News media is “becoming part of AI systems”: Notes from the JournalismAI Festival 2025

London — Last month, fact checkers, newsroom leaders, product managers, and AI strategists gathered in the Southwark neighborhood of South London for the JournalismAI Festival 2025. The event brought out journalists from several continents to share their most innovative AI use cases, as well as deeper insights into how these technologies are impacting newsrooms globally....

“Your TV station is on fire”: A local TV news “survival guide” calls for stations to prioritize digital…yesterday

An ice-water wakeup call? A tough-love kick in the pants? A five-alarm fire? The new “survival guide” from Northeastern’s Reinventing Local TV News Project does not mince words. Building on a survey of more than 1,000 adults ages 18 to 34, it lays out local TV broadcasts’ irrelevance to young audiences’ digital- and mobile-first news...

Journalists may see AI as a threat to the industry, but they’re using it anyway

Although a few larger surveys of how journalists use artificial intelligence have taken place, some mostly surveyed early adopters and others didn’t distinguish between current use and planned future use. So we decided to survey a representative sample of journalists — in the U.K. We asked about their and their newsrooms’ actual use of AI...

CUH Students Tackle Real-World Challenges at Computing Internship Competition

While most students were preparing for Thanksgiving, seven Chaminade Computer and Data Science majors were headed to St. Louis, Missouri, for a fast-paced academic experience designed to boost their college careers. Chosen from more than 500 applicants nationwide, the group earned a spot among 24 students in the Advanced Computing Student Collaborative (ACSC) internship, run...

COC volleyball player writes children’s book featuring her twin sister

Sophomore Adrianna Pakes has been playing volleyball since elementary school – and…

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Freshmen begin Trojan journey in Washington, D.C.

The First Semester in D.C. program was offered for the first time for the Fall 2025 semester.

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Free yourself. Stop being genrephobic

How my music taste learned to wander.

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No. 16 women’s basketball bounces back with two dominant wins

USC outscored Tennessee Tech and Pepperdine by a combined 71 points.

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No. 24 men’s basketball captures Southwest Maui Invitational title

USC defeated three teams in three days to become champions in Maui.

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New master’s degree explores math behind AI

The mathematical data science program will teach students how to build artificial intelligence programs.

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Former four-star running back Bryan Jackson set to enter transfer portal

The sophomore was one of three former four-star recruits to announce their intent to enter the portal Monday.

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‘From Mud to Bloom’ explores feminine sacrifice through Korean culture

The student exhibit uses Korean art forms and a short story to examine femininity and sacrifice.

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Mother-daughter story takes flight in short film

“Our Wings” portrays the devotion and bond that filmmaker Masha Shevchuck shares with her mother.

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No. 17 football shows resilience in second-half comeback against UCLA

Head Coach Lincoln Riley said the 9-3 season will help pave the way for the program’s future.

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Your music knows you better than yourself

Spotify Wrapped and other end-of-year music recaps are a compelling measure of internal growth.

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Watch: Law Schools Connect with Chaminade Students at Annual Fair

Representatives from 18 law schools across the country spoke with Chaminade students about admissions requirements, scholarship opportunities, and possible career paths in the legal profession. This fair gave students an opportunity to connect directly with admissions representatives and law professors, ask questions, and explore their options for pursuing a future in law. Some schools in...

Katherin Franco energizes COC’s women’s basketball team despite her short stature

At five feet tall, freshman guard Katherin Franco is one of the…

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USAC recap – Nov. 25

The Undergraduate Students Association Council allocated over $15,000 in funding to student groups at its Nov. 25 meeting. USAC is the official student government representing the undergraduate student body at UCLA.

UCPD cracks down on dangerous scooter riding following safety concerns

UCPD stopped more than 100 people this fall for speeding on scooters or riding them dangerously. Unsafe riding practices have been a significant issue for UCPD in the past year, said Jeffrey Chobanian, the captain of UCPD’s operations bureau.

Chloe’s Catch: Margueritte Aozasa’s redefining legacy stifles stinging departure

My favorite sports team was ranked at the bottom of the table not long ago. FC Barcelona transformed from a club that dominated European soccer to a fractured program struggling in its own league just four years ago.

Emily Chu connects with audience through honest lyrics, circular relationship

Emily Chu bridges the gap between everyday struggle and self-expression, blending genres in more ways than one. The fourth-year psychology student released her latest single “could’ve been us” this past August but said she began working on it as early as February.

Defensive back Scooter Jackson announces plans to enter transfer portal

The first of many have departed Westwood. Junior defensive back Scooter Jackson plans to enter the transfer portal, which opens Jan. 2, according to On3. Jackson played in all 12 of UCLA football’s 2025 fixtures as the team’s starting slot cornerback, where he captured a team-high two interceptions, a forced fumble and 44 tackles – the most among the squad’s cornerbacks and the third most among all defensive backs.

Theater review: ‘Suffs’ musical empowers audiences with nuanced retelling of women’s suffrage

If “Hamilton” is the musical of America’s fathers, then “Suffs” is the mother of modern theater. The Tony Award-winning musical’s first national tour marched its way into the Hollywood Pantages Theatre on Nov.

UCLA alumnus Liam McGrath immerses listeners with self-written musical soundscapes

This post was updated Dec. 2 at 12:32 a.m. A UCLA alumnus is inviting listeners to explore their own emotional terrain, blending melancholic poetry with a warm, intimate timbre.

Instagram Surpasses 3 Billion Users as It Doubles Down on Video and Messaging

Instagram has now gone past 3 bi?llion users each month, making it one of the biggest apps for shoppers ever made. This mark makes Meta focus on the features that...

Popular CS2 Skins and How to Get Them

CS2 is full of sick, colorful skins that have become a huge part of the game and its vibe. Skins are more than just decorations for weapons. They’re items that...

UCLA football expects to hire James Madison coach Bob Chesney as next coach

The Chesney era is about to begin. James Madison coach Bob Chesney is set to become UCLA football’s next coach, news that will be confirmed after JMU’s Sun Belt Championship game Friday against Troy, according to ESPN.

Politico management violated key AI adoption safeguards, arbitrator finds

Last week, unionized journalists at Politico won a landmark arbitration regarding AI adoption in their newsroom. In the ruling issued on November 26, an arbitrator found that Politico management violated key AI adoption safeguards that had been negotiated into the union’s contract. Among other restrictions, the contract requires that management provide the union 60 days...

Why people choose not to share news

Henry Jenkins famously wrote, “If it doesn’t spread, it’s dead.” With that concise observation, Jenkins captured a central truth of the digital era. Information, news, and media gain power when people choose to circulate them. Sharing amplifies the influence of news organizations, extending their reach across networks far beyond their own platforms. That insight has shaped...

Gilchrist Farm teaches locals how to care for and respect for animals

At Gilchrist Farm, families aren’t just visiting. They’re learning hands-on how to…

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UCLA vs USC’s annual rivalry football game – Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025

Yesterday UCLA and USC faced off in their annual rivalry football game, which was hosted at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum this year. The Trojans took home the win, with the game ending 29-10, declaring LA as red for a second consecutive year.

Daily Bruin Print Issue – Dec. 1, 2025

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.

Five Things: UCLA football vs. USC

UCLA football (3-9, 3-6 Big Ten) concluded its 2025 season Saturday with a 29-10 loss to then-No. 19 USC (9-3, 7-2) at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

Santa Clarita City Hall hosts ‘Autumn Views’ Reception

City Hall proves to be more than just the city’s main administrative…

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Gallery: UCLA football loses to USC for second consecutive year, Victory Bell remains red

USC (9-3, 7-2 Big Ten) shattered UCLA football’s finale to its 2025 campaign (3-9, 3-6 Big Ten) in a crushing 29-10 defeat to end one of the worst seasons in recent memory.

UCLA women’s basketball beats Tennessee in near triple-digit season-high showing

This post was updated Nov. 30 at 4:53 p.m. Sunday was a shootout on the West Coast. On one side was senior guard Gabriela Jaquez – the four-year Bruin who came to Westwood as the younger sister of Jaime Jaquez Jr.

UCLA students react to Westwood Village Theater reopening in 2027

This post was updated Dec. 1 at 10:32 a.m. When Tara Radmard arrived in Westwood as an incoming first-year student, her first stop was not UCLA.

American Cancer Society supports those battling cancer with annual Holiday Boutique

The holiday season has started here in Santa Clarita, and to kick…

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‘It is our home’: Students react to UCLA’s possible move to SoFi stadium

This post was updated Dec. 1 at 10 a.m. As fireworks burst over the Rose Bowl after UCLA’s win over Iowa last year, Peter Dachtler and his family stood arm in arm on the field, singing the UCLA alma mater.

BAIR Lab uses machine learning to analyze health care data, improve patient lives

The UCLA Biomedical Artificial Intelligence Research Lab is using machine learning to improve the lives of patients. Machine learning is a field of AI that learns from existing data to make predictions relationships regarding the population of the data, according to UCLA Extension.

UCLA vs. USC Annual football game press conference

Postgame press conference with UCLA interim head coach Tim Skipper and players Nico Iamaleava and Keanu Williams, following the annual UCLA vs. USC football game Saturday, Nov.

Pops and Positivity Brings Connection, Popsicles to Chaminade Students

Chaminade University’s Counseling Center brought smiles to campus this Tuesday afternoon with its monthly Pops and Positivity, a casual outreach effort designed to help students feel seen, supported, and connected. The Pops and Positivity, which began during the second week of classes this semester, has quickly become a familiar sight around campus. Peer mentors walk...

Late Lemon, Lane resurgence powers football to 29-10 win over UCLA

Both star junior wide receivers did not play the first quarter, reportedly for disciplinary reasons.

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UCLA falls to crosstown rival USC in 2025 closing game

This post was updated Nov. 30 at 9:30 p.m. It is over. A season teeming with dysfunction, hope, indifference, disgust and everything in between concluded the only way it could – disappointingly.

UCLA women’s volleyball beats Michigan, Michigan State to end conference play

This post was updated Nov. 30 at 8:43 p.m. On a weekend built around gratitude, the Bruins found something of their own to be grateful for – their grit.

How students can access the COC Student Health and Wellness Center

At College of the Canyons, the Student Health and Wellness Center provides…

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USC vs UCLA — as it happened

Sean Campbell and Bennett Christofferson report live from Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

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William S. Hart Union School District youth outreach aids homeless students during holidays

Youth Homelessness, Outreach, Prevention and Education Month impacts young people ages 13…

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Turkey day giveaway: how Canyon Country veterans are helping fill Thanksgiving tables

Leading up to the holiday, food banks are helping feed the hungry…

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Five Things: Reviewing UCLA’s missteps and miscues in loss to Washington

Despite relying on its backup running back, the Huskies’ ground game decimated the Bruin front seven, as quarterback Demond Williams Jr and tailback Adam Mohammed combined for 164 rushing yards and two scores – on 5.1 and 9.3 yards per carry, respectively – leading to a Washington (8-3, 6-2 Big Ten) 48-14 trouncing of UCLA football (3-8, 3-5) on Saturday night in what could be the Bruins final home game at the Rose Bowl.

History of, traditions behind UCLA-USC crosstown rivalry game

For the past 96 years, UCLA and the University of Southern California have faced off in an annual crosstown rivalry football game. This year, the UCLA Bruins battle the USC Trojans at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday.

Culinary Institute receives endowment honoring Diana Cusumano

In a time where the word comfort is synonymous with food, where…

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UCLA women’s basketball takes down Duke 89-59 for Thanksgiving win

This post was updated Nov. 27 at 11:42 p.m. It was like Thanksgiving without the turkey. Lauren Betts – a First Team All-American last season and the Bruins’ second leading scorer this season – was out of Thursday’s action after sustaining an elbow injury Wednesday.

Officials warn winter storms may lead to more crashes

As rain sweeps across Santa Clarita, California Highway Patrol officers say the…

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Lucía Miguel, una futura trabajadora social comprometida con su comunidad

Nacida en un hogar guatemalteco y siendo la mayor de siete hermanos, Lucía Miguel asumió desde pequeña responsabilidades que muchos niños no conocen: traducía cartas oficiales para sus padres, cuidaba...

Review: Stray Kids proves they can ‘DO IT’ again

Stray Kids struck Stays’ hearts with their latest listen-worthy EP, “DO IT,” on Nov. 21. The album includes a double title track and is part of their “SKZ IT TAPE”...

Twists and turns wed in ‘The Marriage of Figaro’

CSUN Theatre and Music departments debuted “The Marriage of Figaro” on Nov. 20, showcasing the classic Mozart opera for the modern audience. The opera was directed by Maurice Godin, with...

Valencia family demands action after 5-year-old left school unnoticed

“I cry every single day just thinking about him walking alone,” said…

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Q&A: UCLA endocrinologist talks diabetes research, advancements

November is diabetes awareness month. One in every 10 adults in Los Angeles County has Type 2 diabetes, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.

Matadors season swept away by the Gauchos

In what was their first appearance in the Outrigger Big West Women’s Volleyball Championship since joining the Big West in 2001, CSUN fell in three straight sets to UC Santa...

Editorial Cartoon: “Too Fast, Too Soon”

UCLA women’s basketball takes first loss against Texas in turnover-plagued game

A 23-point deficit in the third quarter had seemingly written the Bruins off. But coach Cori Close’s squad – who averaged 82.8 points to its opponent’s 53.3 entering Wednesday’s matchup – did not give up so easily. Despite closing the gap to four points, No.

Rust Belt cities may have shrinking populations, but their newspapers have a big traffic edge over Sun Belt peers

Traffic data for the United States’ largest local newspapers shows big gains for Gannett, the impact of national news on local sites, and one way the Rust Belt still beats out the Sun Belt. Since July, we’ve been ranking the 25 local papers with the highest monthly web traffic, based on data from Similarweb, and...

Consumer Reports revives a 1940s-era newsletter for cash-strapped Americans on Substack

“DOWN WITH NECKTIE GIVERS! One civilian sacrifice which BREAD & BUTTER recommends this year is elimination of the Christmas tie.” This advice appeared in the Nov. 20, 1941 issue of Bread & Butter, a weekly print newsletter from Consumer Reports (known at the time as Consumers Union). That issue, published just about 84 years ago...

Gallery: Bruin Hindus’ Diwali celebration provides space to connect with Indian culture

Sparkling saris and kurtas reflected auburn and turquoise colors across Ackerman Grand Ballroom as students gathered for Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. Bruin Hindus, a UCLA student organization, held the celebration Nov.

UC Regents discuss systemwide capital projects at November meeting

This post was updated Nov. 30 at 9:43 p.m. A UC Board of Regents committee said Wednesday that it spent $3.2 billion on capital projects in the 2024-25 financial year.

Beat ‘SC midday kickoff event replaces nighttime rally, cultivates school spirit

The UCLA Student Alumni Association replaced its annual nighttime Beat ‘SC Rally with a midday kickoff event Monday due to a modified football schedule. The rally, which has been a tradition since 1940, is typically held Wednesday night in advance of UCLA’s annual rivalry football game against USC, said Louise Goldman, SAA’s Beat ‘SC Rally co-director.

UCLA men’s basketball stumbles 80-72 in California matchup affected by injuries

This post was updated Nov. 25 at 10:28 p.m. SAN FRANCISCO — Tyler Bilodeau was missing Tuesday night. And the Bruins felt it. Powered by the opponent’s 50% 3-point clip, No.

UC community urges Regents to resist Trump administration demands during meeting

UC community members called on the University to stand up to the Trump administration, reject tuition hikes and renew funding for disability services during three public comment sessions at the UC Board of Regents’ November meeting.

UCLA students sync sound, community in alternative band ‘afterthought’

This post was updated Nov. 26 at 6:37 p.m. A new UCLA student alternative band is soon to showcase its budding creativity in Westwood. Consisting of five band members – guitarist Max Chaplin, lead singer Misha Ovcharenko, guitarist Luke Naphat, drummer Brady Quinn and bassist Aidan Levy – the band originated this fall quarter.

UPTE-CWA 9119, CNA ratify new UC contracts, secure benefits after negotiations

Two unions representing more than 40,000 UC workers ratified their new contracts with the University after months of bargaining. The University Professional and Technical Employees-Communications Workers of America 9119, which represents about 20,000 research and technical workers, reached a tentative agreement with the UC on Nov.

Daily Bruin Reacts: Analyzing Grammy nominations from overlooked acts, smash hits

With still a few months before music’s biggest night, the Grammy Awards are already taking over music lovers’ minds. The nominations for the 68th Annual Grammy Music Awards were announced Nov.

UCLA women’s volleyball looks to end postseason drought as regular season closes

Closing out a season is a key moment for any program. The final matches are opportunities to build momentum for the playoffs and show season growth.

UCLA men’s tennis concludes fall season with NCAA championship losses

Matches are rarely clean-cut when facing off against the nation’s best. Decisive points and tiebreakers are often crucial deciders. And last week was no exception. Four members of UCLA men’s tennis competed at the NCAA Singles and Doubles Championships in Orlando, Florida, from Nov.

The expansion, evolution of zero-emission vehicle policies amid federal pushback

Zero-emission vehicles accounted for 29.1% of all new car purchases in California in the third quarter of 2025, marking progress in the state’s goals of achieving a fully clean-energy future.

CPO holds annual Turkey Box Giveaway for community amid CalFresh delays

Kimberly Saavedra, a graduate student in social welfare, said her family felt the impact of pauses to CalFresh, California’s version of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

USC reaches 1,000 layoffs

Interim President Beong-Soo Kim wrote Nov. 2 that the University did not expect additional layoffs in 2025.

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Opinion: UCLA should limit non-student access to Sunset Recreation pickleball courts

UCLA boasts an impressive 9% acceptance rate. Yet somehow, Sunset Canyon Recreation Center’s pickleball courts’ acceptance rates seem even lower. Overcrowding is common at UCLA’s facilities, such as the John Wooden Center.

CSUN student Michael Kocabay found deceased on hiking trail

Michael Kocabay, a missing 20-year-old CSUN student, has been found deceased near a hiking trail, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. Kocabay was found on the 12300 block...

UCLA professor Claire McEachern publishes Malibu-focused essay collection

UCLA English professor Claire McEachern is stepping away from her typical scholarly writing with “Coyotes and Culture: Essays from Old Malibu.” McEachern, who has spent her career writing about 16th- and 17th-century British authors like John Milton and William Shakespeare, was caught in the middle of the Malibu Woolsey Fire in 2018.

Video game review: Despite flaws, ‘Just Dance 2026 Edition’ fosters fun, collaboration

Students who are stressed about upcoming exams can “Just Dance” their worries away. The acclaimed Ubisoft franchise returned Oct. 14 with “Just Dance 2026 Edition,” the latest installation in the multiplayer dance video game series.

The 529s want to “Do The Right Thing” with first album release

The 529s are taking their campus performances into the studio, marking the next big step in their musical career. The band released its first studio album “Do The Right Thing” Nov.

‘We know what we need to do’: UCLA men’s basketball readies for California game

November basketball is the training ground for what is to come. It’s not conference play, but it’s also not the postseason. A win will not guarantee a ticket to the tournament, and a defeat will not destroy a season.

Studies on AI transcription and translation in journalism reveal “low-resource” language gap, new report finds

A new report from the Center for News, Technology & Innovation (CNTI) reviewed over 55 studies to better understand the state of AI translation and transcription in journalism. The global research center’s AI and Journalism Working Group has been regularly surveying AI research, with its last installment from July tackling studies on AI literacy and communication....

UCLA Tops CSUN in 7th annual Turkey Jam basketball tournament

The CSUN Men’s Basketball Club hosted their 7th Annual Turkey Jam tournament. CSUN invited seven teams, including UCLA, USC, USD, and Santa Barbara, to compete for the ultimate prize. In...

Melrose turns Upside Down

Melrose Avenue turned into the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana, for seven hours on Sunday, Nov. 23. Thousands of people took a ride through the Upside Down on bikes, skateboards...

CRIME REPORT: Suspects challenge others to a fight

Below are the crime logs provided by the CSUN Department of Police Services for the week of Nov. 16 to Nov. 22.   Sunday, Nov. 16 At 1:12 a.m., a...

Looking hot, Matabots!

Drilling and whirling away at Jacaranda Hall in room 1128, CSUN’s VEX Robotics club is preparing for their next tournament. Club members are working together to build the best robot...

OPINION: Streaming services have lost the plot

I would say 2015 to 2020 was the golden age of streaming. Although Netflix’s streaming service began in 2007, the novelty was still there. The COVID-19 pandemic also led to...

Biologist to CUH Students: Change Begins With You

On Monday afternoon, conversations in the Clarence T. C. Ching Conference Center came to a stop as a Zoom window lit up the projector screen. Dave Augeri, a conservation biologist who has spent decades studying and protecting species worldwide, appeared with a calm smile, ready to speak about the challenges facing the planet and the...

Empty Chairs and Full Plates: Watching the Silverswords Play

Rows of empty chairs filled the Ching Conference Center on Monday afternoon as just a few students stopped by for Chaminade’s “Hoops and Hot Dogs” watch party, held during the Silverswords’ Maui Invitational game against Washington State University.  Despite trays of hot dogs, snacks, drinks, and a large-screen setup prepared by the Office of Student...

News publishers embrace vertical video with in-app “watch” tabs

It’s the end of 2025 and vertical video is here to stay. Right around this time last year, I talked to several news publishers launching vertical video on their own platforms. They started out experimenting with vertical video on social, saw high engagement there, and wanted to bring that engagement to their own sites. Nearly...

Gallery: UCLA AFSCME Local 3299 members strike Nov. 17 and 18, demand fair work contract

Tens of thousands of American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3299 members struck across the UC system Nov. 17 and 18. With the rhythm of drums matching the rain, hundreds of UC employees striking at UCLA impacted medical facilities and custodial services and left many UCLA dining halls temporarily closed.

Review culture distorts art’s purpose

The Letterboxd pandemic has taken criticism to a new extreme: overtrivialization.

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Student Health begins offering latest PrEP medication to students

Students can schedule appointments via MySHR to consult with a provider and receive the recently FDA-approved twice-per-year injection PrEP injection lenacapavir.

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Women and the LGBTQIA+ community are the original ‘film bros’

Straight men are less than exceptional at spotting talented actors early.

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Camp Flog Gnaw returns ‘After the Storm’

Tyler, the Creator’s music festival featured a variety of performers, from big names to up-and-coming artists.

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Women’s tennis caps off fall season with nationals success

The Trojans were in the semifinals for both singles and doubles and enter the spring season with confidence.

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Student organization applications still being processed, University says

Delays in communication left several student groups without proper recognition as student organizations.

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Grupo Folklórico saves showcase with community support

Funding delays couldn’t stop the dance group from performing their biannual presentation.

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King Princess shreds the Wiltern

Mikaela Straus proved once again why she’s the King.

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Swim and dive make major waves at invitationals

The diving team swept the Trojan Diving Invitational, while the swimmers held their own in Texas.

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Natalie Jinju breaks into music industry with self-confidence, authenticity

The freshman Thornton School of Music singer-songwriter signed a record deal and released a debut album.

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Men’s water polo takes home MPSF Tournament title

The Trojans won all three of their tournament games to earn an automatic bid to the NCAA Championship.

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Camp Flog Gnaw 2025: Day 2 closes out festival with fan favorites, animated performances across stages

Fans made sure to pour all their energy into Camp Flog Gnaw’s final night. Following an anticipated first day, Dodger Stadium continued buzzing with festivalgoers’ excitement.

David Geffen School of Medicine hosts second annual Medical Education Day

The David Geffen School of Medicine hosted its second annual Medical Education Day, featuring community-led workshops and presentations on educational innovations Nov. 13. Medical Education Day was created by the school’s Medical Education Committee to foster an environment for educators to learn from one another and share personal experiences, according to Dr.

Jesse Hagopian discusses importance of antiracist education in new book

Educator and activist Jesse Hagopian called for the defense of critical antiracist education in a talk about his new book Nov 10. Organized in collaboration with UCLA DataX, the UCLA Luskin Center for History and Policy and the UCLA Meyer and Renee Luskin Department of History in Murphy Hall, the talk was moderated by Robin D.G.

USAC recap – Nov. 18

The Undergraduate Students Association Council named the 2024-25 International Student Representative Syed Tamim Ahmad as chair of the USA Elections Board at its Nov. 18 meeting.

AISA, USAC members honor Indigenous history, land with NAGPRA teach-in

About 30 students honored Indigenous history at a teach-in about the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act on Nov. 12. The event, which was hosted at the Student Activities Center, aimed to educate the campus community about the NAGPRA – a federal law passed in 1990, which outlines requirements for federally-funded agencies and museums to return Native American human remains and funerary objects to their respective peoples.

Gallery: UCLA football falls to Washington in potential final Rose Bowl matchup

It was a storybook evening at the Rose Bowl: cotton candy clouds hanging over the San Gabriel Mountains, fans tailgating on the grass outside the stadium and a matchup between two old foes.

Chaminade Students Await the Return of Intramural Sports

Intramural sports at Chaminade University were once a reliable source of community on campus, but they have almost disappeared. Last school year, there were no major tournaments at all, and this year’s has been minimal. This upsets some students who remember the packed gym and lively competition of previous years. Many students who participated in...

UCLA women’s volleyball falls to Washington 3-0, looks toward end of season

A storm raged in the western region of the Evergreen State late Saturday night. It led thousands of faithful Huskies to howl through the Seattle, Washington, night.

How The Salt Lake Tribune spent 2025 preparing for a 2026 without subscription revenue

Personally, my favorite form of journalistic impact is when the reporting becomes a central plot point on a Real Housewives franchise. In the Season 6 premiere of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City that aired on September 16, Bronwyn Newport tells her fellow cast members that another castmate, Lisa Barlow, seemed to be in...

Opinion: Thanksgiving is a loving celebration of the people, places we call home

I never thought Thanksgiving would be my favorite holiday. For years, the November celebration was a dreaded occasion. It was a low point on the fall calendar, impeding the momentum between my enjoyment of Halloween and Christmas.

What newsroom organizers learned from the years-long strike at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

After 1,133 days on the picket line, the 26 journalists still on strike from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette returned to work on Monday. Whether they’ll be back at their desks — well, that’s another story. The Post-Gazette filed a last-ditch stay ahead of an appeal the company has said it plans to file. (The Post-Gazette, owned by Block...

UCLA women’s soccer coach Margueritte Aozasa departs program after 4-year tenure

This post was updated Nov. 25 at 1:19 p.m. UCLA women’s soccer coach Margueritte Aozasa has departed the program for other opportunities, the university announced Monday morning.

Nonprofit news outlets don’t need to fear ad sales, my tax research shows

Although advertising revenue largely sustained the news media in the 20th century, it’s been harder to come by in the digital age. News media outlets just aren’t as important these days for advertisers when they can reach potential customers so many other ways, including through social media. Some news outlets are relying more on subscription revenue. But...

UCLA undergraduates’ fee changes over time

Graphic reporting and graphic by Caitlin Brockenbrow, Graphics contributor.

Daily Bruin Print Issue – Nov. 24

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Classifieds – November 24, 2025

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What UCLA’s Rose Bowl move would mean for USC

USC and UCLA’s last game at the historic stadium may have happened last season.

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AI can’t solve our lack of connectivity

Substituting technology for human interaction is part of an authoritarian agenda.

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Football comes up short in do-or-die Duck hunt

The loss likely ends No. 19 USC’s dreams of earning a College Football Playoff bid.

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Thornton alum takes his local talent global

Performing in Laufey’s arena tour is the latest step in Dario Bizio’s young career.

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UCLA football is in ‘disarray,’ Daily Bruin sports editor says

The Daily Bruin's Connor Dullinger predicted that the Trojans would beat UCLA.

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‘Wicked: For Good’ is a thrillifying journey

The musical certainly has changed for the better on screen.

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Detransitioning shouldn’t invalidate trans identity

Transphobic policymakers are exploiting people who detransition for their gain.

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USC researchers relaunch ‘pharmacy desert’ mapping tool

The tool visualizes public health inequalities with over ten years of pharmacy data.

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Illuminate rocks Trojan Grand Ballroom

The Performing Arts Committee threw a concert exploring queer women musicians throughout history.

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Buzzer-beater stuns Troy in triple-overtime thriller

USC was outrebounded but held strong to win 107-106 after a 55-minute struggle.

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No. 16 women’s volleyball sweeps Illinois

The Trojans also celebrated senior night before a highly emotional Saturday contest.

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Riley slams USA Today reporter for ‘dumb’ probe

Lincoln Riley lambasted the reporter for asking about other fanbases' perceptions.

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‘Threads of Identity’ was more than a Filipino fashion show

The immersive event featured dancers and explored intersections of culture.

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USC introduces Bachelor of Social Work

The new major launches in Fall 2026 and will give its students hands-on training.

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Women’s basketball left without a hero in 61-59 loss to Notre Dame

Despite leading by as many as 11 points, the Trojans fell short after a rough finish.

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Dully’s Drop: Transfer portal, NIL era has lessened meaning of UCLA-USC rivalry

Michigan vs. Ohio State. Duke vs. North Carolina. Yankees vs. Red Sox. Bears vs. Packers. Ali vs. Frazier. Some rivalries remain timeless. You can’t think of Duke basketball without thinking of UNC, the Cameron Crazies, Roy Williams and everything in between.

Gameday predictions: UCLA football vs. USC

After four consecutive losses, UCLA football (3-8, 3-5 Big Ten) will conclude its 2025 campaign with a crosstown contest against No. 19 USC (8-3, 6-2) Saturday evening at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in the 95th iteration of the Battle of LA.

Word from Walters: Crosstown rivalry rich with interim coach history could change Tim Skipper’s future

Interim coaches are often just placeholders to ease the transition from one coaching regime to another. It is rare they earn the chance to keep their jobs after an abbreviated time at the helm.

Q&A: Daily Bruin, Daily Trojan Sports editors analyze, predict 95th Battle of LA

After four consecutive losses – amassing a -129 point differential down the stretch – UCLA football (3-8, 3-5 Big Ten) will take on No. 19 USC (8-3, 6-2) Saturday evening at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

Dizon’s Disposition: Moving to SoFi Stadium will revive UCLA football, attract new fans

This piece is a sequel to “Dizon’s Disposition: UCLA football’s home is better suited to be SoFi Stadium, not Rose Bowl,” which was published Nov. 10.

UCLA football prepares to challenge USC for Victory Bell at LA Memorial Coliseum

Many coaches will say, “Every game counts the same” or “We take things one week at a time.” But there is a certain undeniable tension in the Los Angeles air when campus statues in Westwood and University Park are enclosed in wooden structures and layers of bubble wrap in late November.

Looking ahead to UCLA football’s 2026 season following lackluster 2025 campaign

UCLA football (3-8, 3-5 Big Ten) has been eliminated from bowl game contention, may lose its home stadium of over 40 years and might not have a head honcho or quarterback for next season.

BREAKING: CSUN students raise concerns about gun threat

On Sunday evening around 7 p.m., a post was made to the CSUN channel on the anonymous social media platform YikYak of an assault rifle, handgun, multiple magazines per gun...

Former UCLA football players recount excitement, intensity of Bruin-Trojan rivalry

The hatred was palpable. Houses were divided. The city was separated into blue and yellow and cardinal and gold. Statues were covered in bubble wrap, and wooden boxes enclosed them.

A glimpse into the key players of Saturday’s UCLA vs USC football rivalry matchup

UCLA | #9 Nico Iamaleava | Redshirt sophomore | Quarterback | 6’6”, 215 LBS 1,728 passing yards, 63.5% completion percentage, 16 total touchdowns UCLA’s 2025 roster has very few bright spots.

Scouting report: UCLA football vs. USC

In the final game of the 2025 season – a campaign where the Bruins lost three in a row to start the season and currently are riding a four-game losing streak – UCLA football (3-8, 3-5 Big Ten) will face No.

Camp Flog Gnaw 2025: Day 1 opens with electric performances, cinematic comebacks after festival delays

Camp Flog Gnaw’s spirit is stronger than ever. Camp Flog Gnaw returned to Dodger Stadium on Saturday for its 11th year. After being rescheduled due to weather concerns, Tyler, The Creator’s annual music festival faced some last-minute modifications but managed to shine bright with a new but iconic lineup.

UCLA women’s basketball takes down Southern University 88-37

Coach Cori Close often preaches that five of the last six national champions boasted the top defense in the country. And after holding their opponent to zero points in the second quarter and just nine points across the entire first half, the Bruins appear to have internalized their coach’s advice.

Men’s water polo falls to USC in MPSF final, conference title hopes fall short

It was a rematch a year in the making. The Trojans vanquished the Bruins in last year’s MPSF championship match in a three-point affair. But it was also a repeat of history.

Movie review: ‘Wicked: For Good’ enchants with elevated magic, emotion as spellbinding sequel

Warning: mild spoilers ahead. One year after shattering records and glass ceilings, “Wicked: For Good” flies even higher than its predecessor. Director Jon M. Chu’s highly anticipated sequel landed in theaters Nov.

UCLA women’s basketball seeks to build on 5-0 start in home game against Southern

Starting the season strong is often the recipe for an effective campaign. The Bruins return to Pauley Pavilion with the possibility of extending their undefeated start after back-to-back decisive victories.

Gina Brewer: Defying odds, collecting accolades and making history

In just her second year as head coach of the women’s soccer team, Gina Brewer has made history by breaking records and ending the program’s dry spells. The team went...

Honoring the ‘Transcestors:’ CSUN Pride Center transforms sorrow into solidarity

Despite the latest rain storm that has dropped more than three inches of rain in some areas of California, this year’s Transgender Day of Remembrance held strong from noon to...

Broken pottery and gold glue united people in embracing mental health

The Blues Project at CSUN hosted its final Beat the Blues Week event from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Thursday. The event was led by Kaeson Rempel, doctoral intern...

UCLA Nobel Prize Timeline

Graphic reporting and graphic by Sophie Gopen, Graphics contributor.

UCLA falls to Washington in possibly final Rose Bowl home game

All that was missing was someone wearing a “The End is Near” sandwich board Saturday night.

But that’s not to say there weren’t any signs. There were – hanging in tailgate tents.

UCLA beach volleyball stresses value of personal relationships after BVNE triumphs

Brad Pitt was once asked whether the journey or the destination is more important during a speech. The Hollywood actor paused for a moment on stage and answered – “it’s the company.” And the Bruins have fortified relationships with teammates while traveling to multiple tournaments, helping them solidify camaraderie and reinforce the team’s family-oriented culture.

USC’s playoff hopes crushed in 42-27 loss to No. 7 Oregon

The No. 15 Trojans couldn’t withstand the Ducks’ balanced attack in a season-defining game for both teams.

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UCLA men’s water polo sinks California in 11-9 nail-biter to advance to MPSF final

Just on the other side of the parking lot, the Golden Bears prowled into the den of red and green trees in a Bay Area football rivalry showdown.

Scouting report: UCLA football vs. Washington

UCLA football (3-7, 3-4 Big Ten) will take on Washington (7-3, 4-3 Big Ten) in its final home contest of the 2025 campaign and potential final home game at the Rose Bowl.

Gameday predictions: UCLA football vs. Washington

After losing its third game in a row to top-ranked Ohio State last week, knocking the Bruins out of bowl eligibility, UCLA football (3-7, 3-4 Big Ten) will play in what is most likely a meaningless game against Washington (7-3, 4-3) at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday night in an affair reminiscent of Pac-12 After Dark.

UCLA men’s basketball defeats Presbyterian, Skyy Clark sees Bruin-high 22 points

This post was updated Nov. 21 at 10:50 p.m. Build-a-Bank Bungee Race made its debut in Pauley Pavilion on Friday.

Two fans, adorning helmets and connected by a bungee cord, attempted to collect money near the opposing 3-point lines – resulting in, as you might expect, standoffs and wipeouts.

UC Regents committee examines medical center outpatient growth, coverage concerns

The UC Board of Regents Health Services Committee announced Wednesday that more people visited UCLA Health for outpatient services than any UC medical center last year.

UAW units rally, threaten strike for fair wage, job protections in new UC contract

This post was updated Nov. 21 at 10:50 p.m. UCLA representatives of United Auto Workers’ academic and non-academic units threatened to strike at a Thursday rally in Bruin Plaza if the University’s allegedly unfair labor practices continue.

BYU dashes UCLA women’s soccer’s hopes for revenge, Sweet 16 entry in penalties

This post was updated Nov. 21 at 9:30 p.m. Facing a familiar opponent in the postseason is a story ripe for revenge. But the Bruins fell short of that goal tonight.

UCLA men’s basketball seeks to rebound in home game against Presbyterian

One victory does not wipe away the feeling of defeat. And coach Mick Cronin made that clear after defeating Sacramento State by 31 Tuesday night – just four days after falling to then-No.

UCLA men’s water polo 2025 MPSF tournament predictions

No. 1 UCLA (22-1, 5-1 MPSF) begins its postseason campaign with the MPSF Championship at Avery Aquatic Center in Stanford, California. The Bruins have been the MPSF’s best regular-season team for three consecutive years but failed to win the tournament title after falling to No.

Women’s volleyball wins final home game against Illinois in fiery 5-set finish

This post was updated Nov. 21 at 10:09 p.m. Pauley Pavilion’s season finale stretched deep into a deciding fifth set. And the Bruins made sure the last word belonged to the home team.

UCLA men’s water polo downs Penn State Behrend by 32, advances to MPSF semifinals

Perhaps the result reflects what was expected. Perhaps it was nearly a guarantee, given the circumstances. And perhaps the focus is on future matches. Nonetheless, the Bruins rose to the occasion.

Opinion: UCPD is using less-than-lethal munitions to ‘frighten students into conformity’

A university police department should protect its students, not harm them. But in late September, the UC Board of Regents approved a UCPD request for less-than-lethal munition launchers and sponge rounds.

Editorial Cartoon: “The Big Beautiful ‘Balanced’ Budget”

La Bamba suena más fuerte que nunca en CSUN

La emblemática película La Bamba hizo vibrar al público la noche del martes 18 de noviembre, durante una proyección especial en el Teatro Armer, ubicado en Manzanita Hall de CSUN....

New and upcoming November book releases

Check out something new or stick to a genre you love from these new titles releasing in November. This list explores books from a variety of genres, including fantasy, romance...

Librería le trae libros bilingües a comunidad latina

La Librería lleva 12 años ayudando a las familias a mejorar su inglés y español.

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Preparar comida latina es una estrategia subestimada

Estos platos de tradición cultural se disfrutan sin sacrificar sabor o nutrición.

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Preparar comida latina es una estrategia subestimada

Estos platos de tradición cultural se disfrutan sin sacrificar sabor o nutrición.

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Los Dodgers les deben más apoyo a sus seguidores

Los latinos son casi 50% de Los Ángeles y 40% de los fans del equipo de béisbol.

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Los Ángeles aprueba límite de 3% para aumentos de renta estabilizada

La reforma llega mientras las redadas migratorias dificultan pagar la renta.

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‘Lux’ es experimental y transformador

El último álbum de Rosalía fusiona distintos géneros para expresar emociones en una manera única.

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Proposición 50 puede estar en peligro

Un estudio encontró que el nuevo mapa cumple con el Voting Rights Act de 1965.

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Proposición 50 puede estar en peligro

Un estudio encontró que el nuevo mapa cumple con el Voting Rights Act de 1965.

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Maribel Flores continúa ascendiendo

La estrella de USC se ha perfilado como líder del equipo en su tercer año.

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Faculty debate optional standardized testing in admissions

The panel discussed if test scores should be required in admissions applications.

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Panel discusses impact of criminalizing immigrants

Panelists said the current rhetoric around migrants paints them as “dangerous.”

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Football heads to Eugene with CFP spot on the line

The Trojans will contend with No. 7 Oregon’s top-tier rushing game on Saturday.

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Daily Bruin Print Issue – Nov. 21

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Classifieds – November 21, 2025

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Women’s basketball overpowers Portland with explosive second quarter

A lockdown second quarter and Jazzy Davidson’s 19-point night powered the Trojans’ 78-51 victory.

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UCLA men’s water polo looks to turn regular-season dominance into conference win

Many teams that claim the title of national champion often do the same for their conference championship. But the Bruins are in the minority. The reigning national champions, No.

UC Regents approve infrastructure funding request, budget and financial plans

The UC Board of Regents approved a one-time, $1.43 billion request to the state government to fund infrastructure improvements – including 16 projects at UCLA – at its meeting Thursday.

UCLA First Year Scholars Program goes on hiatus after years of denied funding

Samantha Talbot said exploring humanities research felt daunting when she came to UCLA. Talbot added that because academia is a predominantly white field, she felt out of place as a student of color.

I will vote for Newsom in 2028, but I won’t enjoy it

Strategic brilliance isn’t the same thing as committing to democracy and progress.

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Please, be a jack of all trades, master of none

Do not limit yourself to one path; life has unlimited offerings.

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Escape SC transforms classroom into immersive game

The club’s newest escape room takes players to the fictional Android Ballpark.

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‘Homebound’ as a reminder of shared humanity

USC Kathaa hosted a screening of India’s official entry for the 98th Academy Awards Best International Feature Film and a Q&A session.

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Holding space for authentic friendship between women

The marketing strategy behind “Wicked: For Good” contradicts the film’s theme.

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The Weekly Frame IV: After Hours

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Casino Night Brings Students Together for Stress Relief, Friendly Competition

Chaminade University students gathered Wednesday night for Casino Night, a campus gathering of games, food, prizes, and a much-needed break from end-of-semester pressures. Hosted by the Chaminade Student Government Association in collaboration with the Office of Student Engagement, Casino Night transformed the space into a buzzing arcade of blackjack, roulette, bingo, and texas hold ’em,...

UC Regents discuss University-wide restructuring task force, research on LA fires

A UC task force dedicated to reorganizing the University’s operations amid budgetary constraints said it plans to create a list of restructuring recommendations at the UC Board of Regents meeting Wednesday.

Reform LA Health hosts forum to advocate for building new medical school

A UCLA Health dermatologist and student organizers urged the Westwood community to advocate for the creation of a new medical school in Los Angeles County on Nov.

Gallery: Opera UCLA’s ‘The Turn of the Screw’ explores themes of puppetry, control

Beneath the multicolored glow of stage lights, a haze rolls across the Freud Playhouse stage. Through a collaboration between UCLA’s School of Theater, Film and Television and the Herb Alpert School of Music, Opera UCLA will host three performances of “The Turn of the Screw” on Thursday, Friday and Sunday.

UCLA women’s soccer readies for revenge in NCAA round of 32 against BYU

Bitterness is one of two major flavors served on the postseason menu. But the Bruins will look to satisfy their sweet tooth with sweet revenge and a Sweet Sixteen bid.

UCLA football focuses on passion, aims to finish strong after bowl elimination

Countless football players sparked their passion for the game in the backyard. And many have carried the playful and childlike sentiment of backyard ball into their professional careers.

Trump lawsuit challenges California’s in-state tuition for undocumented students

This post was updated Nov. 20 at 10:31 p.m. The Trump administration filed a lawsuit Thursday alleging that a California law offering in-state tuition to certain undocumented students is illegal.

Art MEDified crafts community, health literacy with workshops, research camps

This post was updated Nov. 20 at 9:33 p.m. Art MEDified is bridging arts and sciences together through workshops, education and service. Art MEDified aims to merge health literacy and arts while fostering a community of advocacy and outreach.

Five Things: UCLA women’s volleyball vs. Nebraska

This post was updated Nov. 20 at 10:35 p.m. UCLA women’s volleyball (15-11, 9-7 Big Ten) fell to No. 1 Nebraska in front of a record-breaking 10,498 spectators at Pauley Pavilion on Friday night.

UCLA football fails to execute under pressure, looks at end of season with hope

Some problems don’t announce themselves. They show up over and over and over on film until the pattern becomes impossible to ignore. For the Bruins, that pattern is tied to the quarterback – the signal callers they have, the field general they just faced and the commander they will see next.

UCLA men’s soccer falls to Grand Canyon on penalties, ending NCAA Tournament hopes

This post was updated Nov. 20 at 10:28 p.m. They say you have to save your luck for a rainy day. And on the rainiest of days at Wallis Annenberg Stadium – after a start to the season that dampened ambitions around the Bruins – it took until penalty kicks for the team’s luck to run out.

Gage Garduno curates creativity, chaos across range of artistic mediums

This post was updated Nov. 20 at 9:10 p.m. Gage Garduno fashions his multidisciplinary career around unapologetic authenticity. The fourth-year architectural studies student recites his work “big four”: styling, modeling, DJing and directing.

OPINION: Rock ‘n’ roll is here to stay

Whether it be journalism, cinema or good old rock ‘n’ roll, public opinion tends to memorialize key tenets of human enjoyment long before they go anywhere. The truth is that...

UCLA names Christine Lovely to new vice chancellor position

Christine Lovely will serve as UCLA’s inaugural vice chancellor for campus human resources and chief people officer, UCLA announced Wednesday. Currently Cornell University’s chief human resources officer, Lovely was appointed to the position and will start her new role Dec.

At five, City Cast makes some changes — and reconsiders its markets

Skim a headline about the latest at a given news org, and it’s likely to suggest movement in one direction, whether growth — launching! expanding! — or all-too-familiar decline — layoffs, shuttering. What to make, then, of the state of City Cast? Five years in, the company best known as a local podcasting network is...

MyUCLA, Eduroam outage impacts students during enrollment, midterms

Multiple student services – including MyUCLA and Eduroam – shut down Thursday morning because of a campus-wide outage, sparking concern from students. The impacted services included MyUCLA – which students use to access enrollment information, official records, class planners and their Bruin Bills – and Eduroam, a campus Wi-Fi option, according to the Digital & Technology Solutions website.

Editorial Cartoon: “Christmas Dreaming a Little Early This Year”

Opinion: Pass the mac, not the judgement

Thanksgiving is next week, which means people are filling grocery stores, pantries are being prepared and families are organizing their dishes and recipes that have been passed down for generations....

Press freedom red alert: Trump’s White House has discussed which specific CNN hosts Larry Ellison should fire

We know that CNN Plus didn’t work out well. One of the world’s richest men is apparently mulling its opposite: CNN Minus. The Guardian’s Hugo Lowell is out with a story this morning reporting that semiquincentibillionaire Larry Ellison is White House officials’ preferred candidate to take over Warner Bros. Discovery, which owns CNN (along with...

As the U.S. starves its public media, Denmark wants to figure out a better way to subsidize private news publishers

What should be distributed to who, how, on what basis, why, and so what? These are the six basic questions that must be answered if news is to receive public subsidies. In many places, that seems like a distant prospect, perhaps even undesirable. Distant, because there is neither political nor popular support for the idea....

UCLA outreach, retention programs manage staffing constraints

Student staff alleged that a lack of administrative support has placed strain on UCLA’s student-initiated outreach and retention projects for marginalized groups. ELAS SEMILLA de UCLA – a retention program which mentors Latino high school students – was put on “indefinite pause,” according to SEMILLA’s Sept.

Inspiration is not inclusion

True inclusion needs to shift attention from individual grit to meaningful structural change.

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$2.4 billion Big Ten media rights deal on pause after USC, Michigan hesitancy

University of California Investments said it wanted “unity” among the Big Ten schools before investing.

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Lettuce plates up a fresh new sound with ‘Cook’

The album blends different genres, instruments and sounds while still staying funky.

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Cross country caps season of adversity at NCAA regionals

The Trojans placed second-to-last in their final meet of a challenging season.

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Warschaw Conference speakers discuss the future of U.S. democracy

The event featured five panels of experts from all over the political field.

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Make Glen Powell metrosexual again

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LGBTQ+ Student Center received false bomb threat

The Department of Public Safety is not currently investigating the incident as a hate crime.

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Productivity culture is ruining art

Prioritizing commodity over creativity creates bland results and defeats the purpose of passion.

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What is the government research program that USC may be cut from?

The State Department’s Diplomacy Lab partnership with USC could end in January 2026 over USC’s DEI hiring practices.

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UCLA women’s volleyball looks to build momentum ahead of Illinois, Washington games

The end of conference play is a vital time as teams fight for postseason berths. The Bruins are coming up on the end of a back-and-forth 2025 campaign with four matches remaining in the regular season while potentially eyeing a conclusion to their three-year postseason drought.

GSA holds talk with Dean and Vice Provost of Graduate Education Brian Kite

Graduate students expressed concern about funding cuts and rising housing costs at a meet and greet with the dean and vice provost of graduate education Nov.

Will ‘Wicked’ change movie musicals for good?

"Rhythm and News" hosts Reya Chand and Genna Edelstein discuss the history of movie musicals, from "The Sound of Music" (1965) to "Wicked: For Good."

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UC Regents amend, renew progressive tuition increases for new students

This post was updated Nov. 20 at 12:13 a.m. The UC Board of Regents approved tuition raises for future students Wednesday following opposition from students across the UC system. The Tuition Stability Plan – which was first developed under former UC President Michael Drake – was approved by the UC Board of Regents in July 2021.

CSUN students organize donation drives for low-income families

With the start of the fall semester, Darrin Murray’s Group Communication students have officially begun showcasing their projects, which aim to promote social change on campus and in their community,...

Men’s basketball toughs out a win against Troy

After being on the road and taking a loss to North Dakota State, the Matadors returned to Premier America Credit Union Arena this past Sunday to play against the Troy...

CSUN Games Room hosted packed billiards tournament

Making its return to the Matador campus in the tech and gaming getaway, the Games Room at CSUN hosted its billiards tournament on Nov. 13. From 5 p.m. to 9...

UCPD releases arrested graduate students after finding they did not commit a crime

This post was updated Nov. 20 at 12:11 a.m. Two mathematics graduate students who were arrested Wednesday outside Murphy Hall were released after UCPD determined they had not committed a crime.

Bomb threat to Student Union was false, LAPD finds

A roughly 30-minute evacuation took place after a call claimed there was a bomb in the fourth floor’s gender neutral bathroom.

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“Every media era gets the fabulists it deserves”

Back in August, the Press Gazette’s Charlotte Tobitt reported that Wired and Business Insider had taken down AI-generated articles by a “freelancer” named “Margaux Blanchard.” It was a case study of a particularly modern problem: scammers using AI to fool editors into publishing complete fabrications, the kind of thing that until recently belonged in the...

UC to keep postdoctoral hiring incentive program it previously said would be cut

The UC will continue offering hiring incentives for a more than 40-year-old postdoctoral fellowship program, despite previously announcing it would end the initiative. The President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program awards a nearly $75,000 salary to about 30 scholars across the UC for research conducted under faculty sponsorship.

USAC passes resolution asserting UCLA must better support parenting students

The Undergraduate Students Association Council passed a resolution alleging UCLA does not adequately support parenting students. The resolution, which was passed Sept. 30, claims UCLA violated California Assembly Bill 79 and Assembly Bill 1326 by not employing a designated California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids liaison to proactively engage with student-parents.

Opinion: Student researchers need to stand up for themselves politically

The Trump administration’s policies leave a lasting imprint on universities across the country — and UCLA has not been spared. With continual threats to scholarly autonomy, academics must become more politically engaged to safeguard progress.

USC may be cut from federal research program over alleged DEI hiring practices

The State Department recommends cutting 38 universities from the program, according to a memo obtained by the Guardian.

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Florida nonprofit news reporters ask board to investigate their editor’s AI use

Suncoast Searchlight launched this past February with the goal of bringing rigorous local investigative reporting to greater Sarasota, Fla. As of last week, the nonprofit publication had four full-time staff reporters and two editors breaking stories about communities across Sarasota, Manatee, and DeSoto counties. In recent days, though, the small newsroom has become a flashpoint...

UCLA men’s water polo sinks USC 14-13, wins conference 3rd consecutive time

The circumstances may have been perfect for defeat. Torrential rain in rival territory. The previous matchup ended in a one-goal loss – the first after 21 victories.

Op-ed: Changes to UC Regents Tuition Plan threaten accessibility of UC education

This post was updated Nov. 19 at 4:06 p.m. In its November meeting, the UC Board of Regents will be voting to renew the Tuition Stability Plan (or as it was previously titled, the Cohort Tuition Model).

COC Woman’s Soccer: How the Cougars plan to finish the season strong

After opening the season with a 9–0 record, the best start in…

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USG intends to use conquest concert budget for spring

Officers presented about food pantry funding and student accommodations.

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‘Unfiltered’ panel talks truth-telling in Black media

Three Black student groups hosted the talk to hold space for unmediated expression.

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Students care for campus’ furry friends

Students are contributing to animal welfare through fostering and giving food.

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John Wooden Center Renovation

Graphic reporting and graphic by Kimberley Wu, Graphics contributor.

Daily Bruin Print Issue – Nov. 19, 2025

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 – November 19, 2025

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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A good man is hard to find, especially here

We all have to master our own emotional economics to avoid the evil men at USC.

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Men’s water polo eyes fourth straight conference title

No. 1 USC looks to bounce back after a narrow loss to crosstown rival No. 2 UCLA.

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‘Beat It Up’ is a bit off beat

NCT Dream’s new mini-album boasts catchy songs, but generic sounds make it hard to stand out.

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‘He Was A Nice Guy’ film addresses aftermath of campus sexual assault

Alum Alexandra Cardona's upcoming directorial debut translates pain into power.

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The Grammys’ favorite (and least favorite) children

The same artists rise to glory every year, while others have to trek through the mud.

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The evil under the nail bed

The contemporary nail industry is in an internecine plight.

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Women’s volleyball splits series in front of record-breaking crowds

No. 16 USC swept Rutgers for its ninth straight win but fell to No. 1 Nebraska in straight sets.

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UCLA researchers find some inhalers produce significant greenhouse gas emissions

Researchers from UCLA and other health institutions found that some inhalers produce significant greenhouse gas emissions, highlighting the need for health care providers to consider their carbon footprint when making patient care decisions.

HOOLIGAN Theatre Company performs ‘Carrie: The Musical’ Dec. 6, 7

HOOLIGAN Theatre Company is out for pig’s blood in its production of “Carrie: The Musical.” In the stage adaptation of author Stephen King’s debut novel “Carrie,” Protagonist Carrie White, a seventeen-year-old girl facing religious abuse, discovers her telekinetic abilities and – after being doused in pig’s blood at her senior prom – murders her fellow classmates.

UCLA men’s basketball stings Sacramento State in 79-48 victory

This post was updated Nov. 19 at 12:12 a.m. The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.

COC Women’s Basketball prepares for upcoming season

With the home opener just days away, the team is working to…

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Five Things: Reviewing UCLA men’s basketball loss to Arizona

This post was updated Nov. 19 at 12:37 a.m. In its first-ranked affair – and first real test of the season – No. 19 UCLA men’s basketball (3-1) fell 69-65 to then-No.

Hundreds of UCLA AFSCME Local 3299 members strike Nov. 17 and 18

This post was updated Nov. 19 at 12:56 a.m. Hundreds of UCLA workers struck Monday and Tuesday, impacting UCLA’s dining halls, custodial services and medical facilities.

Student organizations protest to support striking workers

This post was updated Nov. 18 at 10:51 p.m. About 150 protesters representing multiple student organizations marched across campus Tuesday to support striking workers and condemn proposed tuition hikes.

UCLA swim and dive sets sights on Ohio State Invitational, USC Diving Invite

This post was updated Nov. 19 at 3:27 p.m. Although a packed schedule with multiple tournaments in one week may burden a team, it also brings more opportunities to record victories.

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Alexandra Olivar, third-year computer science student, said she noticed a decrease in dining services since the strikes began, adding that the return of food trucks on the Hill, which were initially reduced at the start of the school year.

Asian American theater company LCC spotlights community, creative exploration

This post was updated Nov. 18 at 9:09 p.m. Lapu, the Coyote That Cares Theatre Company is giving its members the confidence and community support they need to pursue creativity.

UCLA to face Sacramento State in LA matchup, building from past blunders

Adversity breeds struggle. But struggle cultivates growth. After No. 19 UCLA men’s basketball’s (3-1) first loss of the season to then-No. 5 Arizona at the Intuit Dome – a game they led by 10 in the first half and eight with under six minutes remaining – it will have the chance to bounce back against Sacramento State (3-2) Tuesday night at Pauley Pavilion.

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Devon Young, a second-year mathematics student, said she has noticed food options on the Hill have been more limited since the start of the strikes, causing uncertainty concerning what times the dining halls are open. She said while she finds the strikes understandable, she is not sure whether they will inspire change.

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Jacob Creer, who serves on the executive board and bargaining team for AFSCME, said AFSCME may be done striking for this week but will keep continuing until “their voices are heard.” Creer, a clinical equipment specialist at UCLA, said he encourages people to support them at the UC Regents meeting tomorrow and Thursday.

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The majority of AFSCME 3299 members striking outside Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center have dispersed and packed up their tables and tents by 3:30 p.m. (Karla Cardenas-Felipe/Daily Bruin staff)

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The march coming from Pauley Pavilion in Bruin Plaza mostly dispersed, with around 20 marchers remaining as of 3:30 p.m. In a speech outside Pauley Pavilion, a speaker said the marchers are going to “wrap this up and feel very proud.”

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Student groups also organizing outside the UC Regents meeting include UC Divest and various campus organizations running access and retention programs for marginalized groups, said Grant Li, a third-year linguistics student and a member of the Asian Pacific Coalition.

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The group of students and union members outside Pauley Pavilion started marching to the Bruin bear chanting, “Whose university? Our university,” around 3:20 p.m.

UCLA cross country falls short of national qualification, marking end of season

Many avid readers experience a distinct feeling – each time they finish a book, the next appears to beckon to them. The Bruins echo that sentiment as they reflect upon their season.

Victoria Justice visits CSUN for AS Big Lecture

Victoria Justice visited CSUN to share honest insights and advice with students, bridging the gap between celebrity life and everyday experience. She answered questions about her work as an actress,...

CSUN dominates National Collegiate Jujitsu Tournament

The National Collegiate Grappling Association hosted a tournament at CSUN, bringing together Jujitsu clubs from universities across the region. Competitors faced off on two mats throughout the event, showcasing their...

CRIME REPORT: Suspect assaults victim, prevents them from calling police

Below are the crime logs provided by the CSUN Department of Police Services for the week of Nov. 9 to Nov. 15.   Sunday, Nov. 9 At 9:59 p.m., a...

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A second group of about 30 AFSCME Local 3299 picketers also approached the Luskin Conference Center from Westwood Boulevard and began chanting beside the bigger group of protesters at about 1:50 p.m.

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The demonstrators walked through Bruin Plaza at 1:35 p.m., following a group of AFSCME Local 3299 picketers with union signs and shirts. About 200 union members and protesters approached the Luskin Conference Center, where the UC Board of Regents is meeting, at about 1:40 p.m.

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About 150 protesters gathered in front of Murphy Hall at 1:10 p.m. to show support for the AFSCME Local 3299 strike and commemorate International Students Day.

Editorial Cartoon: “The Revenge of the Bird Victim”

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After demonstrators left the Hill at about 11:30 a.m., there were no lines at any open dining halls.

“More of everything”: In Los Angeles, an “explosion” of new efforts aim to up the city’s local news game

From the outside, the state of local news in Los Angeles appears to reflect the city’s fractured, contradictory realities. On the one hand, the country’s second-largest city doesn’t appear to be a news desert at first glance. Los Angeles County — population 10 million, comprising 88 independent cities — counts more than 100 local news...

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Demonstrators from AFSCME Local 3299 in front of Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and in Bruin Plaza began their lunch breaks at around 11:45 a.m. and around 11:50 a.m., respectively.

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Michael Avant, the president of AFSCME Local 3299, spoke to picketers near Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center at 11:40 a.m. “During the pandemic, we were heroes,” Avant said.

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Demonstrators from AFSCME Local 3299 returned to Bruin Plaza from the Hill, where they marched in front of residential dining halls after leaving Bruin Plaza at about 10:20 a.m., at around 11:30 a.m.

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At 11:25 a.m., AFSCME Local 3299 demonstrators stopped in front of the Meyer and Renee Luskin Conference Center, where the UC Board of Regents is meeting Tuesday to Thursday, chanting, “UC, UC, you can’t hide, we can see your greedy side” and “UC Regents, listen up.” Two Contemporary Services Corporation officers blocked the side entrance of the Luskin Conference Center following the demonstrators’ arrival.

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As of 11:20 a.m, there is no line for De Neve Residential Restaurant. The lunch meal period began at 11 a.m. and will end at 2 p.m., according to the UCLA Dining website.

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At 11:20 a.m., about 300 demonstrators begin walking between Pauley Pavilion and Acosta Training Center.

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About 300 AFSCME Local 3299 demonstrators were marching through De Neve Plaza as of 11:15 a.m.

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Hundreds of demonstrators from AFSCME Local 3299 left from Rieber Court at around 11 a.m., chanting, “If we don’t get it, shut it down” and “Who runs UC?

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AFSCME Local 3299 members began marching toward campus from Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center at 10:30 a.m., chanting, “UC, UC, you’re no good, treat your workers like you should” and “Who runs UC?

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Hundreds of demonstrators with AFSCME Local 3299 – which represents dining hall employees, along with other workers – marched directly past the windows of De Neve Residential Restaurant at 10:25 a.m.

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AFSCME Local 3299 members reconvened at about 10:20 a.m following a break. Members picked up picket signs and formed a line, and several people throughout the line held drums and other percussion instruments.

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Demonstrators with AFSCME Local 3299 marched down Strathmore Plaza – adjacent to the Meyer and Renee Luskin Conference Center – at about 10:15 a.m., blocking the pavement and leaving students to walk on the street.

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Isabel Zamary, a first-year business economics student, said she was disappointed that Feast at Rieber remained open as opposed to the to-go options she prefers, such as The Study at Hedrick and Rendezvous.

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More than 200 demonstrators – many of whom wore green AFSCME Local 3299 shirts and carried “AFSCME 3299 On Strike” signs – marched from Bruin Plaza toward the Meyer and Renee Luskin Conference Center, where the UC Board of Regents meets Tuesday, at about 10 a.m.

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AFSCME Local 3299 is offering striking workers $100 per day for “hardship assistance” if they participate in the strike, according to signs posted on union tents in Bruin Plaza.

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Celeste Rodriguez, a California state assemblymember for the 43rd District, said it is important to stand in solidarity with workers. “They (union members) want to make sure that people understand that an investment in them and their contracts for fair wages and opportunities is really investment in the surrounding community,” she said.

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Michael Avant, the president of AFSCME Local 3299, said that since union members’ contracts expired in July 2024 and October 2024, workers have lived “paycheck to paycheck,” struggling to pay rent and purchase groceries.

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Andrew Martinez, a senior custodian and executive board member of AFSCME Local 3299, said he was not surprised to see the California Nurses Association – another union that had been set to strike this week – reached an agreement with the University.

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Davina Woods, a senior custodian and member of the AFSCME Local 3299 bargaining team, said that despite workers facing difficulty in affording basic needs – including food and medical care – no progress has been made in negotiations with the University.

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Natalee Rice, a third-year environmental science student, said she enjoys being able to take food out of the dining halls and doesn’t mind other options on the Hill not being available for a few days.

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Andrew Martinez, a senior custodian and AFSCME Local 3299 executive board member, said it was disappointing that the UC Regents were not willing to come out and engage with union members directly.

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De Neve Residential Restaurant opened at 7 a.m. and is continuing to use to-go boxes. As of 9 a.m., there were no lines to enter the dining hall.

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About 200 picketers marched down Gayley Avenue at 9 a.m. The group then turned down Le Conte Avenue and chanted, “What kind of power? Union power!” and “3299!”

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Five-foot fences and UCPD officers carrying wooden batons surrounded Gateway Plaza and the Meyer and Renee Luskin Conference Center – where the UC Board of Regents is set to meet Tuesday through Thursday – at 9 a.m.

What’s in a Name? Decoding the meaning behind CSUN’s Colita de Rana club

Colita de Rana: It’s a club name guaranteed to make Hispanic students stop in their tracks, bringing back old childhood memories. The name comes from a well-known Spanish children’s rhyme,...

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De Neve Residential Restaurant, Epicuria at Covel and Feast at Rieber all opened on time for breakfast service at 7 a.m. They will continue to be the only dining halls open for lunch and dinner service today, according to the UCLA Dining website.

Concussion in sports: The hidden danger

As athletes push for stronger performances on the field, the risks to…

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2025 Pasadena Coffee Passport: Third Round of Reviews

Time to review three more coffee shops featured in the 2025 Pasadena Coffee Passport! Last issue, I reviewed Mandarin Coffee Stand, the Boy & the Bear, and Lavender & Honey. This time, I have explored another three coffee shops of the fourteen shops in the passport.

A Letter to Future Generations: On the Philosophy of Happiness — Part I: Unhappiness

I know you’re probably sitting in your dorm room right now, stressed about midterms, wondering if you picked the right major, scrolling through Instagram and feeling like everyone else is happy and has their life figured out except you. Spoiler alert: they don’t.

A Pinterhouse Fit for the End of the World

Page Hovse kicked off Interhouse season with a full-throttle throwback to the year 2000—back when the world braced for computer doom and dial-up tones counted as much.

A Talk with Bill Gates: On Innovation, Sacrifice, and What Really Matters

I sat in Beckman Auditorium last night, November 3rd, my iPad open, my pen ready. Around me, students whispered excitedly. Faculty members settled into their seats. The air felt heavy with anticipation—that particular Caltech energy when something important is about to happen.

An Overdue Conversation with Tom Mannion, Caltech’s Cornerstone of Student Life

Tom Mannion (left) and the much-beloved Davey (right).

ASCIT Board of Directors Meeting Minutes: November 16, 2025

November 16th, 2025, 10pm – 11pm, Hameetman Conference Room

Behind Integrated Core, Caltech’s Grand Experiment in First-Year Teaching

On a late September morning, a caravan of first-year students and faculty packed into SUVs and drove about 30 miles down Highway 101, windows down, the smell of salty ocean air rushing through the cars.

Gut Feelings: How Microbes Might Be Shaping the Mind—and More

One afternoon, a father gave his young son an antibiotic for a routine throat infection. Days later, something changed. The child became withdrawn, stopped making eye contact. Within weeks, doctors diagnosed him with autism.

Nostalgia

They call it the American Dream, but no one talks about the weight it places on your shoulders.

Remembering Richard Kipling, and the Future of Student Journalism at Caltech

When I took over the Tech Editorship in April 2023, I only knew one thing about journalism: it was going to stop happening at Caltech unless somebody stepped up to lead it. With a dream of remedying the post-pandemic admin-student animosity but zero reporting experience, I was in for a daunting task. Then Richard Kipling emailed me and offered to buy me a coffee.

Richard Kipling, L.A. Times Veteran and Longtime Tech Advisor, Dies at 81

Richard Kipling, former director of the Los Angeles Times’ Minority Editorial Training Program and longtime adviser to The California Tech, died this November 10 at age 81.

What Makes Caltech Special? A Letter to Caltech’s Incoming President

The ’60s were a wild time. Neil Armstrong set foot on the moon. Counterculture swept the nation. The Peace Corps mobilized.

Progressives need to take patriotism back

Conservatives have co-opted patriotism, and the left must reclaim it.

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$2.4 billion Big Ten media rights deal on pause after USC, Michigan hesitancy

University of California Investments said it wanted “unity” among the Big Ten schools before investing.

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Student orchestra takes stage at Bovard

The Student Symphony Orchestra performed its fall concert Sunday.

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Don’t let bureaucratic constraints inhibit your healing

Profit-chasing and institutional boundaries limit access to mental health resources.

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USC RPL’s Malibu launch marks first payload milestone

The student-built rocket carried its first payload and landed safely in the Mojave Desert.

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Alone and bored? Here are four free things to do without leaving campus

Recapture some whimsy in your life by looking at campus with a new lens.

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Inside a Rookie of the Year, there are two wolves

MLB’s top newcomers are destined for either stardom or suffering, no in-between.

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No. 1 men’s water polo slips against No. 2 UCLA in battle for top rank

The 14-13 loss knocked the Trojans to the No. 2 seed in the upcoming Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Tournament.

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Dornsife researchers develop breakthrough in safer opioids development

The group of researchers were the first to take snapshots of the moment naloxone reverses an opioid overdose in the brain.

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Yeonmi Park shares North Korean defector experience, political criticism at UCLA

Editor’s note: This article contains mention of sex trafficking that some readers may find disturbing. Yeonmi Park said she had never feared for her life as a conservative speaker in America – the country she once lauded for its freedom.

UCLA Dining reduces food trucks on the Hill, sparks concern

UCLA Dining is reducing the number of food trucks it offers on the Hill, sparking criticism from food truck vendors and students. UCLA Dining said in an emailed statement that it is limiting third-party food vendors on the Hill to maintain a “student-centered” dining system.

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Nithila Chintakindi, a second-year political science and psychology student, said the closure of many of the dining halls changed her plans for the lunch and late night meal periods, adding that she went to Greenhouse in Ackerman Union, an ASUCLA restaurant, for lunch.

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About 80 people were in line for the Perro 1-10 Tacos food truck and about 40 people were in line for the Pinch of Flavor food truck at about 8:15 p.m.

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This post was updated Nov. 17 at 9:38 p.m. About 85 people were waiting in line for the Vchos Pupuseria Moderna food truck, which will close at 8:30 p.m.

Victoria Justice opens up at Big Lecture

Energy radiated at the Associated Students (AS) Big Lecture featuring Victoria Justice at the Plaza Del Sol Performance Hall, where audience members had questions ready to fire. Justice joined the...

COC ‘Garden Walk’ lifts spirits before the holidays

For those who still wanted to enjoy the fall sunshine, Professor Jeannie…

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About 60 people were in line for Epicuria at Covel at about 6:55 p.m. The line stretched into the Covel Commons stairwell before looping back around to the entrance.

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Students began lining up outside De Neve Dining, Feast at Rieber and Epicuria at Covel around 4:40 p.m. in anticipation of the dinner meal period beginning at 5 p.m.

Gallery: Ohio State devastates UCLA football 48-10, ends Bruins’ bowl game eligibility

UCLA football (3-7, 3-4) was trounced by No. 1 Ohio State (10-0, 7-0) Saturday night in Columbus at Ohio Stadium by a score of 48-10, during a prime-time matchup that knocked the Bruins out of bowl game eligibility.

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Marielle Cruz, a second-year chemical engineering student, said she believes it is important for students to support the AFSCME Local 3299 members who are on strike.

Album review: Summer Walker’s ‘Finally Over It’ ends trilogy of albums in lackluster manner

Summer Walker is closing a chapter in her career with another confessional album. The R&B singer-songwriter’s third LP, “Finally Over It,” released Nov. 14, arrived as the final entry in a trilogy that includes her 2019 debut “Over It” and her 2021 sophomore album “Still Over It.” The new project spans 55 minutes of music across 18 tracks, split evenly between two discs with the first nine songs labeled “For Better” and the second half called “For Worse.” While Walker’s honest lyrics remain engaging across the LP over a variety of nostalgic R&B beats, the overabundance of 13 guest appearances never produces a collaboration on par with her best work.

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Union members walking from Bruin Plaza to the Hill said they were heading home for the day. AFSCME Local 3299 plans to picket again tomorrow starting at 7 a.m.

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About 60 union members remained in Bruin Plaza at 1:25 p.m. after dozens of workers left to go home in the rain.

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Members of AFSCME Local 3299 marched from Bruin Plaza along Bruin Walk toward the Hill at about 1 p.m. A UCPD car followed the picketers as they walked.

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By 1 p.m., Westwood was experiencing heavy rainfall as more than 100 members of AFSCME Local 3299 picketed near Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. The sounds of two picketers drumming, as well as passing cars that occasionally honked their horns in support of the union, could be heard amid the pattering of raindrops.

Sandwich shop Bread Head opens Westwood Village location

Bread Head – a sandwich shop known for its custom focaccia bread – opened in Westwood Village on Nov. 1. The shop – which is nestled between Kreation Juicery & Avoholic Bar and TK Nails on Westwood Boulevard – is adorned with framed vintage posters, subway tile counters and turquoise-painted furniture.

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Monica Martinez, a clinical care partner at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and the vice president for the patient care bargaining unit of AFSCME Local 3299, said she has worked at the hospital for 25 years.

Five Things: UCLA football vs. Ohio State

UCLA football (3-7, 3-4 Big Ten) got pummeled 48-10 by No. 1 Ohio State (10-0, 7-0) in Columbus, Ohio, in front of 104,168 spectators at Ohio Stadium and a national TV audience.

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Amid intermittent rain, about 200 AFSCME Local 3299 members were stationed near Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center at noon. Many picketers donned green rain ponchos while carrying signs and umbrellas.

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Eric Murillo, a biomedical technician at UCLA and a member of AFSCME Local 3299, alleged that workers have often had to complete the work of multiple employees due to staffing vacancies.

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At about 11:45 a.m., UCPD cars were driving past AFSCME Local 3299 members every few minutes as they broke for lunch on the corner of Westwood Boulevard and Le Conte Avenue.

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At about 11 a.m., members of AFSCME Local 3299 walked through the intersection of Le Conte Avenue and Westwood Boulevard, temporarily halting traffic. The union members stopped marching on the corner of the intersection where they heard speeches from speakers and broke for lunch.

Vox is on Patreon now

Patreon is best known as a subscription-based platform for individual creators, especially those making podcasts and video content. Now, it counts one of the most prominent digital media companies among its clients: On Monday, Vox launched its membership program on Patreon, Semafor reported. The partnership makes two new Vox shows exclusively available to Patreon supporters:...

Rice becomes second Trojan to score triple-double in rout of Redbirds

The Trojans took control early to beat Illinois State University 87-67 at Intuit Dome.

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More than 200 picketers wearing green shirts circled back toward Westwood Plaza at about 10:10 a.m., marching along the UCLA Facilities Management building. AFSCME Local 3299 members chanted, “What do we want?

Matadors sweep on senior night

The women’s volleyball team ended their last home game of the season on a high note, shutting out the Cal State Fullerton Titans 3-0 on Saturday night. The win ensured...

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De Neve Residential Restaurant, Feast and Epicuria at Covel are closed for breakfast as of 10 a.m. Students continue to be swiped in at De Neve dining hall.

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Andrew Martinez, an executive board member of AFSCME Local 3299, said a staffing crisis across the UC is impacting campus services such as facilities management and dining.

REVIEW: In Yorgos Lanthimos’s ‘Bugonia,’ humanity is the real alien

If you’re one of those conspiracy theorists who believe aliens are roaming Earth, then Yorgos Lanthimos’s “Bugonia” is the film for you. This satirical comedy starring Jesse Plemons, Aidan Delbis...

Trapped by what they know: Young adults’ algorithmic cynicism

Today’s young adults are the first generation to grow up entirely within a digital world shaped by algorithms. According to Pew Research, 84% of U.S. young adults (ages 18 to 29) use at least one social media platform regularly. For many, these platforms are more than entertainment; they are the primary gateway to news and...

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About 90 AFSCME Local 3299 members marched toward Westwood Plaza at about 9:50 a.m. chanting, “Who’s got the power? We’ve got the power!. What kind of power?

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The Student Labor Advocacy Project, a student-run organization for worker’s rights, began a town hall in Bruin Plaza at about 9:35 a.m. AFSCME Local 3299 members called for fair salaries and housing affordability during the event.

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THE HILL – UCLA Dining has converted buffet-style restaurants into take-out locations in response to the AFSCME Local 3299 strike. Only De Neve Residential Restaurant, Feast at Rieber and Epicuria at Covel dining halls are open for breakfast and lunch.

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About 300 members of AFSCME Local 3299 marched around the back of the Meyer and Renee Luskin Conference Center – adjacent to the Wasserman Football Center – at 8:50 a.m.

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UCLA Health said in a statement that its hospitals and clinics will remain open and operational during the strike. However, it added in the statement that some facilities rescheduled certain outpatient and non-emergency procedures to before or after the strike, and that patients should allow extra time for travel as picketing could cause traffic delays.

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About 25 ASFCME Local 3299 members also picketed in a crosswalk in front of one of the medical center’s parking lot entrances near Gayley Avenue. Around six UCPD officers and UCLA Health security personnel were standing on either side of the group at about 8:05 a.m.

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More than 100 AFSCME Local 3299 members marched to the front entrance of the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center at about 7:50 a.m. Members formed a loop on the sidewalk to picket and chant, “Who’s got the power?

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Kevin Gregg, a AFSCME Local 3299 member, said he commutes more than an hour each day to work in interventional radiology at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.

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More than 200 members of AFSCME Local 3299 gathered at the intersection of Westwood Boulevard and the Medical Plaza driveway at about 7:15 a.m. Organizers distributed shirts and picket signs, and members began to march toward Strathmore Drive around 7:25 a.m.

OCD common misconceptions discussed at COC

The event was hosted by the Student Health & Wellness Center, featuring…

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After resignations at the top, the BBC faces a defining test: What does impartiality mean now?

The sudden departure of the BBC’s director general and head of news marks a moment of real consequence for British public service broadcasting. Tim Davie and Deborah Turness’s resignations followed controversy over an inaccurately edited clip in a BBC Panorama documentary about Donald Trump. Opponents of the BBC seized on this as further evidence of...

@The Daily Bruin (UCLA Student Newspaper)

The Daily Bruin covers breaking news relevant to the UCLA community as it happens. This page covers the Nov. 17 and 18 UC-wide strike led by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3299, which represents nearly 40,000 patient care, service and skilled craft workers.

Classifieds – November 17, 2025

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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One university, two contrasting visions for Native heritage event

Native American students said they held an independent celebration after USC did not permit student speakers at the University event.

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Neutrality isn’t virtuous when the issue is hate

Universities are allowing conservatives to normalize intolerant, hateful language.

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Women’s basketball takes first loss to No. 2 South Carolina

No. 8 USC struggled to score throughout the inaugural “Real SC” matchup.

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thebandfriday finds success through nostalgic rock

The dynamic musical duo signed with Capitol Records after a TikTok viral single.

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‘Now You See Me: Now You Don’t’ has no new tricks up its sleeve

Although new characters illusion viewers, the third installment of the franchise is more nostalgic than anything.

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Football halts Iowa in second half to keep CFP hopes alive

The No. 16 Trojans stormed back from a 14-point deficit despite rainy conditions.

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Student passes entire exam needed for architecture license

No other person at USC has passed all six sections of the test as an undergraduate.

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Everyone is owed the chance to be heard

When we ignore and mock voices, listening becomes a cruel and selective sport.

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UCLA men’s tennis powers through qualifiers, sends 4 Bruins to NCAA championships

For the second consecutive November, a Westwood pas de quatre will waltz in the Big Dance. No. 19 junior Spencer Johnson, No. 36 redshirt junior Emon van Loben Sels, No.

Daily Bruin Print Issue – Nov. 17

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.

Daily student parking permits to be ‘significantly limited’ beginning January 2026

UCLA student daily parking permits will be “significantly limited” – and on some days may not be offered at all – starting Jan. 1, 2026. Student daily parking permits, which currently cost $7.28 per day, have been offered since April 2022 as a use for excess post-pandemic parking capacity, a UCLA Transportation spokesperson said in an emailed statement.

North Westwood Neighborhood Council recap – Nov. 5

This post was updated Nov. 16 at 10:14 p.m. The North Westwood Neighborhood Council appointed a new secretary and passed a community impact statement supporting the construction of new UCLA student housing on Levering Avenue at its November meeting.

Op-ed: Community carries us through chaos amid uncertainty in higher education

In physics, the three-body problem describes how three planets, tugging on one another with gravity, slip into chaotic motion. With only two planets, the math is clean – planets orbit in harmony.

‘Table 17’ pulls audiences in by breaking fourth wall, highlights Black art

This post was updated Nov. 16 at 9:45 p.m. “Table 17” is serving a theater experience worthy of a Michelin star. Earlier this month, the romantic comedy made its West Coast premiere at the Geffen Playhouse Gil Cates Theater, where it will remain Los Angeles’ hottest reservation until its final show Dec.

Gibbon Conservation Center safeguards small apes in Santa Clarita for over 50 years

A visit to SCV’s Gibbon Conservation Center shows why these singing, swinging…

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‘Tremendously proud’: UCLA women’s volleyball sweeps Rutgers on Senior Day

Senior Day is about donning school colors one last time. But for the Bruins, it was about growth and development. With four matches remaining in the regular season, UCLA women’s volleyball (15-11, 9-7 Big Ten) took down Rutgers (11-17, 2-14) on the Bruins’ Senior Day in a sweep.

Q&A: Artist GUNNAR flips listeners ‘Upside Down’ as tour draws a hometown close

This post was updated Nov. 16 at 8:07 p.m. Ahead of a hometown performance, GUNNAR marks his first tour as a headliner. The 24-year-old musician from Newport Beach, California, is approaching the end of his “Upside Down Tour” in promotion of his album “SUNFADED.” GUNNAR has previously opened for artists such as Maroon 5 and Gwen Stefani.

Opera UCLA revives haunting classic to new ears with ‘The Turn of the Screw’

This post was updated Nov. 16 at 8:03 p.m. Opera UCLA’s latest production plays to haunt the narrative. Over 70 years since its Venice premiere, Benjamin Britten’s chamber opera “The Turn of the Screw” will take new life in UCLA’s Freud Playhouse for three performances Nov.

UCLA men’s soccer wins Big Ten tournament, trounces Michigan 5-0

This post was updated Nov. 16 at 10:12 p.m. Revenge is a dish best served cold. And with temperatures dropping to 50 degrees Fahrenheit in College Park, Maryland, No.

CNA reaches tentative agreement with UC, calls off Nov. 17 and 18 strike

This post was updated Nov. 16 at 9:49 p.m. The California Nurses Association’s UC nurses reached a tentative agreement with the University on Sunday – and called off their Nov.

Gallery: UCLA men’s basketball falls to Arizona 69-95 in toe-to-toe matchup at Intuit Dome

Former Pac-12 basketball foes No. 15 UCLA men’s basketball (3-1) and No. 5 Arizona (4-0) went toe-to-toe in a back-and-forth Friday night showdown at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood.

California NanoSystems Institute hosts Biotech Connection LA biotechnology summit

Students, industry leaders and government officials gathered at UCLA’s California NanoSystems Institute to learn about the future of biotechnology on Nov. 8. Biotech Connection Los Angeles – a volunteer-based organization run by students and industry professionals – themed its 11th annual biotechnology summit around the year 2030, bringing together academics, industry leaders and government officials to discuss the next five years of the biotechnology industry, according to its press release.

‘Pups and Cups, Adopt, Don’t Shop’ was filled with smiles and a few happy barks

Furry friends and coffee filled the air in Stevenson Ranch as the…

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Trojans fall 69-52 in inaugural ‘Real SC’ game

South Carolina outscored USC 37-22 in the second half in the Trojans’ first loss of the season.

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UCLA women’s soccer ends Pepperdine’s NCAA tournament run in rainy 1st round match

This post was updated Nov. 16 at 9:02 p.m. As rain pelted the field of Wallis Annenberg Stadium on Saturday, two Southern California teams took to the muddied turf with their seasons on the line. But aside from the occasional slip, the harsh climate proved to be no match for the Bruins’ determination to keep their season alive.

UCLA women’s basketball bulldozes past South Florida in decisive 94-61 victory

This post was updated Nov. 16 at 8:55 p.m. Four Bruins have recorded double-digit scoring performances across the past two contests. And on Saturday night, the squad proved the ceiling has yet to be set, as a season-high six athletes achieved the feat.

AFSCME Local 3299 to strike Nov. 17-18, CNA to join in solidarity

Two unions representing more than 60,000 UC employees plan to strike Monday and Tuesday, limiting access to dining halls and other campus services. The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3299, which represents 37,000 patient care, service and skilled craft workers, called for the strike because of the University’s alleged failure to reach a fair contract with union members.

UCLA football falls to Ohio State in 48-10 defeat, bucked out of bowl eligibility

This post was updated Nov. 16 at 8:59 p.m. Seas of scarlet and gray-clad fans covered every inch of bleacher. Deafening chants of “OH” were met with equally as roaring “IO’s,” leaving no question where the fans’ allegiance lied.

Castic Lake enjoyed the first ‘Love Ride’ since 2019

Harley-Davidson hosted the return of their Love Ride event, a ride from…

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USC vs. South Carolina — as it happened

Bennett Christofferson and Anna Jordan report live from Crypto.com Arena.

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Football overcomes two-score deficit on Homecoming to keep CFP hopes alive against Iowa

Redshirt junior quarterback Jayden Maiava dominated in the second half to lead USC to the comeback 26-21 win.

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Chloe’s Catch: ‘Almost’ won’t carry UCLA women’s soccer through the postseason

I have always hated the word “almost.” One can say that “almost” is a sign of progress. But in the context of sports, I would argue otherwise.

Style on Campus: CSUN’s Fashion Scene

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UCLA women’s volleyball falls to Nebraska 3-1 in packed Pauley Pavilion

Jubilation. Hugs. Cheers. Junior outside hitter Maggie Li found herself swarmed by her teammates’ embrace and surrounded in the echo of cheers at Pauley Pavilion. All in a match the Bruins lost – a match they were expected to lose.

Gameday predictions: UCLA football vs. Ohio State

UCLA football (3-6, 3-3 Big Ten) looked to turn its season around after winning three consecutive games despite starting the season 0-4. But, after falling in back-to-back affairs – including a 50-point loss to No.

USC vs Iowa — as it happened

Sean Campbell reports live from Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

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Increased Coyote sightings are raising new concerns for residents

Coyotes are becoming a common sight in Santa Clarita neighborhoods — and…

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Artificial Intelligence raises concerns among COC students and blue-collar workers about Job Security

Have you walked into a McDonald’s recently and seen the empty counter?…

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Bruins lose rivalry clash to Arizona 69-65 after 16 turnovers, late-game collapse

This post was updated Nov. 14 at 10:32 p.m. The Intuit Dome is just over a year old. And Koa Peat and Donovan Dent – the two most premier talents gracing the new Los Angeles arena – are both rookies in Tucson and Westwood, respectively.

Bruins seek redemption, MPSF title in regular-season finale against USC

This post was updated Nov. 14 at 7:50 p.m. Regular season down to one. Conference race down to two. And the final hurdle is the same one that tripped them last time.

Judge bars Trump administration from threatening, freezing UC’s federal funding

This post was updated Nov. 14 at 7:37 p.m. A federal judge barred the Trump administration from freezing or threatening to freeze the UC’s federal funding Friday.

USAC backs UAW Local 4811 in UC contract negotiations for better labor conditions

The Undergraduate Students Association Council expressed support for the student services and advising professionals unit of United Auto Workers Local 4811 in its contract negotiations with the UC.

Scouting report: UCLA football vs. Ohio State

Entering one of college football’s most hostile environments as a 30-plus point underdog doesn’t exactly excite a struggling college football squad. But anything can happen between the opening kickoff and the final whistle, as seen throughout a year of big-time collegiate upsets.

USC will ‘thoroughly evaluate’ potential Big Ten investment deal, Cohen says

Athletic Director Jennifer Cohen implicitly said football may not play Notre Dame every year moving forward.

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UCLA women’s soccer looks to rebound in NCAA opener against Pepperdine

Conference tournaments offer an opportunity to test a squad’s postseason chops, with performance impacting seeding for the ultimate goal – a national championship. But all 64 teams enter this week with a clean slate and a championship ripe for the taking, regardless of conference outcomes.

Editorial Cartoon: “Budget Cuts”

Trojan Takeaways: USC Victory vs. Northwestern, Battle with Iowa, Looming Oregon

Hosts Adam Ucuzoglu and Zane Woods recap USC’s win against Northwestern, highlighting the unique trick plays and all-out effort that gave football its victory. Also, an outlook for the Trojans' upcoming bouts against Iowa and No. 7 Oregon.

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Opinion: Students shouldn’t have to skip meals to succeed – UCLA must expand dining hours

This post was updated Nov. 15 at 8:57 p.m. Devising a convenient class schedule at UCLA is not easy. Students race against time to satisfy GE and major requirements.

Opinion: Keeping society informed and accountable is journalism’s role today

Is journalism a dying industry? Considering that I am applying to pursue a master’s in journalism, I sure hope not. But for the last decade, there has been talk of journalism beginning to fade out as a profession.

CSUN Women’s Soccer loses to UC Santa Barbara in Big West Semifinal

The CSUN Women’s soccer team returned to the big west postseason for the first time since 2019, with a semifinal match against the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos. The game ended...

Jurassic Splash: A roaring good time at Dive-In Movie Night

Located at the Student Recreation’s Center, the Dive-In Movie Night made a splash with an impressive turnout and plenty of excitement. Guests enjoyed watching Jurassic World: Rebirth while floating in...

From civil rights to modern protest: What drives people to take to the streets

People across the nation are filling the streets. The United States is…

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Musselman lands 6-11 Ratliff twins for Class of 2026

Four-star recruits Adonis and Darius Ratliff are the Trojans' first 2026 signees.

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Undefeated Nebraska coming to sold-out Galen Center

No. 17 women’s volleyball will host No. 1 Nebraska and Rutgers over the weekend.

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Women’s tennis to take ‘underdog mentality’ into national championships

Six Trojans, three of them freshmen, have qualified for the tournament.

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Men’s basketball heads to Intuit Dome for the Hall of Fame series

After a hot start, the Trojans will face off against Illinois State University on Friday.

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Girls rule, boys drool at Arizona dual swim and dive meets

The Trojan swim and dive teams competed at two meets in Arizona over the weekend.

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No. 17 football set for do-or-die bout with No. 21 Iowa

The Trojans' potent offense will clash with a top-ranked Hawkeye defense Saturday.

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Men’s water polo to face UCLA, determine No. 1 ranking

The winner of the rivalry game will have momentum heading into the playoffs.

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USC doesn’t owe the Big Ten

The conference signaling a major financial move without Michigan and USC is devious.

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Women’s basketball looks to stake claim as ‘Real SC’

No. 8 USC and No. 2 South Carolina will face off in the inaugural event Saturday.

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Maxing out charisma, Enigma is a hit with board game and role-play lovers

Enigma is rolling nat 20 in community and fun. As a social and board game club, Enigma at UCLA opens its party to anyone looking to bond over niche and non-mainstream interests, said club president Kevin Nguyen.

Classifieds – November 14, 2025

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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Massage Mondays offers stress relief, prioritizes student wellness

Every other Monday, dozens of students line up around Kerckhoff Hall in anticipation of a chance to unwind. Massage Mondays – an ongoing event hosted by ASUCLA and the Undergraduate Students Association Council’s Student Wellness Commission – provides students the opportunity to receive a free six-minute massage from a licensed massage therapist.

USC researchers design powerful computer chip

The new technology mimics the efficient way brain cells learn and remember data.

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RIIZE raises the roof of Peacock Theater

The K-pop band wrapped up its first tour in Los Angeles with flashy choreography.

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Bring back etiquette in politics

My experience abroad has shown me how U.S. politicians have lost their tact.

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Alums allege NOVA Student Housing withheld deposits

Multiple former residents are accusing the company of disingenuous practices.

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There will never be another Faker

The League of Legends pro outclasses athletes both in and outside of his sport.

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Skusic is ready to rock with upcoming debut album

Brandon Goldman is raising hard rock from the dead at USC with his solo project.

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It’s time for us to boycott Spotify

Criticisms of the streaming platform don’t belong exclusively to indie purists anymore.

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Daily Bruin Print Issue – Nov. 14, 2025

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.

Afrikan Student Union revives Black Wednesday tradition, grows community

The Afrikan Student Union is reviving Black Wednesday, a decades old tradition that aims to cultivate community and visibility for Black Bruins. Maleeyah Frazier, the ASU’s chairperson, said the tradition – where Black students gather at the Bruin Bear every Wednesday – emerged in the 1990s.

UC instates Cal-GETC framework for prospective community college transfer students

The UC implemented a new general education sequence for prospective community college transfer students this fall. The California General Education Transfer Curriculum seeks to streamline the four-year university transfer process for students in the California Community Colleges system, according to the Intersegmental Committee of the Academic Senates’ website.

Scouting report: UCLA women’s volleyball vs. Nebraska

UCLA women’s volleyball (14-10, 8-6 Big Ten) will take on No. 1 Nebraska (24-0, 14-0) at Pauley Pavilion Friday. The Cornhuskers are currently undefeated this season – the second time across the program’s 50-year history.

UCLA researchers discover buildup of actin protein can reverse, drive aging

UCLA researchers found that the buildup of a key structural protein inside fruit flies’ neurons can drive aging – and that disrupting its structure may reverse aging.

Students spread illness by going to class sick, ways to limit transmission

Each quarter, countless Bruins battle seasonal illnesses, yet many still push themselves to attend class. As finals approach, many sick students may ignore their symptoms because of academic pressure or limited awareness of resources, putting vulnerable peers at risk.

UCLA women’s basketball hits jackpot in win against UNC in Las Vegas

Elina Aarnisalo paved the way on the court. The former Bruin guard was not competing for head coach Cori Close, though. Instead, she was facing off against her former teammates on the other side of the ball as a Tar Heel, recording a team-high 13 points. No.

As food insecurity rises, COC students find support at the BaNC

With a record-breaking government shutdown putting assistance programs on hold, some students…

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Bruins to tackle first 10K, aim for ticket to championship at NCAA West Regional

A slew of hungry Bruins will venture into unknown terrain this weekend, clamoring for victory. UCLA cross country will compete in the NCAA West Regional on Friday at Haggin Oaks Golf Course in Sacramento, California, with a trip to the NCAA Championship on the line.

Women’s volleyball will need to bolster blocking for Nebraska, Rutgers matchups

This post was updated Nov. 13 at 10:22 p.m. It is not often that a team gets to play the role of David and Goliath in the same weekend.

UCLA Skate Club connects common interests, community with inclusive skate nights

This post was updated Nov. 13 at 8:46 p.m. For those who find skate parks intimidating, Skate Club at UCLA is making the skating experience welcoming and supportive.

UCLA football prepares to face defensive pressure against No. 1 Ohio State

This post was updated Nov. 13 at 10:18 p.m. Alexander the Great rallied an army to conquer Asia. The king of Macedonia was undefeated in battle – a feat influenced by his leadership.

Editorial Cartoon: “Finals are Approaching”

Pedal, play, and roll at CSUN Bike Fest

CSUN’s 4th Annual Bike Fest brought the community together with bike demos, safety tips, vendors, outdoor spin classes, music, food trucks and activities for kids. Streets were closed to cars,...

Turning up the volume on veterans’ voices

The Veteran Resource Center at CSUN, located in the University Student Union, assists students as they transition from military service to academic life. The center promotes the academic, personal and...

OPINION: One-sided beef with Jack Antonoff and his synths

I do not hate Jack Antonoff, nor do I dislike his work. He’s a good producer, and he’s not the worst of the producers out there. He’s worked on songs...

Tras su regreso a CSUN, Yoni Romero demuestra el poder de las segundas oportunidades

Yoni Romero regresó a la Universidad Estatal de California, Northridge (CSUN) decidido a concluir lo que había comenzado cuando tenía apenas 18 años y acababa de graduarse de Marc &...

Santa Clarita mother who relied on SNAP benefits now helps others feed their families

“I am very proud to announce today that we have reached a…

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CSUN Men’s Basketball notches first victory against Nobel University

The Matadors kicked off their first men’s basketball match of the season against the Knights of Nobel University. With a fresh new team this season and a packed arena, players...

CSUN Men’s Soccer ties hard-fought match against UC Santa Barbara

CSUN Men’s Soccer wrapped up their final match of the season against UC Santa Barbara. Filled with energy from a sold-out crowd, both teams played a hard-fought match that ended...

A “win-win” partnership brings a surge of reporting firepower to hyperlocal news outlets around Boston

A Boston student journalism program is giving hyperlocal newsrooms what they want. And what they really, really want? Reported, ready-to-go stories they can trust. Bright-eyed students need real-world journalism experience and a bevy of clips. Resource-strapped local news organizations — many operating without full-time paid reporters — need polished pieces that don’t require a lot...

Former COC Chancellor Dianne Van Hook sues district over alleged wrongful termination

Former College of the Canyons Chancellor Dianne Van Hook has filed a…

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A bipartisan group of former FCC commissioners wants to take away Brendan Carr’s biggest weapon against journalism

Brendan Carr shouldn’t be able to do what he’s been doing at the Federal Communications Commission. That’s the argument put forth by seven former FCC commissioners — five of them Republicans — after seeing Carr dig up a rarely used old policy to twist the media toward Donald Trump’s political interests. The policy in question goes...

Davidson leads No. 8 women’s basketball to upset win over No. 10 NC State

The freshman guard hit a go-ahead layup with eight seconds left to cap her 21-point game.

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Peace Garden will change its location to Kerckhoff Hall

The other location choice was Jefferson Building quad near Royal Street entrance.

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Music to hypnotize a bisexual manipulator

Gathering intel on these five artists is essential defense against the manipulation of a charismatic bisexual.

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Your music faves will always be problematic

Loving musicians is a lose-lose situation

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USG senate allocates more than $155,000 to committees, assemblies

The senate passed a bill to increase funding with a remainder of funds available for the spring in its yearly budget.

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USC announces free ChatGPT program at inaugural AI summit

Panelists at the artificial intelligence summit discussed the impacts of AI in higher education and the workspace on Tuesday.

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‘Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment’ lays bare legend and loss on Switch 2

The powerful prequel unites emotional storytelling and lightning-fast combat to deliver one of the series’ most cinematic entries.

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Riley says fake punt was ‘entirely legal,’ contrasting Big Ten

On the play, a USC backup quarterback wore the number usually used by its punter.

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Stop the censorship of my corridos

Corridos continue to be one of the most contentious pieces of art in our contemporary times.

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Women’s basketball secures No. 1 overall recruit in 2026 class

Guard Saniyah Hall and forward Sitaya Fagan officially committed to USC on Wednesday.

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UCLA football has faced several challenges, but Ohio State may be its toughest yet

Saturday felt familiar for fans in Pasadena. A slow start, a late push and a final score that looked closer than the game ever felt have become the three pillars of the Bruins’ 2025 mantra, and Saturday only corroborated the sentiment.

UCLA women’s soccer 2025 NCAA tournament predictions

This post was updated Nov. 13 at 10:26 p.m. Although a golden-goal overtime loss against Michigan State sent UCLA packing in the Big Ten tournament semifinal last week, the squad enters the NCAA tournament with a clean slate and an opportunity to redeem itself.

Following plumbing issue, Rieber Hall flooding displaces students

This post was updated Nov. 13 at 9:07 p.m. Two flooding incidents in Rieber Hall on Monday and Wednesday displaced 18 students. Parts of the second floor of Rieber Hall flooded Monday afternoon and Wednesday morning because of a plumbing issue in the second-floor women’s restroom, UCLA Housing said in an emailed statement.

Gallery: 24 hours in Santa Ysabel: Exploring the historic town, family businesses

A brisk morning air greets Santa Ysabel, California, where a community of local businesses prepare for residents and visitors. Located in the backcountry of San Diego County, the historic town is full of tradition and family businesses.

Rain Can’t Wash Away Chaminade Spirit at Open Marketplace

Despite the rain and gusty winds sweeping across Zuberano Lawn on Wednesday, Chaminade University’s Open Marketplace went on without skipping a beat and with plenty of energy. The smell of baked goods, the sound of live conversation and laughter, and rows of colorful booths filled the campus lawn, creating a lively scene that defied the...

UCLA men’s soccer beats formerly undefeated Maryland in Big Ten semifinal

This post was updated Nov. 13 at 10:20 p.m. 78 seconds. That’s how long the Terrapins had spent trailing to an opponent all season. That is, until the Bruins came into town, took down the No.

The Daily Bruin receives 34 ACP, CMA awards at MediaFest 2025

This post was updated Nov. 12 at 5:25 p.m. The Daily Bruin received several national awards and was nominated for multiple regional awards in October. The Bruin won a total of 34 awards at MediaFest 2025, the largest convention of college media students and their advisors in the United States in Washington, D.C.

Editorial Cartoon: “registrar nightmares”

U.S. Mint stops making cents

After more than 232 years in circulation, the United States Mint pressed the final penny on Wednesday in Philadelphia. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Treasurer Brandon Beach were...

No. 4 seed UCLA men’s soccer will face No. 1 seed Maryland in Big Ten semifinal

No one has come closer to knocking down No. 1 Maryland than UCLA. The Bruins were the only team to stop the Terrapins’ offensive onslaught. When the two faced off on Oct.

UCLA men’s soccer 2025 Big Ten Tournament predictions

After upsetting Washington in Seattle on Friday night, UCLA men’s soccer (6-6-4, 5-3-2 Big Ten) earned a berth to the abbreviated Big Ten Tournament, which features only four teams this year.

Julio Frenk announces Executive Budget Action Group to manage UCLA’s monetary concerns

This post was updated Nov. 12 at 2:38 p.m. UCLA is launching a new leadership coalition to manage the university’s budgetary shortfall amid state and federal funding cuts, Chancellor Julio Frenk announced in a Wednesday campuswide email. Frenk, who will chair the Executive Budget Action Group, said in the email that the group’s creation was prompted by “structural budget deficits, federal and state funding uncertainties, and rising costs,” which challenge the university’s academic mission. The budget action group will create guidelines for future campus financial decisions, investigate specific areas for improvement in its investments and emphasize transparency in all of its budgetary decisions, Frenk said in the email. “Our North Star is to ensure that the resources entrusted to us add maximum value back to society while protecting the academic core that defines UCLA’s strength,” he said. The California State Legislature and Gov.

Review: Guillermo del Toro reanimates a classic monster in a new light

Well, he did it again. Guillermo del Toro’s new film, “Frankenstein,” has impressed both audiences and critics with its adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic tale. After its release, the film...

Judge denies temporary restraining order to block UCLA from leaving Rose Bowl

This post was updated Nov. 12 at 11:53 p.m. A judge denied the City of Pasadena and Rose Bowl Operating Company’s motion to file a preliminary injunction and temporary restraining order against UCLA on Wednesday morning. The order would have required the university to continue holding football home games at the Rose Bowl Stadium.

The Journalism Support Exchange is a new matchmaking tool for local news outlets to get the help they need

Put a finger down if you’ve ever been in a journalism-related Slack and asked for recommendations or help with something, got a bunch of responses that you sifted through, only to find in the end that none of those recommendations actually matched your particular need. It’s a common experience among media workers, and a new...

Revolutionizing Nuclear Safety: How LIS Technologies’ Laser Enrichment Minimizes Environmental Impact

Many people don’t realize that “clean” energy isn’t always as clean as it sounds. Nuclear energy has long been considered a viable alternative to fossil fuels, but uranium enrichment, an...

Opinion: Labs should diversify funding sources to protect research, mitigate federal cuts

The Trump administration’s suspension of UCLA’s National Institutes of Health funding jeopardized monumental research. It’s a frightening reality to witness politics impede scientific innovation and progress.

Want to build a sustainable local newsroom? These 21 steps will help you get there, a new report finds

From 2022 through 2024, 357 LION Publishers members participated in a program that aimed to help local news outlets at any stage of growth “move the needle on sustainability.” The process included assessments, coaching, recommendations, and funding. LION has since transitioned it to a self-service assessment, but between hundreds of audits, thousands of hours of...

Men’s soccer wins SCIAC, women’s team makes playoffs for first time in four years

The men’s soccer team clinched the SCIAC tournament title with a close at-home 1-0 win over Redlands Nov. 8. Their victorious path to the finals began with a 2-1 regular season win against Cal Lutheran, Oct. 29. In the semi-finals SCIAC tournament match, the Tigers took down La Verne by a score of 4-1, Nov. […]

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Oranges, loquats, prickly pears — campus fruit trees are for all to harvest

Occidental has several varieties of fruit trees, including crabapple, Catalina cherry, fig, natal plum and loquat, according to the Office of Sustainability. Reagan Rosenthal (freshman) said she first noticed the fruit trees when she moved into Chilcott Hall. “I live in Chilcott Hall, so I passed by the fruit trees and really wanted to try the limes — […]

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Oxy Student Film Fest showcases students’ creative lenses

The 21st annual Oxy Student Film Festival will take place on Nov. 20 in Choi Auditorium. The event is sponsored by the Media Arts & Culture (MAC) department and receives assistance from MAC professors, faculty, and administrators who comprise the judging panel. Abigail Montopoli* (senior), Claire Li (junior), Addie Fabel** (senior) and Tess Taplin (sophomore) are […]

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LA Breakfast Club celebrates a century of mornings served sunny side up

It’s another 7 a.m. Wednesday in LA. In the southernmost point of Griffith Park, eggs sizzle and tradition endures. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Los Angeles Breakfast Club (LABC) — an avid equestrian-turned-morning bird social group, according to Club Historian Rachel Skytt. Skytt said LABC members gather every Wednesday in Griffith Park’s Friendship Auditorium for hearty and […]

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Opinion: Why double majoring will heal higher education

I like to say I didn’t choose my majors — my majors chose me. The department of Critical Theory & Social Justice (CTSJ) seemed like a natural progression from the Social Justice Pathway, a program I was a part of in high school. But for whatever reason, I didn’t take a CTSJ class in my first […]

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Opinion: Demolishing the East Wing is yet another broken norm in the Trump administration

The East Wing of the White House was a historic building. Constructed in 1902 during Theodore Roosevelt’s presidency, it stood for 123 years until it was demolished last month under the Trump administration. It is now being replaced with a massive, gaudy ballroom. Spending $300 million on a ballroom is an idiotic response to solve a “lack of event space” problem that was […]

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Opinion: AI is ruining the liberal arts experience

My mother, who attended a small liberal arts college, used to tease my dad about his engineering degree. “You received training,” she’d say, “but I received an education.” She pushed me to attend Occidental for the same reason: it would teach me how to think, to learn for the sake of learning, regardless of whether it […]

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Opinion: I don’t want to go to war with Venezuela

October was Venezuela’s month, and it seems like November — and possibly the rest of the year — will be too. Oct. 10, opposition party leader María Corina Machado was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize “for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela.” In October, I also began seeing the first predictions of […]

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Opinion: Academia in the modern world needs to reflect its premodern ideals

Over 2000 years ago, Athens led the Greek city-states in a war against the Persian empire. The Athenians had grown accustomed to dominance over the Hellenic world, but then a shift occurred towards mediocrity, accompanied by sociological changes within their society. These changes prompted Socrates to think deeply about the way Athenian society was organized, […]

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Cross country teams finish strong with All-SCIAC selections, set to compete in NCAA tournament

The men’s and women’s cross country teams competed at the SCIAC championships in Claremont Nov. 1, with the men’s team placing sixth and the women’s team placing third overall. Assistant Coach Demi Marine said this race showed a complete night-and-day difference between where the teams are this year compared to last year. “I don’t want to say […]

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WAC and Detox Ultimate teams throw around and bond at San Diego tournament

Women’s Ultimate Frisbee (WAC) and Men’s Ultimate Frisbee (Detox) played at the Kendra Fallon Memorial Tournament Nov. 1-2 hosted by UCSD in San Diego. Occidental’s teams competed against other clubs in the Southwest, including UCLA, USC, UCSB and others. According to Detox captain Liam O’Neill (sophomore), the mix of competitiveness and community was a highlight […]

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DSU hosts screening of ‘Crip Camp’ and Q&A with directors

Oscar-nominated directors James LeBrecht and Nicole Newnham were on campus Nov. 3 for a screening of their documentary “Crip Camp,” organized by the Disabled Student Union (DSU) and Disability Services. “Crip Camp” centers on a group of young disabled people who met at a summer camp for disabled teens at the start of the politically […]

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Occidental ranked 151st out of 257 colleges for free speech climate

Occidental College was ranked 151st out of 257 American colleges for its “free speech climate” by non-profit organization the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) in its 2026 Free Speech Rankings, with an overall grade of 56.6 out of 100, according to the website. “Student perceptions present a sharp contrast. While Occidental places in the top 25 […]

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Daily Bruin Print Issue – Nov. 12, 2025

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.

Bruins thrive at 2025 AVCA Nationals amid shifting sands of roster turnover

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty inspires its viewers to jump into the unknown and live life without fearing discomfort. Most athletes and coaches must step out of their comfort zones to succeed in today’s collegiate landscape due to the difficulty in building sustainable chemistry amid roster turnover.

California Assembly Bill 893 aims to improve near-campus housing shortages

UCLA community members said a new California housing bill has the potential to increase affordable housing, but may bring little change to Westwood. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed California Assembly Bill 893 into law Oct.

USAC recap – Nov. 4

The Undergraduate Students Association Council made seven committee appointments and allocated over $100,000 to student groups at its Nov. 4 meeting. USAC is the official student government representing the undergraduate student body at UCLA.

Vets Uncensored gives veterans the mic

Student veterans gathered on Nov. 5 in the Altadena Room of the University Student Union (USU) to share stories and bond through CSUN’s Veterans Resource Center (VRC). The VRC on...

Q&A: Nobel Prize winner Fred Ramsdell on scientific exploration, research journey

Fred Ramsdell, one of the recipients of the 2025 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine, sat down with science and health contributor Leilani Krantz to discuss his journey with scientific exploration and the importance of foundational research.

Movie review: ‘Die My Love’ flatlines from formulaic framing, wounds itself with shallow story

Editor’s note: This article contains mentions of self-harm and descriptions of mental health challenges that may be disturbing to some readers. Warning: Spoilers ahead. “Die My Love” may wish to take a stab at conveying depth, but its many shortcomings fail to draw blood.

Celebrating a decade of rest, peace and relaxation

The Oasis Wellness Center hosted its 10th anniversary event on Nov. 5, inviting students and staff to partake in the celebration of a beloved site on campus. Located below the...

Night Safety Walk brings awareness to campus safety issues

As the sun set over CSUN on Nov. 5, a group of students, staff and CSUN Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) officials gathered in front of the University Library on...

Editorial: UC must prioritize food-insecure students’ basic needs amid reduced SNAP benefits

A reported 42% of food-insecure UC students might not get food-assistance benefits this month. Even though a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to fully fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program by Friday, the federal government is still appealing to get out of its obligation.

Gallery: UCLA football faces two consecutive losses following 28-21 defeat against Nebraska

UCLA football (3-6, 3-3 Big Ten) added another game to its loss column after succumbing 28-21 to Nebraska (7-3, 4-3) at the Rose Bowl on Saturday.

UCLA India Cinema Collective spotlights cultural film community

When Rhea Parameswaran left her hometown of Bangalore, she missed three things: her family, the food and the films. That love for Indian cinema inspired her to co-found the Indian Cinema Collective (ICC) – a UCLA club that explores Indian cinema through film screenings, panels and guest speaker events.

Dizon’s Disposition: UCLA football’s home is better suited to be SoFi Stadium, not Rose Bowl

This post was updated Nov. 12 at 12:05 a.m. I was six years old when I went to Wrigley Field to watch the Chicago Cubs in 2012.

Bruin women’s basketball sinks the Sooners 73-59 in first top-10 victory of season

This post was updated Nov. 11 at 11:54 p.m. The first ranked contest of the season presented a test for the Bruins. A loss – even to a top-10 team – would reverse the dominant tone for the season the squad had established with its first two victories. But an efficient second half quelled any glimmer of an upset over No.

UCLA men’s basketball wolfs down West Georgia despite Dent’s absence

This post was updated Nov. 12 at 12:13 a.m. No Dent. No problem. In its first game without senior guard – and reigning Mountain West Player of the Year and AP All-America honorable mention – Donovan Dent, No.

M.F.A. 2026 Preview Exhibition showcases graduate student work, range of mediums

This post was updated Nov. 11 at 9:06 p.m. UCLA graduate student artists are giving audiences a look into their minds this fall. The M.F.A. 2026 Preview Exhibition, hosted at the New Wight Gallery in the Broad Art Center, opened its doors Oct.

‘Pisser’ TikTok Trend Rains Down on Chaminade

In a 15-second video on TikTok, shot from a person’s perspective, someone walks up to a row of mopeds on the Chaminade University campus and appears to urinate on a moped. Videos of the “Chaminade Pisser” appearing to urinate on Chaminade University property circulated on TikTok in late September, raising some concern from students and...

Five Things: UCLA football vs. Nebraska

This post was updated Nov. 12 at 12:26 a.m. UCLA football’s potential last game at the Rose Bowl was reminiscent of its first four games of the season – ugly.

Green in the Blue and Gold: UCLA must prioritize sustainability, create campus-wide anti-waste initiatives

Green in the Blue and Gold is a series created by Angelina Alkhouri, an Opinion columnist and a third-year human biology and society student. She will be writing on sustainability pitfalls at UCLA and the greater Los Angeles community, along with the consequences of choosing to ignore them.