty and staff are already making their voices heard. Around fifty faculty and staff marched around...

Altadena Strong – Recovering After the Eaton Fire

As the first anniversary of the Eaton Fire approaches, Altadena residents continue to come together in solidarity, supporting one another through the long recovery process. Yet many homeowners are still...

Where Boxing Builds Belonging

A local boxing gym in the San Fernando Valley offers young fighters a sense of community and a place to build their skills. Black Diamond Boxing in North Hills gives...

Ex-member alleges cult-like practices at CSUN’s Good Shepherd Fellowship

Anne was looking for community when she strolled through the bi-annual Meet The Clubs event during her sophomore year at CSUN. Having come from a religious background, it was instinct...

Rising ticket prices for the 2026 FIFA World Cup raise questions about fan affordability

Ticket prices for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have already soared for games in the U.S., with millions of international fans expected to travel for the tournament. How much fans...

OPINIÓN: Identidades en cuatro patas: lo que revela la moda therian sobre nuestra generación

En las últimas semanas, mis redes sociales se han llenado de videos, memes y debates sobre los llamados therians. Son, en su mayoría, personas jóvenes que dicen tener una conexión...

Newsonomics: Will national news shrink even faster than local news did?

Anderson Cooper may be running out of lily pads. Just two weeks ago, he announced his decision to leave CBS’s 60 Minutes, after almost 20 years of multitasking. Over time, he arrived at the pinnacle of the TV news profession as a CNN anchor, growing his gravitas as a cascade of crises consumed our world...

The Kennedy era was never ‘Camelot’

We often think of the Kennedys as symbols of an optimistic era of United States politics, the family’s methods reveal a darker undertone.

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‘Bridgerton’ season four: a yearner is an earner

The latest installment of the series illustrates what makes period pieces so sexy.

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‘Twelfth Night’ dazzles with whimsy, wit

The School of Dramatic Arts production filled Bing Theatre with sharp humor and deceit.

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USC beach volleyball dominates in 2026 home opener

The Trojans went undefeated in the Battle for Los Angeles.

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Texting has destroyed our ability to be present

Constant digital communication is replacing patience and genuine connection.

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No. 2 UCLA dominates women’s basketball in season finale

USC fell to its rivals by more than 20 points for the second time this season.

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Need off-campus mental health support? Here’s what to know

Off-campus mental health resources include a 24/7 hotline, outpatient therapy and an intensive outpatient program.

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Climate consciousness takes front seat at Eco Media Festival

Filmmakers and artists from around the world came to USC to bring awareness to climate stories.

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Summer Salt croons with Wabie, Boyscott at The Belasco

Three endearing indie pop artists charmed the crowd Saturday night.

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Scouting report: UCLA men’s volleyball vs. USC

This post was updated March 3 at 10:53 p.m. No. 1 UCLA men’s volleyball (14-0, 3-0 MPSF) will face crosstown rival No. 5 USC (8-1, 1-0) twice this week, first at the Galen Center on Tuesday and then at Pauley Pavilion on Friday.

R.A.I.S.E. Award recipients focus on mental health, supporting students in crisis

This post was updated March 4 at 12:25 a.m. When Diana Rinza was a bilingual medical interpreter, she worked with a 16-year-old boy who was facing anxiety, depression and difficulty participating in school Rinza said the patient’s mom – who was undocumented and had stage four lung cancer – was struggling to pay rent and take care of her health.

Cameron Kim will return when No. 1 UCLA baseball hosts Cal State Fullerton

It was a Bruin career few could watch start, and even fewer knew when it was at its end. Cameron Kim – a former member of the Bruins’ No.

UCLA beach volleyball sweeps opposing teams at Battle for LA tournament

People often escape their problems in Waikiki. But the white sands of Hawaii exposed some of the Bruins’ flaws. Yet, the squad seemingly shored up these mishaps in its Los Angeles homecoming.

Krishna Feeds Westwood, $5 Lunches to Battle Food Insecurity

Daily Bruin video presents a profile on Govinda Datta, a dedicated Hare Krishna, a member of a Hindu devotional movement centered on Krishna, who started Krishna Lunch, a food truck in Westwood that has been serving students and community members affordable, vegetarian lunches for nearly three years.

Opinion: UCLA’s current enrollment systems must be altered to minimize stress

It’s everyone for themselves. A furious game of concentration and contingency plans that is crafted over weeks. It sounds like the Hunger Games, but really, it is just enrollment at UCLA.

Taj Mahal, Patty Griffin bring combined talent to The Wiltern

Taj Mahal and Patty Griffin co-headlined a concert at The Wiltern on Feb. 19. The Grammy-winning artists performed at the Mid-Wilshire venue as part of the joint leg of their two respective tours.

Recession or vibecession?: Experts predict 2026 is not headed for a recession

Labubus, low-rise jeans and Lady Gaga – these unrelated items have been labeled by social media users as recession indicators. For generations, people have pointed to specific popular culture phenomena to try and predict economic downturn despite data suggesting otherwise.

Black History Month and beyond: Five must-see films

As Black History Month comes to an end, it’s important to honor those who fought for civil rights and spoke out against discrimination toward the African American community. The annual...

New York Times runs in-house ad asking listeners to “support any news organization dedicated to original reporting”

The New York Times publisher A.G. Sulzberger has voiced a new ad encouraging listeners to support any news organization dedicated to original reporting — even if it’s not the Times. It’s Sulzberger’s first-ever advertisement, the Times confirmed, and it ran for the first time on Monday. A New York Times spokesperson said the publisher wanted...

Editorial Cartoon: “Terms of Trust”

UCLA softball closes out last nonconference tournament with 42 runs across 3 games

A prolific lineup gives a fighting chance to win any game. And the bats were swinging as the Bruins closed out their last nonconference tournament of the season.

Opinion: To create champions, UCLA must be a champion for varsity women’s flag football

Olympic torches will soon illuminate Los Angeles, and flag football will make its debut on the world stage. Yet, here at UCLA, the opportunity to play football at the varsity level remains exclusive to men, leaving women without a pathway to participate in one of the country’s fastest-growing sports.

UCLA baseball sweeps 3 SEC powerhouses in 1st road series of the year

In an era of the transfer portal and Name, Image and Likeness, the deep-pocketed SEC has headlined college baseball with its wealth of talent. Rightfully so considering that the conference has produced the last six national champions.

UCLA women’s basketball’s press conference following win against USC

Postgame press conference with UCLA women’s basketball head coach Cori Close and players senior guard Gabriela Jaquez and graduate student guard Charlisse Leger-Walker, following Sunday’s UCLA vs.

“Podcast” meant nothing and everything at On Air Fest

Brooklyn: Rachel Martin didn’t quite believe that anybody had figured out the economics of audio. “If anyone claims they know how to do it, they’re lying,” she said. “A couple of people are making money, but they’re not here.” It was the opening session of On Air Fest, a two-day audio festival spread across a...

From millions to billions: Celebrity brands aren’t ‘Rare’ anymore

“Rhythm and News” host Cami Culbertson breaks down top celebrity brands and why they are so successful, from Chamberlain Coffee to Rare Beauty, and analyzes how oversaturated markets have been taken over by these household names.

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After Mexico’s most-wanted cartel leader was killed, OSINT helped fuel both clarity and confusion online

When Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes, the founder of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and Mexico’s most wanted drug lord, was killed in a military operation in the state of Jalisco the morning of February 22, panic and chaos erupted across the country. Armed groups set fire to cars and stores and blocked roads in...

UCLA men’s volleyball readies for doubleheader matchup against crosstown rival USC

Once you have all the momentum, you have to keep your foot on the gas. And a trip to your rivals across town might just be the best road to rev your engine on.

Statistics lecturer develops, implements new AI teaching aide

The department of statistics and data science has a new teaching aide – only, it isn’t human. Thomas Maierhofer, a lecturer in the department of statistics and data science, developed an artificial intelligence teaching aide to use in his Statistics 10 and 20 classes.

Classifieds – March 2, 2026

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Black exclusivity doesn’t equal Black success

Historically Black Greek Life has an obligation to unity and uplift the community.

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FRO Fest shines light on the future of Black film

The annual festival featured the best from the African American Cinema Society.

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No. 12 Nebraska hushes men’s basketball

The Trojans have lost five straight games for the third year in a row.

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Social media users’ thoughts are controlled by algorithms

The ongoing trial of Meta shines a light on the limits of self-directed thinking.

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Bruno Mars’ ‘The Romantic’ is for the yearners

The singer puts on his lover-boy coat in a soulful project that’s mostly excellent.

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US-Israel strike on Iran sparks protest at City Hall

About 200 individuals took to the steps of Los Angeles City Hall to protest the U.S.-Israel missile strikes.

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Battle of the Bands bends genres in musical clash

USC Concerts Committee presented the 13th annual competition on Friday night.

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‘The Salon’ is USC Village’s new ‘hairapist’

The hair salon started near Venice Beach before coming to Downtown Los Angeles.

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No. 5 UCLA hands No. 8 USC its second straight loss

Every ranked opponent the Trojans have faced so far have handed them a loss.

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Students discuss experience of overnight line for UCLA-USC men’s basketball game

Hundreds of Bruins crept out of their dorms Tuesday at midnight, ready to participate in an annual tradition. The students rushed to the Intramural Field, forming a line that they would wait in for hours to secure spots in the student section of Pauley Pavilion to watch the UCLA men’s basketball game against the University of Southern California on Tuesday.

Women’s tennis trounces USC, clinched by Anne-Christine Lutkemeyer’s singles win

Rivalry duels almost always boast added tenacity and anticipation. But for Anne-Christine Lutkemeyer – the Bruins’ sole senior – her last home Battle for Los Angeles had extra meaning.

Daily Bruin Print Issue – March 2, 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.

Gallery: UCLA gymnastics claims Big Ten regular season title for 2nd consecutive year

No. 5 UCLA gymnastics (13-2, 9-0 Big Ten) notched a 196.950 at the Big Four quad meet Friday, clinching a win against No.18 Iowa (9-5, 4-2), No.

UCLA women’s basketball win Big Ten title

On senior night at Pauley Pavilion, No. 2 UCLA Bruins defeated Wisconsin Badgers, 80–60, to clinch the Big Ten regular season title.

UCLA women’s water polo bounces back to secure consecutive victories

The end results may have been nearly identical, but the Bruins had opposite starts in their two games over the weekend. On Friday, they jumped out to a 5-1 lead before the first quarter ended.

UCLA track and field posts mixed results at Big Ten Indoor Championships

Midterms in the classroom test one’s ability to understand content up to that point. Yet the Bruins faced a different type of test that may allow them to see what improvements must be made moving forward.

UCLA women’s basketball defends undefeated Big Ten record with away win over USC

This post was updated March 1 at 9:20 p.m. The Trojans may have been able to shut down Lauren Betts, but they could not shut down the Bruins’ six other shooters.

Editorial Cartoon: “Sorry…”

No. 5 UCLA gymnastics wins Big Fours quad meet

Take a look inside the Big Four quad meet that took place on Friday, Feb. 27, which secured UCLA gymnastics the Big Ten regular season championship.

Chad Baker-Mazara leaves USC men’s basketball

The reason for the graduate guard's departure was not immediately clear.

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USC vs. UCLA — as it happened

Bennett Christofferson and Anna Jordan report live from Galen Center.

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Daily Bruin, Daily Trojan women’s basketball rivalry predictions

No. 2 UCLA women’s basketball (27-1, 17-0 Big Ten) will conclude its regular season when it faces crosstown rival USC (17-11, 9-8) on Sunday afternoon at a sold-out the Galen Center.

A tightrope in a typhoon: the events of the last two months, in retrospect

Balance — or lack thereof — can affect everything from the weekend to the world order.

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Letter from the editors

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Juggling GPAs and red cups

How Trojans navigate the dual pressures of academic ambition and a social life that rarely slows down.

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A day in the life

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I am unwell

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What goes up must come down

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A conversation between selves

Inner child, can you hear me? Are you awake?

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Glitz, glamour, grind: performing success at USC

When balance becomes performative, exhaustion stays off screen.

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DT Dialogues: Peeking behind the curtain with actor, professor Paul Urcioli

A Q&A on balancing the life of a working screen and stage actor with teaching at the School of Dramatic Arts.

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Why you should approach college relationships with empathy, for yourself

Balancing compassion for others with one’s personal needs can be complicated.

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Star graduating women’s basketball athletes form core of record-breaking UCLA team

It is never easy to bid farewell to a senior class. But the goodbye may feel heavier when that class comprises an entire starting lineup with six players projected across WNBA Draft boards.

Album Review: Mitski’s ‘Nothing’s About to Happen to Me’ is sonically adventurous, diverse

This post was updated March 1 at 8:12 p.m. In hauntingly eclectic glory, Mitski’s new album takeoff has finally happened. The indie singer-songwriter’s eighth studio album, “Nothing’s About to Happen to Me,” released Feb.

Student groups host walkout at UCLA to protest ICE, support migrant workers

This post was updated March 1 at 10:03 p.m. About 70 people attended a walkout Friday to protest heightened immigration enforcement activity in the United States and to show support for migrant workers.

Championed by Campion: Kiki Rice is longtime key piece underlying women’s basketball’s success

A shiny trophy sat center court at Pauley Pavilion, reflecting the smiles of the players crowded around it. At first glance, it seemed to be an excessive celebration for a blowout win over an unranked team – especially when the victor was the No.

UCLA men’s volleyball maintains perfect record in defensive win over UC Irvine

This post was updated March 1 at 9:24 p.m. Six set points. The second-largest home crowd in UC Irvine men’s volleyball history. And a timely four kills from outside hitters sophomore Sean Kelly and senior Zach Rama extended the match.

UCLA men’s basketball upset by Minnesota 78-73 after back-and-forth affair

This post was updated March 1 at 9:23 p.m. Back-to-back wins – one against a top 10 team in the nation and the other against a crosstown rival – usually provide the fuel to gain momentum.

USC vs Nebraska — as it happened

Kai Assad and Sean Campbell report live from Galen Center.

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Del deseo a la acción: Trazando un año con significado

En el marco de la celebración del Año Nuevo Lunar 2026, año del Caballo de Fuego, la Dra. Yolanda Vásquez-Salgado y los integrantes del Laboratorio de Cultura, Salud y Desarrollo...

UCLA men’s tennis beats San Diego in highest-ranked victory of the season

Rudy Quan had caused the earthquake. And the landslide was headed straight for him. Wielding open water bottles and shouting “Let’s go, Rudy,” the Bruins tackled the sophomore in celebration.

Scouting report: UCLA women’s basketball vs. USC

No. 2 UCLA women’s basketball (27-1, 17-0 Big Ten) will face USC (17-11, 9-8) on Sunday to conclude the regular season. The Bruins are entering the matchup at Galen Center on a 21-game win streak and with an undefeated record in conference play.

Global game of baseball returns

The World Baseball Classic (WBC) has made its return after a three-year hiatus, featuring the American classic that will be played at an entirely different level. Players will proudly compete...

Wins at Judi Garman Classic make Kelly Inouye-Perez winningest UCLA softball coach

Historic feats breed legends. No. 9 UCLA softball (15-3) defeated East Texas A&M (5-15) 14-0 and No. 6 Florida (22-1) 15-12 in the first leg of the Judi Garman Classic in Fullerton, California, on Friday, marking coach Kelly Inouye-Perez’s 888th win as head coach.

Beyond the Spotlight: Alumni reveal pathways into media careers

Many students envision careers in entertainment, such as directors, actors or producers. During Tuesday’s Matador Insights panel on Zoom, four alumni from Disney, Hallmark and IGN made clear that the...

Scouting report: UCLA men’s basketball vs. Minnesota

Riding a two-game win streak – including an upset over No. 10 Illinois and a blowout of its crosstown rivals, UCLA men’s basketball (19-9, 11-6 Big Ten) will turn its head to Saturday morning, where it will face Minnesota (13-15, 6-11) at Pauley Pavilion for the penultimate road game of the regular season.

UCLA gymnastics secures Big Ten regular season championship at Big Fours quad meet

This post was updated Feb. 27 at 10:07 p.m. The Bruins are the 2026 regular season Big Ten Champions. After joining the Big Ten in the 2025, UCLA has yet to suffer a conference defeat in its first two regular seasons. Tonight was no exception.

Senate Bill 607 aims to authorize AI as research concentration at Cal ISIs

A state senator introduced a bill last month to formally recognize artificial intelligence as a research concentration at UC research institutes. If passed, Senate Bill 607 would allow one of the four California Institutes for Science and Innovation – which are multidisciplinary research institutes on UC campuses – to add AI as a concentration.

Experts discuss healthcare challenges amid financial restraints at UCLA conference

This post was updated March 1 at 1:29 p.m. As many as 1 million Medi-Cal patients could lose their health coverage due to recent state and Los Angeles County budget constraints, Martha Santana-Chin said in a panel at the 12th annual VITALS Conference on Feb.

‘We have a right to know what’s going on’: Sproul residents allege service issues

Wilson Her said his heart dropped when he saw both of Sproul Hall’s elevators were broken after returning from a trip in early February. He had 150 pounds of luggage and seven flights of stairs to climb in over 80 degree heat.

Fee-increasing referendums pass USAC, await chancellor approval for May ballots

UCLA students may be able to vote on one of the Undergraduate Students Association Council’s costliest referendums this May. USAC approved three referendums to appear on undergraduate students’ ballots in the May election – including the Bruin Success Referendum, Bruin Bash Referendum and Bruin Life and Undergraduate Experience Fee Referendum – at its Feb.

UCLA Police Department budget breakdown reflects difference in weaponry

The UCLA Police Department has the smallest stock of lethal weapons in the UC, but the largest stock of less-than-lethal munitions, according to data obtained from the university.

Russell Williams II gives students the uncut version of the film industry

Last Friday evening in the Armer theater in Manzanita Hall, Russell Williams II spoke about professionally working in sound engineering on the set of the civil war reenactment movie “Glory,”...

Eze Nekes: The builder behind the brand

College can be a time for a student to make a name for themself. Some students find this after they graduate and for others, all it takes is one moment...

Matadors stunned at the buzzer in pivotal matchup against Anteaters

CSUN came into Thursday night at the Premier America Credit Union Arena against the UC Irvine Anteaters riding a seven game winning streak and looking to extend that stretch. The...

Five Things: UCLA men’s basketball vs. USC

After rebounding with a 95-94 upset over then-No. 10 Illinois Saturday evening at Pauley Pavilion, UCLA men’s basketball (19-9, 11-6 Big Ten) followed its historic performance with an 81-62 trouncing of crosstown rival USC (18-10, 7-10) Tuesday night at Pauley Pavilion.

Jonli Tunstall assumes role of UCLA’s Academic Advancement Program director

Jonli Tunstall will serve as the new associate vice provost of student diversity and director of UCLA’s Academic Advancement Program. AAP provides first-generation, low-income and historically underrepresented students with tutoring, counseling, mentorship and research opportunities, according to its website.

Emma Malabuyo extends beam legacy into coaching era, fuels Bruins from sidelines

Bruin fans know Emma Malabuyo for her lights-out performances that anchored UCLA’s beam lineup. And in her first year as the Bruins’ graduate student assistant coach, the alumna is still spearheading the nation’s No.

Bruins seek 2nd straight undefeated Big Ten title in last regular-season quad meet

Four teams. Four apparatuses. One undefeated conference crown on the line. Before turning the page to the postseason, one last quad meet remains. No. 5 UCLA gymnastics (10-2, 6-0 Big Ten) will face No.

University marks Black History Month with McCarthy Quad celebration

The event had a mix of Los Angeles and campus groups, businesses and nonprofits.

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Students compete in ‘Survivor’-esque challenges in new club

The SC Survivor club hosts watch parties and a game based on the reality show.

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Six takeaways from football’s Assistant Coach Media Day

As the Trojans prepare for Spring Camp, they are focusing on cohesion and development.

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Women’s water polo enters heart of conference play

The Trojans have got off to a hot start, only soured by two losses to UCLA.

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USC’s veteran guard is getting it Dunn

The senior guard has made a name for herself in just her first season with the Trojans.

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Jazzy Davidson debuts on feature cover of SLAMU magazine

Jazzy Davidson follows JuJu Watkins and Saniyah Hall to grace the cover of SLAM.

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Classifieds – February 27, 2026

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Daily Bruin Print Issue – Feb. 27, 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.

Reframing Ramadan past the stereotypes

There is extensive harm in reducing your Muslim peers' fasting to hunger and thirst.

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Trojans vs. Bruins: Daily Trojan, Daily Bruin predict game

The crosstown opponents are set to face off at Galen Center in a rivalry matchup.

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The ’90s and Heavenly are so back

‘Highway to Heavenly’ is a tribute to the band’s history after a 30-year-long hiatus.

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Interactive media deserves your respect

The idea that video games are a lowbrow pastime is an antiquated, uninformed product of a bygone era.

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Who gets to be an athlete?

As an improbable competitive athlete, I believe we can broaden our definition of athleticism.

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Common People is anything but ordinary

The alternative rock band’s career kicked off opening for Cage the Elephant on tour.

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Penn State upsets women’s hoops in calamitous fashion

USC took its second loss in a row despite leading for more than three quarters.

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Women’s hoops cook, men’s hoops cope

One team is winning games; the other is winning our sympathy.

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UCPD keeps 40 mm projectiles, launchers despite LAPD crowd-control ban

This post was updated Feb. 27 at 2:27 p.m. UCPD will keep 40 mm projectiles and launchers in its arsenal of military equipment, though LAPD is banned from using them for crowd control.

Women’s golf places third at Bruin Wave Invitational, misses second by one stroke

Teams must play the long game in golf. But when competing against an elite field, the margins grow thinner. The Bruins took over 850 shots this week.

Scouting Report: UCLA baseball vs. Tennessee, Texas A&M, Mississippi State

No. 1 UCLA baseball (6-2) heads to the Amegy Bank College Baseball Series at Globe Life Field – home of the MLB’s Texas Rangers – in Arlington, Texas.

Alumnus Erik Madrid mixes music career with lecturing at UCLA

From the music studio to the UCLA classroom, Erik Madrid shapes both fresh tracks and young minds. The 2005 alumnus has worked as a Los Angeles-based freelance music mixer for the past 15 years.

A Difference of Opinion: What could UCLA have done with the $213M it wasted on the failed Ascend project?

Just days after he alleged that financial mismanagement contributed to the university’s $425 million annual deficit, UCLA announced its chief financial officer, Stephen Agostini, was out.

UCLA softball looks to build on perfect weekend at Judi Garman Classic

This post was updated Feb. 26 at 9:45 p.m. Proving yourself as a team becomes harder after a loss. But three ranked losses may have been the motivation the Bruins needed to claw their way to six victories last weekend.

Gallery: Peaks and Professors at UCLA builds student-faculty connections through hiking

Peaks and Professors at UCLA organizes hikes where students can explore nature alongside a guest UCLA faculty member. In an environment free from office hours and BruinLearn, the club aims to facilitate connections between students and faculty from different academic disciplines.

3 ranked SEC opponents await UCLA at Amegy Bank College Baseball Series

This post was updated Feb. 26 at 9:32 p.m. There is nowhere to go but down once you reach the top. The Bruins have maintained their No.

The New York Times is adding another daily crossword, because why not

Veni, vidi, vici? Try Mini, Midi, Maxi. Okay, The New York Times does not call its big daily crossword the Maxi — but otherwise it fits. Just as Julius Caesar came, saw, and conquered, the Times continues to push the boundaries of its gaming empire with a new Midi edition of its puzzle. The standard...

Michael Blevins: Showcasing kinship and perspective for Black History Month

Black History Month is an important time for community, representation and perspective as stories are told throughout February. Third year ecology and evolutionary major Michael Blevins and midfielder for CSUN’s...

“Same values, same mission, same ethics”: How the Houston Chronicle chooses creators to work with

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shawn Singh (@shawnthefoodsheep) You can watch more videos from the 2026 Knight Media Forum here.

UCLA’s Rapid Fire improv troop serves up on-the-fly laughs to Westwood audiences

The lights come up in a Westwood apartment, and 11 Bruins solemnly rise around the cornucopia, but there is no Katniss in sight – and no script.

Opinion: Students should be wary of career advice from social media

It’s 10 p.m., and you are scrolling on TikTok when a video appears on the screen. “The cold email I sent that turned into an internship offer,” the video’s text reads.

Scouting Report: UCLA gymnastics vs. Iowa, Ohio State, Maryland

This post was updated Feb. 26 at 9:42 p.m. No. 5 UCLA gymnastics (10-2, 6-0 Big Ten) will host No. 18 Iowa (7-4, 4-2), No. 19 Ohio State (3-4, 3-3) and No.

USC needs to support South Asian Studies

A global research institution provides insufficient academic support for its South Asian students.

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USC football to face San Jose State in Week 0 game

After the Notre Dame game was discontinued, USC had to find a replacement.

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Mia Hart manifests melodies and dreams

The soulful pop singer’s initiative paves the way for success as both an artist and businesswoman.

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What happened to the Internet?

Learning to navigate a new era of regression online.

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Mental health support center available near USC

The Nack Behavioral Health Clinic provides affordable mental health services in group settings.

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Ice skating music has never been so back

Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu’s music marks an exciting individualized change in the sport.

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Student Health expands its toxic stress screenings

Students scheduling physical check-up appointments are now asked about adverse childhood experiences.

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Is baseball back?

USC’s red-hot start has me believing this team could be something special.

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Baker-Mazara not enough in dejected men’s hoops loss at UCLA

The Trojans tried to stay close, but fell 81-62 against the Bruins.

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Travis Bolt has ‘Never Tried Cocaine’ on ‘Burning Bridges’

The country-rock artist’s gritty album is packed with heavy-hitting tracks.

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UCLA track and field prepares to compete in Big Ten Indoor Championships

Every technical tweak and off-season training block has pointed toward this moment. And the Bruins may showcase how months of refinement have solidified themselves as conference contenders.

Pro-Palestine demonstrators protest former Israeli politician’s campus lecture

This post was updated Feb. 26 at 11:20 p.m. About 30 pro-Palestine protesters gathered outside of the Fowler Museum on Wednesday evening to protest a former Israeli politician’s campus lecture.

Oreo, a shy but beloved Delta Terrace stray cat, dies

This post was updated Feb. 25 at 9:17 p.m. Oreo, a black-and-white stray cat frequently seen roaming around Delta Terrace, was found dead in early February.

Film review: New ‘Wuthering Heights’ offers frustrating, stunning interpretation

Editor’s note: This review contains descriptions of abuse and a miscarriage that some readers may find disturbing. Warning: Spoilers ahead. Emerald Fennell’s “Wuthering Heights” does not adapt Emily Brontë’s classic novel, but dissects, discards and ultimately rebuilds it into something deeply human.

Unmaking ‘Made in L.A.:’ Will Rawls’ ‘Unmade’ highlights the systems behind LA

Dancers drifted through the Hammer Museum, carrying cones, canvas and found objects in a choreography of construction. Presented as part of the Hammer Museum’s “Made in L.A.” biennial event, Will Rawls’ site-specific performance “Unmade” unfolded across a series of object-driven scenes.

‘It was disappointing’: No. 1 UCLA men’s baseball falls to unranked San Diego State

The best things are worth waiting for. But as inning after inning went by, the Bruins’ offense never showed up. No. 1 UCLA baseball (6-2) fell to San Diego State (5-3) by a score of 4-3 on Tuesday night at Jackie Robinson Stadium.

Gallery: UCLA men’s basketball bests crosstown rival USC in 81-62 victory

One city, one man on top. Powered by senior guard Donovan Dent’s 30-point showing, UCLA men’s basketball (19-9, 11-6 Big Ten) steamrolled USC (18-10, 7-10) 81-62 on Tuesday night in front of over 13,000 fans at Pauley Pavilion in its first of two rivalry matchups this season.

Editorial Cartoon: “Discourse These Days”

Mileage-based road fee could reshape commutes at CSUN

By the time the sun rises over the San Fernando Valley, the parking structures at CSUN are already filling up. At a commuter-heavy campus, driving is part of daily life....

CSUN AS tackles HSI grant cuts and low voter turnout for the upcoming February election

At the end of the Fall 2025 semester, it was announced that CSUN was officially designated a California Black-serving Institution (BSI), with one of the largest Black student populations in...

InVerso celebra su tercera edición y el director recuerda con nostalgia los inicios de la publicación

El Centro de Lenguas Barbara Ann Ward de la Universidad Estatal de California, Northridge (CSUN), se convirtió en un punto de encuentro para exalumnos, profesores y estudiantes del Departamento de...

Bruin beach volleyball attempts to bounce back, beat ranked teams in Battle for LA

Mid-70s, slight winds and no chance of precipitation is the projected Los Angeles climate for the next few days. And with the fluctuating weather conditions, another thing changed: the Bruins slipped from their No.

The Baltimore Beat experiments with pay-what-you-can ads

The newspaper and nonprofit news site Baltimore Beat is rolling out pay-what-you-can ads. “We hope this is a way that small businesses can feature themselves in the paper, keeping their services at the front of readers’ minds,” the Beat wrote in an announcement. The Beat, launched after the city’s alt-weekly closed in 2017 and relaunched...

‘Standing on stones,’ Cheerio Collective’s curated multi-space

Cheerio Collective is a storefront that hosts live events and sells vintage clothing atop a mosaic stone floor. Some of Cheerio Collective’s past events have been flea markets, repair vendor fairs and jam sessions. Located at 5917 N Figueroa St., they are open to the public as a resale store and event space. Cheerio Collective co-founder Griffen Thompson […]

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Opinion: The hidden crisis in AI therapy and why it should alarm all of us

Content warning: The following article discusses suicide. When news broke about 16-year-old Adam Raine, I found myself rereading the details with growing disbelief. Raine’s parents said an AI chatbot encouraged his suicidal thoughts. It wasn’t just the tragedy of a life cut short; it was realizing that a tool marketed as “safe” and “responsible” had allegedly reinforced […]

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Opinion: Karen Bass probably should’ve seen this coming

It isn’t up for debate: Over the last year, the mayor of the City of Los Angeles has become increasingly unpopular. Karen Bass’s polling has gone sharply underwater, with polling showing 49 percent of Angelenos rating her unfavorably in 2025, compared to just 37 percent favorably. The elephant in the room, of course, is in the […]

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Oxy Ski and Board Club carves plans for spring season and ‘California Challenge’

The Occidental Ski and Board Club (OSBC) has plans for a very active spring season, and has already taken ski trips to Big Bear and Mammoth. According to President Jasper Clarkson (junior), the club hopes to ski every weekend and host social events such as yoga and hikes. The current OBSC is a revival of […]

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Local group installs ICE raid sirens in Highland Park

The Highland Park Community Support Group is installing sirens to alert neighbors if Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is in the area, according to KM, an organizer assisting the effort who will remain anonymous due to safety concerns. KM said 38 sirens have been installed on private properties, ranging from outside people’s homes to local businesses in […]

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Villa’s Tacos serves in Super Bowl Halftime Show

Victor Villa, owner and founder of Villa’s Tacos, was featured b a Villa’s Taco stand in the Super Bowl LX Halftime Show with Bad Bunny Feb. 8. Mason Lopez, an employee at Villa’s Tacos, said he began working at the restaurant about four months ago. Lopez said he feels Villa’s energy and personality are why he was […]

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Sarah Rascón seeks state senate seat

Sarah Rascón is running for State Senate in California’s 26th District, which includes parts of Northeast, East and Central LA. Rascón, whose campaign website emphasizes environmental and social justice, housing affordability, small businesses and workforce development, faces four other candidates in the primary election June 2. Rascón said she was raised by her immigrant grandmother after her parents’ divorce. According to […]

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APIDAA’s fiery welcome to the Year of the Horse

Occidental College Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American Association (APIDAA) hosted their annual Lunar New Year celebration Feb. 19. Dina’s Dumpling and Stop Bye Cafe food trucks accompanied the UCLA Lion Dance troupe on the Academic Quad to celebrate the beginning of the Year of the Horse. According to Maya Johnson (sophomore), a member of the APIDAA e-board, this […]

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Hot Corner: Can USA’s Avengers outlast global competition?

As much as the Dodgers try to put a stop to the sport of baseball as we know it, life goes on. With spring training in full swing, everyone’s eyes are turning back to the diamond. As teams assemble and new acquisitions meet their teammates for the first time, another question looms: Who’s playing in the […]

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Athletes of the week: Versatile Rogers and seasoned Lebsock light up opening weekend

Griffen Rogers Griffen Rogers’ (sophomore) hot start to the season has made an impact on the Occidental baseball team, earning him Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC) Pitcher of the Week and D3baseball.com’s Team of the Week honors. In the baseball team’s first series of the year against Centenary College (Louisiana) Feb. 6–7, Rogers made his first pitching appearance of his college […]

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Why “magic links” and passcodes are taking over news logins

I grew up in India, which is increasingly a country that runs on OTPs, or one-time passcodes. I bump into them everywhere each time I visit: When trying to connect to airport WiFi, getting into an Uber, or accessing a digital menu at a cafe. But lately, if I’m homesick, I’ve found a way of...

USG asks USC to add unit rollover program in place of AAA

Amendments to the fiscal budget for 2025–26 were also approved by the senators.

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‘Devastating’ end to SCA program stuns students, faculty

USC said enrollment decline is the cause of the Expanded Animation program’s end.

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Daily Bruin Print Issue – Feb. 25, 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. 

Classifieds – February 25, 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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Love shouldn’t vanish in daylight

When affection disappears in public, it forces you to decide whether almost being chosen is enough.

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Baseball keeps cooking with sweep of Rice

The Trojans are off to a hot start, matching their best since 2015 with a 7-0 record.

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Kaufman alum ‘shimmeys’ into pole dancing

Helen “Shimmey” Gratch finds post-grad success in professional pole dancing.

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Are internet shows really the ‘new late night,’ Vanity Fair?

Jimmy, I’m sorry, it’s over. Gen Z has come for you.

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Voices they tried to erase

Iran's resistance ignites a global call for justice.

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Modern protest music breeds performative inaction

Posting covers of politically edgy songs on social media is not productive activism.

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Men’s basketball is cooked

We should not be complacent with the Trojans missing another NCAA Tournament.

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Men’s basketball rolls over USC with 30-point performance from Donovan Dent

This post was updated Feb. 25 at 12:22 a.m. The Battle for Los Angeles. The Crosstown Cup. The LA Showdown. Whatever the game’s nickname is, everything else stays the same.

UC and UC-AFT negotiations tentatively set to begin in March

This post was updated Feb. 24 at 11:37 p.m. UC lecturers are tentatively set to begin negotiations with the University in March. The unit of the University Council-American Federation of Teachers representing lecturers reached its current contract with the University in November 2021.

Bruins aim to defend No. 1 ranking in upcoming UC Santa Barbara, Irvine matches

This post was updated Feb. 24 at 10:09 p.m. About 700 to 1,000 people attempt to climb Mount Everest every year. At 29,032 feet, every step leaves less room for error.

USAC recap – Feb. 17

The Undergraduate Students Association Council unanimously approved a letter at its Feb. 17 meeting that called on UCLA to put a professor on administrative leave because of his correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein.

Math department standardizes grade cutoffs across lectures to address inequities

The math department’s new grading policy is meant to make grading more equitable across different lectures of the same courses. But some students say it closely resembles a quota system – which the department bans.

‘Historic performance’: UCLA swim and dive finishes 7th at Big Ten Championships

There are two options a team can take amid tough competition. Sink or swim. And at their second Big Ten Championships, the Bruins took the latter option, earning six school records and four individual podium finishes.

Opinion: Vice Chancellor Michael Beck must answer questions about UCLA’s spending

Former UCLA Chief Financial Officer Stephen Agostini alleged that UCLA is running an annual budget deficit of more than $400 million, in a recent interview with the Daily Bruin.

Opinion: It is dangerous, insensitive for UCLA to call Bari Weiss ‘future of journalism’

This post was updated Feb. 24 at 3:44 p.m. Editor’s note: This article contains references to alleged sexual assault, which some readers may find disturbing. In a now-canceled event, UCLA’s Burkle Center for International Relations invited Bari Weiss, who has a pattern of minimizing sexual assault allegations, to speak at “The Future of Journalism” lecture.

Second Take: Super Bowl LX ads fumbled with heavy AI use, troubling messages

Super Bowl LX? More like Super Bowl AI. Of the 66 commercials that aired during this year’s Super Bowl, 15 of them featured artificial intelligence. Even ignoring the associated ethical implications of excessive AI use, the quality of what used to be considered the best ad event of the year has dropped to an almost questionable degree.

DOJ files lawsuit against UC for allegedly allowing antisemitic work environment

This post was updated Feb. 24 at 11:30 p.m. The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the UC on Tuesday, alleging the University allowed a hostile environment for its Jewish and Israeli employees.

Theater review: Flawed foundation, confused goals cause ‘Sylvia Sylvia Sylvia’ to fall short

“Sylvia Sylvia Sylvia” is a valentine, a dialectic and a seance, but it is not quite sure which one to believe in. Written by Beth Hyland and directed by Jo Bonney, the Edgerton Foundation New Play Award-winning production “Sylvia Sylvia Sylvia” debuted at the Geffen Playhouse Feb.

Editorial Cartoon: “Callous Cronin”

CRIME REPORT: Suspect arrested for unlawful paraphernalia

Below are the crime logs provided by the CSUN Department of Police Services for the week of Feb. 15 to Feb. 21.   Sunday, Feb. 15 There is nothing to...

Women’s rugby club links physicality and friendship

There are roughly 350 active women’s rugby D1 and D2 clubs in the U.S., according to the NCAA. In California, there are 15 of these clubs – one being CSUN’s...

‘We’re at our highest point together as a team’: UCLA men’s basketball to face USC

This post was updated Feb. 24 at 1:28 p.m. Ignoring outside noise often breeds success. Despite the scrutiny surrounding coach Mick Cronin and UCLA men’s basketball (18-9, 10-6 Big Ten) after the head honcho ejected redshirt senior forward/center Steven Jamerson II in a game against then-No.

Laughter is the Cure hosts comedy show to raise funds for UCLA children’s hospital

Laughter is medicine, and not all doctors wear white coats. Laughter is the Cure, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting hospitalized children through live stand-up comedy, held their latest production Saturday at the Lyric Hyperion, a theater in Silver Lake.

Sidequest: Hollywood celebrity tour

On this episode of Sidequest, Podcast hosts Hela Khalil and Tilly Jones talk about their journey recreating the iconic TMZ Hollywood Celebrity Tour route.

Tilly Jones: Welcome to Sidequest, a miniseries by Daily Bruin Podcasts, where we send Podcast contributors on adventures that are unique to Los Angeles.

Scouting report: UCLA men’s basketball vs. USC

Just three days after upsetting No. 10 Illinois 95-94 in overtime in buzzer-beating fashion, UCLA men’s basketball (18-9, 10-6 Big Ten) will turn its head to Tuesday night, where it will face USC (18-9, 7-9) at Pauley Pavilion for the first crosstown rivalry matchup of the 2025-26 season.

The Tampa Bay Times starts a monthly “book club” for news stories

Tampa Bay Times journalist Lauren Peace is a fan of her local bookshop, Book and Bottle, a “bookstore with wine and a wine shop with books” (and coffee!). At one of the store’s book club events, Peace had a lightbulb moment. “The business is packed, and people across all demographics are sitting there in conversation,”...

The Rising Cost of Healthcare and How Students Are Paying for Care in 2026

For many college students and young adults, healthcare costs are no longer an abstract concern but a reality that they cannot avoid. Unfortunately, in many cases they’re often financially overwhelming....

Q&A: Dr. Vatche Agopian talks early detection of gallbladder, bile duct cancers

This post was updated Feb. 24 at 11:40 p.m. Dr. Vatche Agopian, a liver transplant hepatobiliary surgeon at UCLA, sat down with Daily Bruin contributor Donya Hassanshahi during February’s Gallbladder and Bile Duct Cancer Awareness Month to discuss the importance of educating people about their health and taking the initiative to detect malignant cancers.

How Student Waxers Can Avoid Patchy Results in Their First Client Sessions

Starting real client work is a big step for any beauty student. Many beginners discover that results look uneven even when they follow the basic method taught in class. ItalWax...

No. 1 UCLA baseball looks to keep up momentum in midweek matchup against SDSU

There was heavy preseason hype, and the Bruins have proven it was not unwarranted. After sweeping then-No. 7 TCU over the weekend, No. 1 UCLA baseball (6-1) will face off against SDSU (4-3) in its second Tuesday midweek match-up of the year at Jackie Robinson Stadium.

Counter-Strike 2 Quiz as a Way to Test Your Experience: From Newbie to CS Veteran

Counter-Strike 2 is constantly changing. Updates are released more frequently. Visual tweaks are becoming more noticeable. The community is discussing the item economy more frequently. Players are looking for ways...

The team behind Dark Sky launches a weather app for uncertain, low-trust times

This seems fitting for a time when a lot of Americans aren’t sure what to trust and say it’s important to do their own research: A weather app from the folks behind the beloved app Dark Sky (sold to Apple in 2022) that embraces uncertainty. The app is called Acme Weather. From their blog post:...

2025/2026 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour Returns to Caltech

Join us on Tuesday, March 3rd for an unforgettable night at the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour, brought to you by the Caltech Alpine Club! It’ll be a fun night of inspiring and exhilarating outdoor adventure films.

2026 San Gabriel Valley Food Passport

Time to review a few more restaurants featured in the 2026 SGV Food Passport! Last issue, I reviewed Lee’s Hoagie House and Paris Baguette. This time, I have explored two other places featured in the passport.

A Call for Transparency and Stewardship at 1364 E. Green Street

For over a century, the California Institute of Technology and the community of Pasadena have grown side by side. We are a city that takes immense pride and joy in your mission and success.

A Kiwi Adventure

“I’m going on an adventure,” shouts Bilbo Baggins in the first moments of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, after accepting Gandalf’s request to join the dwarves. A huge Hobbit fan, I’d never given the line much thought.

Caltech Wildlife: Turtles and the Turtle Club

Finally, a column about the turtles! The turtles have been an integral part of the Caltech community, and much of this connection is made by the enthusiastic Caltech students themselves.

Campus Isn’t Safe Enough: A Proposal to Eliminate Liability (and House Culture)

Changes to make the campus safer and more inclusive have been profoundly successful in the past several years. We have come a long way since the days when women were severely outnumbered and every house tradition was a Title IX violation.

CDS Celebrates Black History Month

On February 12, CDS celebrated Black History Month in Browne Dining Hall with a wide-ranging menu featuring soyrizo mac ‘n’ cheese, chicken and sausage gumbo (with a tofu option), BBQ jackfruit riblets, fried okra, jerk chicken and yams, shrimp grits (or tofu), chicken and waffles (with a vegetarian option), banana pudding, and biscuits. Themed décor added to the celebratory atmosphere.

For Parker

yours is the death that cheapens all words and as i write this i scan each one not for beauty but for adequacy not for music

Innovating Through Irritation with Dr. Jordan Shlain

Dr. Jordan Shlain, who presented to the Caltech Longevity Club on January 28, framed his work as a form of moral friction: a refusal, throughout his career, to accept incentives that reward sickness over health. A physician-entrepreneur and civic leader in San Francisco, Shlain has built his companies and philosophy around a single organizing principle: trust.

On Self-Love

A lot can happen in one minute. Sixty little seconds. An infinite number of moments.

Remembering Parker Thompson

Parker Thompson, a second-year undergraduate studying applied and computational mathematics, Secretary of ASCIT, and a peer advocate, passed away on February 3, 2026. He was 19.

The Chilling of Caltech

There is a chill passing through Caltech. Over the past year, the foundations of U.S. education, research, and democracy have been systematically targeted by the Trump administration.

The Eyes That Search for Tomorrow — Part I

All names and identifying details in this narrative have been altered to protect privacy. The scenes represent composite experiences and reflections from critical care shadowing, not specific individuals or cases. Dialogue is paraphrased and not verbatim.

The Frontier Myth in Motion: Ads of Super Bowl LX

This year’s Super Bowl kicked off on Sunday, February 8th, between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots. Over 100 million people watch the Super Bowl every year, which creates a fierce competition between companies to create the best ads they can for the most effective viewer impression.

The Mindshift Conference: Nobel Laureates, an Academic Impostor, and Jeffrey Epstein

In January 2011, several academics attended the “Mindshift Conference,” organized by Al Seckel (who has been accused of misrepresenting his credentials) and hosted by a financier and convicted sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein. The Nobel laureates include Professor Frances Arnold of Caltech and the late Murray Gell-Mann.

The Return of Tomodachi Life

Tomodachi Life was released in Japan in 2013. A year later, it hit Western markets a month after being promoted by the Tomodachi Life Direct.

The Shape of Canadian Quixotry: A Note on Alberta Separatism

Thanks to a certain U.S. president, the new year has seen a curiously Canadian topic readmitted to the news cycle: Alberta separatism.

The Zephyr

Oh gentle wind, Tell me so.

TV Review: The War Between The Land and The Sea

What would happen if all the trash humans have dumped into the ocean rained back onto land? The War Between the Land and the Sea considers what would happen if an underwater species suddenly revealed itself, fed up with the damage humans have inflicted on them through pollution and other actions at sea.

Why You Shouldn’t Buy GTA VI

The sixth Grand Theft Auto game has been highly anticipated ever since it was announced in 2023, even winning the Most Anticipated Game at The Game Awards in 2025. It’s set to be published by Rockstar Games on Nov. 19, 2026 and is projected to earn hundreds of millions of dollars.

The fight for freedom belongs to everyone

International students have a stake in campus activism, too.

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Archiving myself in playlists

The playlists I build aren’t just collections of songs — they’re records of who I was and who I’m becoming.

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Keck radiologists scan ancient Egyptian mummies

Using advanced CT imaging, the team has discovered new details about the mummies’ health, lifestyles and humanity.

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Beach volleyball opens 2026 season in Hawaii

USC’s No. 2 duo was named Most Outstanding Pair at the Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Beach Classic.

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We direly need to relearn conversation

Dialogue does more for community cohesion than you might think.

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Tiktok music is — and should be — good

It’s popular for a reason and is launching the new generation of artists.

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Divorced, beheaded, live in LA

The North American tour of 'SIX The Musical' brings Tudor queens to life.

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Women’s swim and dive thrives at Big Ten Championships

The team earned multiple top-10 berths in the conference meet across the medley.

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Opinion: Learning lessons is not enough for sexual misconduct accusations

The sentiment “there were lessons learned” can only go so far when you are referring to the serious accusations of sexual misconduct against a UCLA faculty member.

Gallery: UCLA women’s basketball celebrates Senior Day, Big Ten regular season title

The best things come in threes. For No. 2 UCLA women’s basketball (27-1, 17-0 Big Ten), a dominant 80-60 victory over Wisconsin (13-15, 5-12) on Sunday afternoon served as the backdrop for an emotional Senior Day and the Bruins’ clinching of their first-ever Big Ten regular season title.

Concert review: Gorillaz is yet to peak, brings new sound, unreleased music to Hollywood Palladium

Gorillaz’s upcoming sound took listeners to new heights — the highest mountain. On Sunday, the animated British band Gorillaz performed the entirety of their upcoming album at the Hollywood Palladium.

‘Hip hop is everything to fashion:’ Hip Hop Congress hosts fashion show

Hip hop never needed the runway. The runway needed hip hop. Hip Hop Congress at UCLA transformed the Ackerman Grand Ballroom into a catwalk Feb. 19, tracing the evolution of hip hop and fashion from past to present.

Five Things: UCLA men’s basketball vs. Illinois

The skid is over. After losing back-to-back road contests by a combined 53 points to then-No. 2 Michigan and then-No. 15 Michigan State on Feb. 14 and Feb.

The Westwood Enabler’s Instagram account unbanned following temporary suspension

This post was updated Feb. 24 at 2:01 p.m. The Westwood Enabler was nearing its 10,000 follower mark on Instagram when the app banned its account Wednesday evening.

UCLA student Alysa Liu wins 2 Olympic figure skating gold medals

UCLA student Alysa Liu will return from the 2026 Winter Olympics with a pair of figure skating gold medals after winning the women’s singles title and helping the United States secure team gold with her short program performance.

Are All General Education Courses Created Equal?: Exploring GE Grade Distributions

The likelihood of earning an A or higher in a GE course can vary by more than 20% depending on the requirement it fulfills. With more than 400 general education courses across 97 departments to choose from – and with anywhere from 7-100% of students earning As or better in each one – UCLA students have lots to consider when selecting their next GE.

Is The New York Times a games company? A familiar debate continues

“The New York Times is no longer a news company,” proclaims the caption of a chart posted on X Saturday summarizing how Times bundle subscribers have eclipsed news-only subscribers. The New York Times is no longer a news company.$NYT pic.twitter.com/kLKfIkow8b — Fiscal.ai (@fiscal_ai) February 21, 2026 The trends illustrated by the chart will not come as...

UCLA beach volleyball feels the heat, finishes 3-2 at Outrigger Classic

Kingdoms place the queen at the top of a royal hierarchy. And in the sand, the Bruins sit atop the throne. No. 1 UCLA beach volleyball (3-2) finished 3-2 after facing off against five ranked opponents – No.

Bostopia’s Evan George serves Boston daily news from a lefty perspective

Lots of us took up quirky hobbies while we were shut in at home during the pandemic. Evan George’s: Delivering Boston local news in 60 seconds or less. As a Massachusetts native living in Boston, George had long been plugged into local politics and community organizing with the Democratic Socialists of America. He studied history...

UCLA softball records perfect record at Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic

This post was updated Feb. 23 at 9:15 p.m. Most teams start packing up when they are down four runs to start the bottom of the seventh.

UCLA women’s water polo sinks California 19-18 in double-overtime matchup

It’s not about how you start. But it’s about how you finish. And after giving up 15 goals through the first three quarters, No. 2 UCLA women’s water polo (10-1, 1-0 MPSF) overcame No.

UCLA baseball completes 15-5 run-rule game, sweep against TCU

John Savage’s mantra has stayed the same throughout his 21-year tenure at the helm of UCLA baseball. Pitching and defense wins championships. But Sunday, junior right-hander Landon Stump allowed three runs in just 2.1 innings pitched – his shortest start since tossing just two-plus frames against No.

Men’s volleyball adds another sweep under their belt

The no. 17 ranked CSUN Matadors took on the UC Merced Bobcats and earned themselves a victory in sweeping fashion on Friday night at the Premier America Credit Union after...

CSUN’s College of Humanities “teach-in” for ICE out

Professors of the College of Humanities at CSUN came together to host an outside teach-in session discussing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for students on Feb. 18. According to Daniel...

Preview: Reduce, reuse and recycle at Refill and Repair event

For students who have put off their spring cleaning, Associated Students (AS) Refill and Repair event is the perfect way to get started. The first event of the semester will...

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Limited late-night dining and rising food costs challenge CSUN students

According to CSUN Institutional Research, CSUN is considered a commuter campus, where thousands of students take night classes, work overnight shifts or stay late on campus for classes or club...

Art imitates life amid ICE raids and street sweeps

A new exhibition at the CSUN Art Gallery highlights the historically prevelant overlap of art and politics. “We Meet on the Streets” is an exhibition featuring video, photography and art,...

Classifieds – February 23, 2026

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The human spirit is indomitable

Our perceived limitations are illusions that safeguard against our internal threats.

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Hoffmann lifts men’s tennis past UCLA in 4-3 thriller

The sophomore sealed the rivalry match with a heroic three-set victory in singles.

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PlantCon takes root at first LA convention

The two-day event brought plant parents, vendors and expert workshops together.

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‘Two-phone’ Baby Keem is reborn with ‘Ca$ino’

The album blends the best of classic Keem with more mature themes, even if it leaves listeners longing for just a bit more.

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Trojan Vision turns class time into broadcast training

An unconventional class lets students produce live shows, run control rooms and build industry skills.

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What we’re doing about AI-generated writing

The Daily Trojan pledges to strengthen transparency in our policies and actions.

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Women’s basketball falls short of upset over No. 10 Ohio State

An 18-1 Buckeye run in the fourth quarter ended USC’s chances of a huge road win.

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Alum selected as Schwarzman Scholar

Giancarlo Ceja will pursue a fully funded master's degree in public affairs in Beijing.

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Keck Medicine nurses begin week-long strike

Members of the union said their unanswered requests led to the choice to strike.

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Late collapse slims men’s hoops’ tournament chances

USC blew a late lead against Oregon, dealing a massive blow to its postseason push.

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Daily Bruin Print Issue – Feb. 22, 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’s Lily Sturges releases new single, champions women in music production

From the studio to the stage, Lily Sturges is on a mission to prove women are the future of music. The first-year music industry student said her peers at UCLA have inspired her to take music more seriously.

Opinion: Vanity sizing places negative imagery, self-worth on UCLA community

Buying clothes should not feel like a trick question. UCLA students already deal with enough of those during finals. Vanity sizing is the practice of labeling clothes with smaller sizes than their actual measurements.

UCLA men’s tennis loses rivalry, tiebreaker game against USC

All eyes were on Cassius Chinlund as he sat on the bench of court six. The redshirt freshman’s leg got massaged as the match came down to a deciding third set between Chinlund and Niels Hoffmann.

Gallery: UCLA men’s volleyball win pins second loss to Long Beach State

No. 1 UCLA men’s volleyball (12-0, 3-0 MPSF) bested No. 2 Long Beach State (9-2) in four sets Friday night – handing the reigning national champions their second loss this season.

Jollibee signs lease for Westwood storefront

Fast-food chain Jollibee will tentatively be coming to Westwood in 2026, according to the Westwood Village Improvement Association’s annual report. Jollibee, which started in the Philippines and has since opened international locations, – serves fried chicken, hamburgers, spaghetti and other fast-food items.

Gallery: HOOLIGAN Theatre’s “Seussical” delivers musical comedy, supports basic needs

Enchanted with comical costumes and mischievous music, the UCLA HOOLIGAN Theatre Company presented the 24-hour musical “Seussical” at the Northwest Campus Auditorium on Feb. 15. Rehearsed for less than 24 hours, the crew playfully performed the musical – adapted from works of children’s author Dr.

Gallery: Black Extravaganza honors Black culture, excellence through student performances

Performers, poets and partygoers returned to the Covel Grand Horizon Room for the Afrikan Diaspora LLC’s annual Black Extravaganza on Feb. 13. The two-act event consisted of performances from student organizations and soloists, and the intermission gave attendees the opportunity to eat and take pictures at a photo-op station.

Gallery: Donovan Dent’s buzzer-beater leads UCLA men’s basketball to upset victory

Two top-10 wins. Two court storms. Two parties at Pauley. A month and a day after beating then-No. 4 Purdue in similar fashion, UCLA men’s basketball (18-9, 10-6 Big Ten) took down another ranked opponent at home, upsetting No.

Women’s basketball defeats Wisconsin, receives Big Ten regular season trophy

This post was updated Feb. 22 at 6:10 p.m. Last year, they were one game short. An 80-67 loss to the Trojans in their final regular season game sealed a runner-up finish in the Big Ten championship race.

Jordan Chiles breaks perfect 10 floor streak in victory over Illinois

This post was updated Feb. 22 at 9:35 p.m. No streak can last forever. And senior Jordan Chiles’ stretch of five consecutive perfect 10s came tumbling down Sunday in Champaign after she recorded a 9.975 on floor – failing to receive a perfect mark from one of two judges.

Bruins tee off for home tournament in Bruin Wave Invitational

A nearby stop in a five-tournament stretch in the Golden State kicks off Monday at the Bruins’ home tournament of the season. Though it is a 30-minute drive from campus, the two-day Bruin Wave Invitational presented by Capillus serves as the home tournament for No.

Line Dancing Club builds community, fosters connection one step at a time

UCLA’s pioneer Line Dancing club builds community to the beat of its own drum. Offering bimonthly meetings that are drop-in, the Line Dancing club draws a diversity of experience levels, Ava Raymer, club Co-founder and fourth-year chemical engineering student, said.

Concert review: Del Water Gap’s vocal, emotional range both intimate and loud at The Wiltern

This post was updated Feb. 22 at 7:34 p.m. Fans will be “Chasing The Chimera” of a concert that could top Del Water Gap’s charming performance.

Barnett’s expertise, Moss’ wipeout changeup lifts UCLA baseball 5-1 over TCU

39 collegiate starts are a sign of experience. A first-round draft label is a sign of raw talent. Both are critical in college baseball. No. 1 UCLA baseball (5-1) defeated No.

UCLA men’s volleyball sinks Long Beach State for 2nd time this season

This post was updated Feb. 22 at 9:17 p.m. Noise. Nonstop noise. 26-25. Senior middle blocker Cameron Thorne and sophomore outside hitter Sean Kelly rose to the net for a set-point block against opposite hitter Wojciech Gajek to take the third.

Dent’s buzzer-beater lifts UCLA men’s basketball 95-94 over Illinois in overtime upset

This post was updated Feb. 22 at 9:15 p.m. 4.9 seconds. 94 feet. Donovan Dent slips by the first defender, splits two more at the free throw line and goes up and under the fourth, throwing the ball up as time expires.

‘It’s my last chance to do it’: Cameron Thorne is no stranger to grit, tenacity

This post was updated Feb. 22 at 9:50 p.m. Linear algebra, despite its name, is not straightforward, stumping college students and graduates alike. In the same vein, even when one’s path to sports stardom looks linear, that does not mean it is without hardship, strife and dedication.

UCLA softball beats Auburn, Nevada, Duke in Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic opening

Confidence and composure often define the elite. No. 11 UCLA softball (10-3) embodied both throughout three wins Thursday and Friday at the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic, defeating Auburn (11-3) 23-1 in five innings to open the tournament before coming from behind to defeat Nevada (7-7) 6-5 and No.

Scouting Report: UCLA men’s basketball vs. Illinois

The Bruins are returning to Westwood for their first home game since suffering back-to-back blowout defeats to then-No. 2 Michigan on Feb. 14 and No. 15 Michigan State on Tuesday – falling by a combined 53 points.

Editorial Cartoon: “See No Evil”

Cronin apologizes, reflects on Jamerson II ejection ahead of Illinois match

Illinois was not on anyone’s mind, even though the No. 10-ranked team, outside of the AP Poll, is the fourth-best team and top-ranked offensive squad in the country, per KenPom.

Opinion: Lack of support for financial aid office leaves students stressed without help

A week before school started, I checked my BruinBill. I assumed it would be the usual amount due. But when I saw the thousands of dollars I was expected to pay, my heart started racing.

UCLA baseball bests TCU 10-2 to kick off weekend series against ranked opponent

Two years ago, the Bruins were swept by the Horned Frogs in a three-game road series where they were outscored by a total of 23-9. This time, UCLA’s offense surpassed its previous series total in just five innings while its pitching staff held TCU to just two runs.

UCLA football to stay at Rose Bowl for 2026 season following SoFi Stadium rumors

UCLA football will stay at the Rose Bowl for the 2026 season. Mary Osako, UCLA’s vice chancellor for strategic communications, announced the news in a Saturday statement.

UCLA women’s water polo gears for season ahead after second-place conference finish

One year after a two-loss showing at the Barbara Kalbus Invitational, the Bruins return to conference play with a second-place finish. No. 2 UCLA women’s water polo (9-1) will travel to Berkeley on Saturday to open Mountain Pacific Sports Federation competition against No.

Katie Kitamura talks new novel at Hammer Museum ‘Some Favorite Writers’ event

Katie Kitamura explored the tension between authorial intent and interpretation in her book talk Thursday. Kitamura – the award-winning author of “Intimacies” and “A Separation” – read an excerpt from her newest novel “Audition” at the Hammer Museum as a part of UCLA professor Mona Simpson’s “Some Favorite Writers” series.

UCLA gymnastics prioritizes balance, recovery ahead of Illinois matchup

Balance has become a game of honesty. After seven weeks of breaking records and earning perfect 10s, the Bruins understand that responsibility involves knowing when to take a step back.

UCLA associate vice chancellor responsible for four-year housing guarantee retires

UCLA students see campus as a place to eat and live, rather than just somewhere to learn. The person at the center of those experiences for the past 19 years has been Pete Angelis, UCLA’s associate vice chancellor for housing & hospitality.

UCLA Civil Rights Office responding to hate crime in university apartments

This post was updated Feb. 20 at 9:46 p.m. The UCLA Civil Rights Office is responding to a hate crime motivated by racial bias that occurred at University Apartments North Tuesday. Two residents reported a racial slur written in permanent marker on their whiteboard to UCLA Residential Life on Tuesday at 6:31 p.m., according to a Clery Act Timely Warning sent by UCPD Friday afternoon. UCPD said in the warning that neither resident had filed a report with the police department about the property vandalism as of 4:18 p.m.

UCLA Housing discontinues 10-person apartments for 2026-27 academic year

UCLA Housing is discontinuing 10-person university apartments for the 2026-27 academic year. UCLA released its housing application Jan. 27, which included options with a maximum of eight people in one university apartment, instead of 10 as was offered in the 2025-26 year.

Photo Essay: Sen. Bernie Sanders rallies for a fight against California’s wealthiest

Senator Bernie Sanders headlined the California Billionaires Tax Act campaign kickoff rally at The Wiltern in Los Angeles on Feb. 18. Sanders gave an impassioned speech to a packed auditorium...

CSUN’s newest academic building is renamed

Philanthropists and CSUN alumni Ronni and Shepard Goodman, along with their $10 million gift to the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences (CSBS), will be honored in the official renaming...

UCLA men’s tennis will face ‘sea of cardinal’ in crosstown rival matchup at USC

Tuesday rang in the Year of the Horse. The first few days of the Lunar New Year bustle with traditional Chinese festivities. Wrapped in classic red outfits symbolizing good fortune and vitality, children stretch out their eager hands to collect long-awaited red packets from loved ones.

Film Breakdown: UCLA football reloads linebacker unit with versatile transfers

Linebackers that boast the ability to both play the run while also maintaining coverage responsibilities in the passing game can be the difference between victory and defeat.

Five Things: UCLA men’s basketball vs. Michigan State

The Bruins’ trip to the Great Lake State probably could not have ended any worse. After falling by 30 points to then-No. 2 Michigan on Saturday, No.

Scouting report: UCLA women’s water polo vs. California

No. 2 UCLA women’s water polo (9-1) is officially set to kick off conference play against No. 4 California (8-2) at Spieker Aquatics Complex on Saturday.

UCLA baseball claims first two wins in weekend series against UCSD

UCLA baseball won its first game of the 2026 season, beating UCSD 8-4 at home in Jackie Robinson Stadium. The Bruins’ offense was led by a strong performance from redshirt junior right fielder Payton Brennan, who finished the game with four runs batted in.

2 people reportedly experienced attempted sexual assault on the Hill

A person allegedly attempted to sexually assault two people on the Hill in the past week, UCPD said in a Friday morning Clery Timely Warning. UCPD first learned about one attempted rape at midnight Feb.

UCLA engineers discover metal with potential to enhance AI chip performance

Researchers in the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science discovered a metallic material with nearly three times the thermal conductivity of copper, which could make some electronic devices – including AI chips – more effective.

Photo Gallery: Matadors play strong, lose against UC Santa Barbara

Despite a strong initial defense, CSUN Women’s basketball finished 74-58 against the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos on Thursday night at Premier America Credit Union Arena. The Matador’s defense was especially...

From community college to UCLA, through and beyond the Transfer Alliance Program

Red Darby never expected to be accepted to UCLA, especially as a transfer student coming from Columbia College. And not the Columbia in New York City, or the one in Chicago.

Waiting for gerontology courses is getting old for students in the minor

When third-year data theory student Madeleine Curran declared UCLA’s gerontology minor, advisors warned her that the required classes were rarely available. After nearly two years in the program, Curran said the advisors were right.

Photo Gallery: Women’s tennis sweeps Westmont

CSUN hosted Westmont on Wednesday afternoon and earned themselves a win in sweeping fashion. The Matadors dominated, winning each of their three sets of doubles and six sets of singles....

Bad Bunny evento expone estudiantes al español

Participantes aprendieron vocabulario en español para preparar para mediotiempo.

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Casa México usa el Mundial para fusionar fútbol, ​​comunidad, cultura

LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes será la Casa México durante la Copa Mundial en verano.

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Chad Baker-Mazara en su hogar

El guardia en su último año jugando ha plantado nuevas semillas con los Trojans.

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Cuando la moral choca con el trabajo

División en la comunidad crece con latinos dentro de agencias de inmigración.

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El apoliticismo hispano y sus implicaciones sociopolíticas

El apoliticismo entre los hispanos no es productivo para avanzar suficiente.

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La llegada de El Moro a Los Ángeles

Los churros icónicos de la Ciudad de México ahora se pueden comer en Echo Park.

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Bad Bunny inspira jóvenes músicos

La victoria del artista boricua ofrece esperanza para los músicos latinos.

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Webinar examines ICE actions in Minnesota

The participants discussed immigration enforcement and paths to civic action.

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Career fair brings students, founders together

Spark SC highlighted growing interest in startup careers.

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Rahman-Kim ticket found guilty for election violations

Syrabi Rahman and Diane Kim were found guilty on three election code charges

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Classifieds – February 20, 2026

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Davidson dominates in women’s basketball’s win over Wisconsin

The freshman guard tallied 24 points to propel USC to its sixth win in a row.

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Men’s basketball suffers worst loss in Musselman era to No. 10 Illinois

The 36-point loss amplifies the ongoing struggles USC has encountered recently.

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Trump’s claim to the Nobel Peace Prize is profoundly ironic

The president’s insistence that he is a peacemaker is misaligned with his policy.

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Baseball continues to roll in win over Loyola Marymount

USC’s offense stayed hot with its second run-rule victory of the season.

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‘Amadeus’ is a mostly magical experience

The latest Pasadena Playhouse production has exemplary performances and slight disappointments.

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We must talk honestly about immigration

Avoiding hard conversations shields no one since immigrant communities have to confront the truth.

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Bugonia is a case study in girlboss feminism

The film depicts the girlboss’ stark ideological divide, drawing modern-day parallels.

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The People’s Climbing Crew’s Westwood group celebrates one-year anniversary

The People’s Climbing Crew’s Westwood meetups seek to make climbing accessible and inclusive. The Westwood chapter of the Crew – a group for climbers who are people of color – celebrated its one-year anniversary Feb.

Despite setbacks, UCLA women’s golf places third at Alice and John Wallace Classic

Midterms, illness and an unfamiliar course were not enough to weigh the Bruins down. Then-No. 11 UCLA women’s golf placed third with a 18-over 870 mark at the Alice and John Wallace Classic in Palm Desert, California, overcoming high fevers en route to its second-straight strong finish after a win at the Therese Hession Regional Challenge from Feb.

UCLA men’s tennis reflects on crosstown rivalry ahead of USC match

No. 15 UCLA men’s tennis (5-2) will face No. 21 USC (7-3) at the David X. Marks Tennis Stadium on Saturday. Daily Bruin reporter Badri Viswanathan delves into the memories that shape the team’s perspective on the crosstown rivalry.

UCLA track and field athlete Shawn Toney achieves growth while abroad

UCLA track and field athletes typically spend the first quarter of their final collegiate season training at Drake Stadium. But senior Shawn Toney spent it almost 6,000 miles away.

Are media consumers ready for realistic characters?

“Rhythm and News" hosts Haydée Cepeda and Genna Edelstein discuss realistic and complicated characters from movies and tv shows, aiming to answer why audiences don’t seem to understand them.

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UCLA women’s basketball secures sweeping victory in Husky hustle

This post was updated Feb. 19 at 10:41 p.m. For the first time in history, the Big Ten regular season title belongs to the Bruins.No. 2 UCLA women’s basketball (26-1, 16-0 Big Ten) took down Washington (19-8, 9-7) 82-67 Thursday night in the squad’s second-to-last home game before tournament play.

Editorial: Agostini’s departure after interview with The Bruin shows UCLA punishes transparency

For a moment, it almost seemed refreshing. Stephen Agostini, UCLA’s then vice chancellor and chief financial officer, admitted mismanagement was a factor behind the university’s $425 million alleged annual deficit, in an interview with the Daily Bruin published Feb.

Theater review: ‘Richard III’ deftly reimagines Shakespeare’s classic through standout acting

Warning: Spoilers ahead. With “Richard III,” a villainous rise to power feels prescient and profoundly entertaining. A Noise Within in Pasadena is presenting an adaptation of William Shakespeare’s “Richard III” through March 8.

UCLA men’s volleyball strives to defend streak in rematch against Long Beach State

The top of the rankings is a crowded throne. But when it comes to the nation’s best, only one can claim the crown after overcoming multiple tests.

Editorial Cartoon: “Class Selection”

UCLA baseball prepares to face 1st ranked opponent in weekend series against TCU

A small crease wrinkled an otherwise expected controlled start to the season – one meant to build momentum as the real measuring stick arrives. No. 1 UCLA baseball (3-1) will face its first ranked opponent in No.

Polymarket says “journalism is better when it’s backed by live markets”

Predictions market Polymarket and Substack are now “exclusive,” the companies announced. And the relationship getting serious is raising a few eyebrows. On Wednesday, Substack announced the new features that allow writers to embed prediction markets data directly into their newsletters and in Notes. (Instead of pasting in a link from Polymarket, writers can now search...

UCLA students launch Catalyst newsletter to expand STEM career pathways

Third-year psychobiology student Misty Aldrin said she started Catalyst – a quarterly science newsletter – with two of her friends to guide undergraduate STEM students through industry and academia.

Scouting report: UCLA gymnastics vs Illinois

No. 5 UCLA gymnastics (9-2, 5-0 Big Ten) will face Illinois (3-5, 1-4) on Sunday in Champaign. The Bruins enter their fifth consecutive week with a top-five designation, after notching a 197.725 against the Wolverines on Feb.

UCPD investigates alleged Levering Terrace burglary by man posing as delivery worker

This post was updated Feb. 20 at 12:54 p.m. UCPD is investigating an alleged burglary by a man who posed as a delivery worker at Levering Terrace on Monday.

Is it hypocritical for news publishers to complain about tech companies’ platforms — but still be on them?

There is nothing publishers like more than to complain about platforms. Specifically, the tech giants whose apps are on your phone — right where they’d rather you had The Daily Gazette’s app installed. Sometimes the complaints are couched in terms of theft — theft of ad dollars, theft of audience, theft of content. Sometimes it’s...

Women’s basketball eyes Big Ten conference title ahead of match against Washington

This post was updated Feb. 20 at 1:20 p.m. A Big Ten regular-season conference title slipped through the Bruins’ fingertips last season after they fell to the Trojans twice.

How College Students Are Using PayPal for Digital Payments

Digital payment used to be a rather niche payment option reserved for certain e-commerce platforms; however, these days, the number of sites that accept PayPal has greatly expanded.

Sustainable Practices in Campus Dining at UCLA

Sustainable Practices in Campus Dining at UCLA

Sustainability in campus dining has become increasingly crucial as educational institutions aim to reduce their environmental footprint. UCLA is at the forefront of implementing sustainable practices within its dining services, showcasing a strong commitment to eco-friendly initiatives.

Video game preview: From life simulators to horror, winter’s releases bring cozy fun to gamers

Gamers have the perfect escape for the cold this winter. As the air continues to stay chilly, it only becomes more enticing to curl up at home on the couch playing an exciting video game.

RED LIGHT: How one intersection may delay Matadors’ commutes

As Sergio Lopez gets ready for his 8:30 a.m. classes, he manages his time well. As a commuter student, he hits the freeway at eight o’clock. As he gets off...

Buy now, pay later: a financial coping mechanism

Short-term financing is not a solution to the affordability crisis, it’s a symptom.

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Liking what everyone else likes is not a crime

Tearing down popular eateries in the name of taste misses the bigger picture.

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Writers need to persist, now more than ever

We need defiance and originality, despite threats to deter journalism.

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USG senate forum showcases platforms as elections begin

The forum offered students a close look at each campaign’s promises, such as free CanvaPro and chiropractors on campus.

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Oh He Dead grooves with soulful, funky flair

Get yourself out of a funk and find a new groove with this five-piece band.

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Sprinters shine at Don Kirby Elite Invitational

Track and field had another successful showing in its final meet before the indoor postseason.

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USC projected to have a balanced operating margin in fiscal year 2026, Kim says

President Beong-Soo Kim said he wants to bring “operational excellence” to the University on Wednesday.

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Ella Woolsey is the LA indie scene’s ‘evil genius’

The indie artist focuses on weaving plotlines into her songs.

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Women’s golf shows out at Alice and John Classic

Senior Catherine Park led the Trojans to victory in their third spring tournament.

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Del Water Gap leaves a sold-out crowd in a trance

The Brooklyn-based artist took the stage at The Wiltern with support from Hannah Jadagu.

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Daily Bruin Print Issue – Feb. 19, 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. 

Warrant issued for former UCLA employee convicted of child sexual abuse

The Los Angeles County Superior Court issued a warrant Feb. 9 for a former teacher at the UCLA Krieger Early Care and Education Center after he failed to appear in court while attempting to appeal a child sexual abuse conviction.

UCLA softball seeks redemption from 3 defeats in Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic

This post was updated Feb. 19 at 2:28 p.m. Hurdles are typically mentioned when referring to track and field. But for the Bruins, the hurdles were the teams they faced in Florida.

Cronin’s viral shaming of Jamerson’s foul highlights flaw in UCLA men’s basketball

This post was updated Feb. 18 at 10:20 p.m. Most players who foul out take a seat on the bench as the opposing crowd jeers at them to sit down.

‘Numbskull Revolution’ marks punk filmmaker Jon Moritsugu’s return from pause

Punk cinema is alive in Los Angeles. Filmmaker Jon Moritsugu, known to those around him as the godfather of punk cinema, screened “Numbskull Revolution” – his first feature in over a decade – for the UCLA Film & Television Archive at the Hammer Museum on Feb.

UCLA Student Conduct Code undergoes updates in hearing, timeline, appeal processes

This post was updated Feb. 18 at 11:38 p.m. UCLA will no longer use a committee to evaluate student conduct decisions – except in specific cases – and will give students more time to appeal conduct decisions, according to new guidelines sent in a campuswide email Tuesday.

Review: ‘Golden Hour: Part 4’ – A milestone in ATEEZ’s evolution

ATEEZ’s latest mini album, “Golden Hour: Part 4,” arrives in a bold way to the group’s ongoing “Golden Hour” series. This mini album represents many things, with the most important...

Scouting report: UCLA men’s tennis vs. USC

No. 15 UCLA men’s tennis (5-2) will travel to David X. Marks Stadium to face No. 21 USC (7-3) on Saturday afternoon. The Bruins are riding a three-game win streak and look to usurp the Trojans in the squads’ conference opener.

CBS Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss’ UCLA on-campus lecture canceled

This post was updated Feb. 19 at 1:53 p.m. Bari Weiss will no longer come to campus Feb. 27 to deliver the annual Daniel Pearl Memorial Lecture, the UCLA Burkle Center for International Relations announced Wednesday.

UCLA alumnus Dakota Dry learns ‘How to Begin Again’ in debut album

This post was updated Feb. 18 at 8:50 p.m. For Dakota Dry, “The Edge of Our Never Ending Universe” is a place she knows. The singer-songwriter and alumnus graduated in 2024 with a degree in ethnomusicology and released her debut studio album, “The Edge of Our Never Ending Universe,” in November 2025.

UCLA baseball knocks out 4 home runs in midweek victory over Tulane

This post was updated Feb. 18 at 10:26 p.m. Light-tower power is thrilling. The threat of a long ball constantly looming. And the Bruins have already done it 10 times in four games.

UCLA beach volleyball readies for Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Beach Classic

This post was updated Feb. 18 at 10:32 p.m. One season in, and Coach Jenny Johnson Jordan’s crew has already become a piece of MPSF history.

Opinion: UC must stop tuition hikes, lower prices to reduce student debt

The Trump administration delayed the garnishment of wages from student loan borrowers in default, despite announcing its plans to start collecting funds in early January. Wage garnishment means that borrowers who failed to make loan payments could have a portion of their pay and tax refunds withheld by the government.

UCLA Botanical Garden Activities

Graphic reporting and Graphic by Kimberley Wu, Graphics contributor.

Internships aren’t morally neutral (copy)

In the race for prestige and pay, we pretend our labor has no consequences.

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From the 1970s to today: How student government has evolved at CSUN

Former Associated Students (AS) presidents dating back to the 1970s returned on Monday morning to the USU Grand Salon and over Zoom to reflect on student leadership, campus activism and...

Column: Matadors blooming just in time for March

CSUN men’s basketball has longed for consistency. After setting a program record with 22 wins during the previous 2024-2025 season, the Matadors have seen top talent leave via the transfer...

UC agrees to send alerts on campus immigration enforcement activity

This post was updated Feb. 18 at 11:27 p.m. The UC agreed to comply with a new state law requesting that it alerts students and staff about immigration enforcement activity on campus, the bill’s author said.

How AI is transforming freelance journalism

A spate of articles by a freelance journalist named Margaux Blanchard appeared in major English-language publications in 2025. But the pieces, including first-person essays for Business Insider and a Wired feature on couples getting married in the Minecraft game, were not what they appeared to be. Margaux Blanchard didn’t exist. After an editor grew suspicious...

Editorial Cartoon: “UCLA: School of Drama”

The San Francisco Standard gets $150K to build an AI-powered news app

The Lenfest Institute is giving The San Francisco Standard a $150,000 grant as part of its ongoing AI Collaborative and Fellowship Program. The local publication, which launched in 2021, will use the funding to develop a mobile news app with a host of AI-powered features. The grant is just the latest distributed by Lenfest, a...

‘The beauty within the struggle’: Angelenos practice mutual aid in times of uncertainty

In the midst of ICE raids continuing to sweep LA in 2026, and stricter requirements to receive SNAP food benefits that started Feb. 1, Angelenos are coming together to help fellow community members survive through mutual aid, the voluntary exchange of resources between people for mutual benefit. Mutual aid is a more horizontally structured system than charity work, which tends to […]

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Hot Corner: The Dodgers finally ruined baseball. It’s not all their fault.

Much to the chagrin of the other 29 Major League Baseball teams, the Los Angeles Dodgers are at it again this offseason — just as we’ve predicted in past columns. With all eyes returning to MLB after the Seahawks dominated Super Bowl LX, tensions are already running high in offices throughout the league. Among myriad smaller roster […]

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Lacrosse leans on team objectives, seeks playoff redemption

Starting their season with the fourth-place ranking in the pre-season SCIAC poll, Occidental’s lacrosse team is optimistic about their ability to challenge assumptions and move up in the conference, according to goalie Charlotte Dreyfus (sophomore). “We are all in a super competitive mindset and definitely want to compete in the SCIAC — not just for […]

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Athletes of the week Lo and Sahara battle back with statement victories

Florence Lo Florence Lo (senior) secured a first-place finish in the women’s 200-yard medley relay against Whittier, the last regular season meet of the season Feb. 7. Lo also placed second in the women’s 100-yard breaststroke with a time of 1:09.75 and second in the women’s 200 yard individual medley with a time of 2:20.71. Lo said she […]

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Erica Garcia’s unique eyeshadow lights up the Marketplace

On the righthand side of the Marketplace checkout counters is Erica Garcia, wearing vibrant eyeshadow every weekday morning. Garcia said she started working at Occidental Spring 2024 and takes pride in bringing joy to the dining hall, students and her coworkers. Marketplace Supervisor Sandra Saavedra, who has been working across departments at Occidental for over […]

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HIST 346 includes three-week trip to China

Professor and department chair of Asian Studies and Faculty Council President Alexander Day is teaching HIST 346: The Transformation of Rural and Urban China this semester for the second time. According to the course description, after a short semester on campus, students will accompany Day on a three week trip to China, expanding on classroom instruction through in-country experience. […]

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No-Sap Valentines put the power of the press in students’ hands

Hidden in the old wing of Occidental’s Mary Norton Clapp Library lies Occidental’s Letterpress, The Lowercase Printshop, a studio decorated floor to ceiling with creative and colorful prints. The Lowercase is home to two 150-year-old Vandercook printing presses, affectionately named “Larry” and “Fay,” after Lawrence Clark Powell ’28 and Fay Shoemaker Powell ’32, who left an endowment to promote […]

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Campus caretakers: Grounds crew reflects on responsibilities

As grounds supervisor Sam Ludwig made his routine stops around campus in his golf cart Feb. 6, he pointed out the small station the grounds crew operates from tucked underneath the tennis courts. Ludwig said the crew’s day-to-day responsibilities are essential to Occidental’s maintenance. “We’re the nuts and bolts of making this place work,” Ludwig […]

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Opinion: ‘Hamnet’ answers Shakespeare’s most famous question

“He lives not.” Before seeing Chloe Zhao’s “Hamnet,” one of the top contenders to win this year’s Academy Award for Best Picture, I had never sat in a theater full of people audibly weeping. Hands digging through purses for tissues, gasps as people tried to catch their breath, trying not to let out too loud a sob: […]

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Opinion: ‘Together We Are America’: A halftime show that we couldn’t ignore

Seconds after Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX halftime performance ended, my phone lit up with messages from family and friends; some expressed pride, while others were moved to tears. My Ecuadorian mother wrote, “Estoy llorando. Qué hermoso ser latina.” (I am crying. How lovely is it to be Latina). Watching the performance unfold alongside those […]

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Nineteen students and alumni awarded Fulbright grants

Trojans will be teaching and researching throughout 16 countries around the globe.

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USC students create mural in collaboration with local restaurant

The mural was designed at the With Love Market and Cafe by a group of students.

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USG allocates additional $2,000 to menstrual care products

The period pantry section of the Office of Basic Needs will provide free items to students.

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Classifieds – February 18, 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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Who is deserving of America’s humanity?

In an age of divisive politics, we must learn to treat all with compassion and care.

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See you at Sunday dinner

Rituals grounded in food can anchor us; restoring intention can bring us peace.

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‘Mario Tennis Fever’ is better together

Mario, Luigi, Bowser and friends hit the court on Nintendo Switch 2.

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Men’s volleyball splits series with Anteaters

No. 4 USC forced a reverse sweep Wednesday but later took its first loss of the year.

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Lonzo’s Restaurant provides Peruvian food for any event

The restaurant’s seafood and non-seafood options all boast rich flavors.

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Football fills out 2026 coaching staff with three hires

USC officially announced three defensive coaches for the 2026 season on Tuesday.

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Baseball makes Waves in season-opening sweep

USC returned to its home stadium at Dedeaux Field for the first time since 2023.

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Oliver Crosby has mastered the art of short-form soundtracks

The internet-famous producer’s next undertaking is putting on an eclectic live show.

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Bruins enter Big Ten Championship with promising freshmen, seasoned seniors

Every meet, every practice and every record set is preparation for the Big Ten Championship – the culmination of elite swimmers battling each other at the most competitive meet in the nation.

De Neve dining hall Black History Month Dinner celebrates Black culture, soul food

This post was updated Feb. 18 at 11:32 p.m. Vibrant spotlights, R&B music and soul food filled De Neve Residential Restaurant on Thursday evening for its Black History Month Celebration Dinner.

UCLA men’s tennis sweeps UNLV 7-0 in 3rd shutout of the season

The ball had been subject to a world of duress by the competitors on the lead court. Three sets of punishment. It levitated in the air, escaping the turbulence for a fleeting moment.

Bruins fall 82-59 to Michigan State following 30-point defeat by Michigan

This post was updated Feb. 18 at 10:02 p.m. Teams often focus on responding decisively after sustaining a blowout loss. Especially when they are on the March Madness bubble. But the Bruins failed to avenge their largest defeat of the season after sustaining a 30-point loss to then-No.

UCLA students anticipate new apartment complex following construction delays

Several UCLA students were supposed to move into an off-campus apartment on Glenrock Avenue for the 2025-26 school year. The building’s developer, however, told them weeks before the start of fall that the property was not ready – the students would have to find another building to live in for the school year.

After the flames: Experts evaluate effects of the 2025 LA wildfires one year later

This post was updated Feb. 18 at 10:35 a.m. Experts have evaluated the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires to be among the top 10 most expensive natural disasters in United States history.

Opinion: UCLA professor’s ties to Epstein raise questions about university funding standards

Money is always green for universities – especially from afar. Looking behind the curtain at the ethical histories of universities’ most prized donors can sometimes reveal information they would rather stay hidden.

With plenty of dramatic moments, UCLA women’s tennis takes down San Diego 6-1

The dual match was sealed with a duel on Saturday. A 26-shot rally with victory hanging in the balance. Sneakers squeaked. A pair of rackets authored a rhythmic melody that persisted for a full minute.

Roster Reset: UCLA beach volleyball brings in 6 players, loses 7 ahead of 2026 campaign

UCLA beach volleyball is less than a week away from its first tournament of the 2026 season at the Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Beach Classic in Honolulu on Thursday.

Opinión: The Soraya, el lugar indicado para vivir una noche de amor y jazz

La velada más romántica del año la viví este febrero, en el marco del Día del Amor y la Amistad. No pude haber elegido mejor manera de celebrarlo que asistiendo...

Legacy Ball shines spotlight on Black and queer history at CSUN

Doors opened at the Northridge Conference Center on Saturday as music, food and anticipation filled the space for CSUN’s first-ever Luminous Legacy Ball. The program included a ballroom competition with...

Legacy Ball shines spotlight on Black and queer history at CSUN

Doors opened at the Northridge Conference Center on Saturday as music, food and anticipation filled the space for CSUN’s first-ever Luminous Legacy Ball. The program included a ballroom competition with...

CRIME REPORT: Victim assaulted in University Park Apartments

Below are the crime logs provided by the CSUN Department of Police Services for the week of Feb. 8 to Feb. 14.   Sunday, Feb. 8 There is nothing to...

OPINION: The clean girl aesthetic is killing creativity and individuality

It seems virtually impossible to scroll on Instagram or TikTok without seeing multiple videos of the same “day in my life” routines and the same aesthetic taking over my For...

Entertainment Unscripted: Gilmore Girls star Keiko Agena

Listen to Keiko Agena share her story, from working with small theater companies to starring in Gilmore Girls, and the wisdom she has gained along the way through persistence and gratitude.

Opinion: Students should celebrate capture of Nicolás Maduro as victory for democracy

This post was updated Feb. 17 at 11:18 p.m. Under the boot of oppression, early Americans established the United States. It is our duty to free other nations when we can, just as we freed ourselves.

Scouting report: UCLA men’s basketball vs. Michigan State

UCLA men’s basketball (17-8, 9-5 Big Ten) can bounce back from its 30-point blowout loss to then-No. 2 Michigan on Saturday with a Tuesday night contest against No.

Editorial Cartoon: “The Big J.O.B.”

UCLA eases line up guidelines ahead of men’s basketball game against USC

UCLA Athletics will allow students to line up on the IM fields for a limited number of tickets to UCLA men’s basketball’s Feb. 24 matchup against USC, UCLA Athletics announced Tuesday. Den Pass holders can line up on Intramural Field 3 as early as midnight on Feb.

UCLA CFO out days after alleging history of financial mismanagement

This post was updated Feb. 17 at 4:47 p.m. Stephen Agostini is out as UCLA’s chief financial officer, Chancellor Julio Frenk announced in a campuswide email Tuesday.

UCLA baseball to take on Tulane in first midweek matchup of season

The pre-season top-ranked Bruins already have a loss under their belt after opening weekend. And coming off the Sunday evening defeat, No. 1 UCLA baseball (2-1) is set to face Tulane (2-1) in its first midweek matchup of the year at Jackie Robinson Stadium on Tuesday afternoon.

Gallery: Jordan Chiles lands 4th consecutive perfect 10 on floor in victory over Michigan

Then No. 4-ranked UCLA gymnastics (9-2, 5-0 Big Ten) went full “floor party” Saturday against No. 9 Michigan (5-3, 2-3 Big Ten), notching a 197.725 against Michigan’s 196.975.

Daily Bruin Print Issue – Feb. 17, 2026

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UCLA men’s basketball looks to defeat Michigan State following 30-point loss

A wire-to-wire performance is needed to close out games, especially against the country’s top teams. And although the Bruins strung together a competitive first half, they faltered in the second frame Saturday at the Crisler Center, allowing 46 points while netting just 18 on the first leg of their Michigan road trip.

Five Things: UCLA men’s basketball vs. Michigan

This post was updated Feb. 17 at 12:33 a.m. UCLA men’s basketball (17-8, 9-5 Big Ten) suffered its worst loss of the season to then-No. 2 Michigan (24-1, 14-1) on Saturday at the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, falling 86-56 despite trailing 40-38 at halftime.

USAC recap – Feb. 10

The Undergraduate Students Association Council banned candidates from campaigning outside of university-managed property at its Feb. 10 meeting. USAC is the official student government representing the undergraduate student body at UCLA.

UCLA baseball cements 1st defeat of season with 8-7 finale loss against UCSD

It felt like déjà vu by the fourth fly. UC San Diego walloped a quartet of home runs in the series finale – each one coming with the score tied or the Bruins ahead – resulting in the Tritons taking the lead.

UCLA women’s waterpolo bounces back from slow start, fall in final at invitational

Last year, the Bruins lost twice at the Barbara Kalbus Invitational in record-setting fashion. Falling to then-No. 1 Stanford by a record-high 10-point margin – after losing the first half 9-2 – marked a tough moment for the program.

Softball falls to top-10 teams, ends Clearwater Invitational with victory over LSU

This post was updated Feb. 17 at 12:40 a.m. Facing a top-10 opponent is always a challenge. But playing three in two days is even more difficult.

Album review: Charli xcx’s ‘Wuthering Heights’ reaches peaks in production, falls in songwriting

This post was updated Feb. 16 at 9:08 p.m. Pop’s reigning party girl reemerges as a restless poet, trading club classics for confined collapse. Charli xcx’s second soundtrack album “Wuthering Heights” transpires like a descent into the shadows.

Track and field competes among elite athletes at Tyson Invitational, Husky Classic

When the starting gun fired at the Tyson Invitational and Husky Classic, the line between collegiate and professional ranks all but disappeared. UCLA track and field shared the track with world-class athletes and Olympic gold medalists over the weekend in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and Seattle, Washington, offering a benchmark to assess where the Bruins stand against elite competition before returning to the collegiate stage.

Modern-spin Macbeth crafts Shakespeare to 1970s context with feminist tones

Peyton Whiteside designs a “Macbeth” where the witches wear knee-high boots. The 2024 UCLA alumnus serves as Assistant Scenic Designer for the world premiere of Migdalia Cruz’s adaptation of “Macbeth.” The production opens Mar.

Rising artists: Newest tracks that bring winter chills, unique beats

This post was updated Feb. 16 at 9:24 p.m. New year, new playlist. Transitioning into the new year, emerging music artists released new projects. These up-and-coming acts, many of which were collaborations or cross-trained artists, delivered a wide palette of options for this quarter’s soundtrack.

Opinion: UCLA community should embrace Metro despite imperfections

Los Angeles is a city known for everything fake. It filters every part of life through kept appearances, canning what works for what looks good, even if it kills us – like our car culture.

Editorial: UCLA must do more to protect its community from ICE. Here are things you can do.

This post was updated Feb. 16 at 3:17 p.m. Bangs pierced through a snowy Minneapolis, Minnesota, street Jan. 7 – and later across the phone screens of millions of Americans.

OPINION: Political Apathy

The evening of Nov. 5th, 2024, my group of friends and I got together after school to watch the presidential election. I remember walking into my friend’s house feeling hopeful...

CSUN Alumna Imelda Padilla helps revitalize Tobias Avenue Park

On Feb. 7, Tobias Avenue Park reopened in Panorama City after years of disuse. Google Reviews gave the park 3.6 out of 5 stars, with some saying it was not...

Gallery: From gardens to practice rooms, UCLA student bands shape the campus music scene

Established and up-and-coming artists from around the globe flock to Los Angeles for its influential role in the Western music industry, but Bruins don’t have to travel as far.

Easton Stadium renovations usher new era for UCLA softball

There is no place like home. UCLA softball is far too familiar with the sentiment since its stomping grounds, Easton Stadium, completed a makeover ahead of the 2026 season.

Gallery: UCLA students, cultural clubs celebrate Lunar New Year with food, performances

Cymbals echoed through the walls of the Covel Commons Grand Horizon Room on Jan. 30 as colorful lions danced to the beat of drums. The UCLA Association of Chinese Americans hosted the Lunar New Year Festival in collaboration with other cultural student organizations, including the Vietnamese Student Union, Chinese Cultural Dance Club and Wushu.

Mamdani’s success lays groundwork for LA political growth, participation

Zohran Mamdani has dominated recent conversations about the future of the Democratic party. His political rise last year was fueled by a popular affordability-based campaign, a primary opponent who was unpopular with most voters and a flair for social media that captured the attention of the nation.

UCLA women’s basketball defeats Indiana with 44-point gap

This post was updated Feb. 15 at 4:48 p.m. UCLA football coach Bob Chesney, former men’s basketball forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. and three-time Olympian Jackie Joyner-Kersee were all at Pauley Pavilion on Sunday.

Cholowsky’s first home run fuels No. 1 UCLA baseball’s 7-2 win over UC San Diego

The No. 1 squad. The No. 1-ranked player in the nation. And number one of the season is officially in the books for him. Junior shortstop Roch Cholowsky sent the first pitch he saw flying 388 feet deep to left-center field – his first home run of the season.

Opinion: Politically unengaged UCLA students must confront cognitive dissonance

When was the last time you procrastinated? Are you doing it right now? For many college students, procrastination is one of the most common examples of cognitive dissonance: a psychological phenomenon that occurs when two beliefs, opinions or behaviors are contradictory, causing discomfort.

OPINION: A second chance to rebound in life at CSUN

Roughly two-thirds of felons are rearrested within three years of release, with some studies from the Bureau of Statistics of Justice showing higher rates over longer periods of time –...

Women’s golf heads to Alice and John Wallace Classic following first win of season

Capturing a team win after a nearly year-long drought can be a massive confidence booster for a squad. But remaining focused and building on the momentum from a previous outing is a challenge that truly tests a team’s resolve.

Scouting report: UCLA softball vs. Tennessee, Florida State

No. 7 UCLA softball (6-1) will take on No. 3 Tennessee (7-0) and No. 6 Florida State (7-1) on Saturday after splitting its first two games at the Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational in Florida.

UCLA men’s volleyball sweeps CSUN, remains undefeated

Matadors are traditional Spanish-style bullfighters. But tonight, the bull was too powerful to fend off. No. 1 UCLA men’s volleyball (11-0, 3-0 MPSF) defeated No. 17 Cal State Northridge (7-4) in straight sets on Friday night at Pauley Pavilion.

Jordan Chiles sees 4th consecutive perfect 10 on floor in meet against Michigan

This post was updated Feb. 14 at 8:00 p.m. On Valentine’s Day, a packed Pauley Pavilion crowd was gifted a fourth consecutive perfect 10 on floor from senior Jordan Chiles.

UCLA softball falls to Oklahoma State, beats Missouri despite initial deficit

The New England Patriots reached Super Bowl LX despite eventually falling to the Seattle Seahawks 29-13. But the Patriots boasted the third-lowest strength of schedule during the 2025 campaign and also defeated a hobbled Denver Broncos squad to claim the AFC championship trophy.

UCLA men’s basketball folds to Michigan in 30-point loss

This post was updated Feb. 14 at 4:39 p.m. Challenges are plentiful when facing the No. 1 defensive team in the country. Relentless perimeter pressure on ball-handlers, stifling double-teams in the paint and active hands across the hardwood make beating the Wolverines a tall task.

Tunes for your heart this Valentine’s Day

Every Valentine’s Day carries its own kind of magic: the anticipation, the sweetness, the emotions. The right songs can capture those feelings, turning them into the perfect soundtrack with a...

Matadors swung for the fences in season-opener victory

CSUN took on the Seattle University Redhawks at Robert J. Hiegert Field for their home opener on Friday night in a 10-5 win. The Matadors exploded out of the gates...

UCLA baseball starts season off strong, bests UCSD

The show did not begin as advertised. Logan Reddemann – the Bruins’ top-of-the-line transfer acquisition – had just one swing and miss by the time his 50th pitch ended up in left field.

Trump administration drops appeal of order blocking $1.2 billion UCLA settlement

This post was updated Feb. 13 at 10:00 p.m. The Trump administration dropped its appeal of a decision Friday that blocked it from demanding a $1.2 billion settlement from UCLA.

Scouting report: UCLA men’s basketball vs. Michigan

The Bruins are riding a two-game win streak heading into their Michigan road trip, where they will face two top-10 opponents. UCLA men’s basketball (17-7, 9-4 Big Ten) will begin its trip to the Mitten State against No.

UCLA men’s basketball prepares for upcoming Michigan matchup featuring former Bruin

The Crisler Center will feature three starters at 6-foot-9 or taller. And a former Bruin anchors the center of it. After stringing together wins in five of its last six contests, UCLA men’s basketball (17-7, 9-4 Big Ten) will head east to face former Bruin center Aday Mara and No.

UCLA women’s tennis returns from 2-week break to face USD, test doubles strength

This post was updated Feb. 14 at 9:43 a.m. Playing under the California sun seemingly comes naturally to a home-grown Bruin squad. And even though the Toreros also call Southern California home, much of their experience has come from overseas.

UC UAW units vote to vote to authorize unfair labor practice strike

Editor’s note: This post was updated Feb. 14 at 9:37 p.m. to clarify that the vote impacts three bargaining units of the United Auto Workers. Three UAW units representing 40,000 academic and research employees authorized an unfair labor practice strike Friday.

Management students learn how to use agentic AI at UCLA’s Innovate Tech Conference

About 300 people attended the 2026 Innovate Tech Conference at UCLA on Friday to learn about how entrepreneurs can use autonomous artificial intelligence. The conference featured speakers with experience using agentic AI, including Mihir Vaidya, the chief strategy officer of Electronic Arts, and Gene Alston, an Ancestry.com board member.

Head over heels for stuck landings: UCLA gymnastics to face Michigan on Saturday

A history of success will be celebrated Saturday. No. 4 UCLA (8-2, 4-0 Big Ten) will host No. 9 Michigan (5-2, 2-2 Big Ten) for its Alumni meet at Pauley Pavilion, coinciding with Valentine’s Day.

OPINION: Buy him Valentine’s Day flowers!

The holiday of love is finally here and along with the celebration comes the annual rush to shop for your significant other. This year, I also find myself gearing up...

OPINION: Restricted schedules, restricted success

The spring semester began a few weeks ago, and I’m already feeling frustrated with my schedule, along with my inability to add new classes to fix what feels like an...

Financial mismanagement contributed to $425 million annual deficit, UCLA CFO says

University administrators’ financial mismanagement contributed to UCLA’s $425 million annual deficit, UCLA’s chief financial officer alleged. Stephen Agostini, who has been UCLA’s CFO since May 2024, alleged that the unaudited annual financial reports the university has posted on its website since 2002 are erroneous.

Olympian Allyson Felix visits CSUN to talk business and women’s health advocacy

On a press tour for her 2025 documentary, “She Runs the World,” Allyson Felix made an appearance alongside her brother at the University Student Union to answer questions from CSUN...

Women’s water polo faces strong slate of opponents in Barbara Kalbus Invitational

Three days. Eight ranked teams. One early-season measuring stick. No. 2 UCLA women’s water polo (7-0) will return to Anteater Aquatics Complex in Irvine this weekend for the Barbara Kalbus Invitational, opening play Friday afternoon against No.

Film breakdown: UCLA football to be joined by running backs Wayne Knight, Dylan Lee

With players such as Jackie Robinson, DeShaun Foster, Maurice Jones-Drew, Jonathan Franklin and Zach Charbonnet all calling Westwood home, the Bruins have long been touted as a producer of elite running backs.

Katelyn Rosen sets tone with confidence, energy as leadoff gymnast

Symphonies do not perform by themselves. Behind every marked note, harmonized chorus and intentional vibrato stands a confident conductor. And with her own symphony to guide, junior Katelyn Rosen’s role as the leadoff gymnast is no different.