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

This post was updated Feb. 14 at 12:47 p.m. Challenges are plentiful when facing the No. 1 defensive team in the country. Relentless perimeter pressure on ball-handlers, stifling double-teams in the paint and active hands across the hardwood make beating the Wolverines a tall task.

Tunes for your heart this Valentine’s Day

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

Matadors swung for the fences in season-opener victory

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

UCLA baseball starts season off strong, bests UCSD

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

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

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

Scouting report: UCLA men’s basketball vs. Michigan

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

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

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

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

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

Three UC unions vote to authorize unfair labor practice strike

Three UC-wide unions representing 40,000 academic and research employees authorized an unfair labor practice strike Friday. Members of United Auto Workers Local 4811 academic student employees’ unit, as well as Student Services and Advising Professionals-United Auto Workers and Research and Public Service Professionals-United Auto Workers participated in the vote, which opened Feb.

Management students learn how to use agentic AI at UCLA’s Innovate Tech Conference

About 300 people attended the 2026 Innovate Tech Conference at UCLA on Friday to learn about how entrepreneurs can use autonomous artificial intelligence. The conference featured speakers with experience using agentic AI, including Mihir Vaidya, the chief strategy officer of Electronic Arts, and Gene Alston, an Ancestry.com board member.

Head over heels for stuck landings: UCLA gymnastics to face Michigan on Saturday

A history of success will be celebrated Saturday. No. 4 UCLA (8-2, 4-0 Big Ten) will host No. 9 Michigan (5-2, 2-2 Big Ten) for its Alumni meet at Pauley Pavilion, coinciding with Valentine’s Day.

OPINION: Buy him Valentine’s Day flowers!

The holiday of love is finally here and along with the celebration comes the annual rush to shop for your significant other. This year, I also find myself gearing up...

OPINION: Restricted schedules, restricted success

The spring semester began a few weeks ago, and I’m already feeling frustrated with my schedule, along with my inability to add new classes to fix what feels like an...

Financial mismanagement contributed to $425 million annual deficit, UCLA CFO says

University administrators’ financial mismanagement contributed to UCLA’s $425 million annual deficit, UCLA’s chief financial officer alleged. Stephen Agostini, who has been UCLA’s CFO since May 2024, alleged that the unaudited annual financial reports the university has posted on its website since 2002 are erroneous.

Olympian Allyson Felix visits CSUN to talk business and women’s health advocacy

On a press tour for her 2025 documentary, “She Runs the World,” Allyson Felix made an appearance alongside her brother at the University Student Union to answer questions from CSUN...

Women’s water polo faces strong slate of opponents in Barbara Kalbus Invitational

Three days. Eight ranked teams. One early-season measuring stick. No. 2 UCLA women’s water polo (7-0) will return to Anteater Aquatics Complex in Irvine this weekend for the Barbara Kalbus Invitational, opening play Friday afternoon against No.

Film breakdown: UCLA football to be joined by running backs Wayne Knight, Dylan Lee

With players such as Jackie Robinson, DeShaun Foster, Maurice Jones-Drew, Jonathan Franklin and Zach Charbonnet all calling Westwood home, the Bruins have long been touted as a producer of elite running backs.

Katelyn Rosen sets tone with confidence, energy as leadoff gymnast

Symphonies do not perform by themselves. Behind every marked note, harmonized chorus and intentional vibrato stands a confident conductor. And with her own symphony to guide, junior Katelyn Rosen’s role as the leadoff gymnast is no different.

Washington Post layoffs disproportionately affected union members of color, preliminary Guild data shows

When The Washington Post laid off more than a third of its employees on February 4, the paper’s foundation was shaken. The cuts were wide-ranging, shuttering the sports desk right before the Winter Olympics and letting go of foreign correspondents covering active wars. Data released Friday by The Washington Post Guild shows that layoffs fell...

Editorial Cartoon: “Enrollment Bullying”

The Atlantic’s Elizabeth Bruenig on her “hypothetical,” heavily reported measles essay

“The birthday-party invitation said ‘siblings welcome,’ which means you can bring your 11-month-old son while your husband is out of town,” Elizabeth Bruenig’s piece begins. “This is how a child dies of measles” was published by The Atlantic on Thursday afternoon and is currently the most popular story on site. It’s written in the second...

USG leaders laud progress in past term

The organization credited better University relations for completing initiatives.

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USG religious liaisons reflect on future goals

Two students will shape the newly made position in their inaugural tenures this year.

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Students reflect on USG amid election

For some, Undergraduate Student Government can do more to inform students.

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2026 USG presidential candidate profiles

A closer look at the eight candidates running for USG president and vice president.

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On paper, USG senators had a slow year. We asked them why

The senate has passed fewer bills than past years, instead focusing on advocacy goals.

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The Daily Trojan fact checks USG platforms

Some 2026 of the candidates running for senate promise unlikely outcomes if elected.

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UCLA men’s volleyball prepares to defend undefeated record against CSUN

Teams crave an undefeated record, but they may crave ending one even more. And with the Bruins’ unblemished record, each new matchup brings the chance for a challenger to end their run.

ICE protest at Tommy Trojan sees low turnout

No advocacy group claimed the rally that attendees only found on campus posters.

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Women’s basketball holds off Indiana for fifth straight win

USC overcame an early 11-point deficit to take home a crucial Big Ten victory.

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Classifieds – February 13, 2026

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The Daily Trojan endorses Rahman and Kim

Among ambitious tickets, Syrabi Rahman and Diane Kim hold the most potential.

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Redefining ‘nic sick’

Notes from an EMT on vaping, breathing and our tendency to accept future illness to maintain present desirability.

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JuJu Watkins hosts shoe line debut for Watts youth

The Naismith Trophy winner debuted her shoe collaboration with LeBron James.

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Video game marketing doesn’t have to be formulaic

Epic Games’ Chappell Roan collaboration trailer sets a creative gold standard for live service video game marketing.

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Baseball returns to a familiar diamond for 2026 season

The Trojans look to continue their upward trend despite offseason departures.

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LA Phil says ‘hay’ to the Year of the Horse

The Lunar New Year show Tuesday featured four pieces from Chinese composers.

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‘We needed to build our depth’: No. 1 UCLA baseball fortifies roster pre-UCSD game

Baseball players could be seen practicing on the UCLA Intramural Fields just over a year ago, after the lease on their home stadium was deemed to be illegal.

North Westwood Neighborhood Council recap – Feb. 4

The North Westwood Neighborhood Council elected a new at-large board member at its monthly meeting Feb. 4. The council, which represents UCLA and Westwood Village, meets on the first Wednesday of every month at UCLA’s Weyburn Terrace.

UCLA track and field prepares for two-meet weekend

Every second matters in track and field. A sharper lean at the finish line, a quicker reaction out of the starting blocks or a stronger drive off the curve – it all comes down to shaving time.

Art exhibit preview: Winter shows explore intersections of medium, culture, history

With the overdue winter weather, art exhibits are the perfect place to wait out the rain. Across Los Angeles, museums have exciting new collections for art lovers.

UCLA softball prepares to face top-ranked opponents in Clearwater Invitational

Five-inning mercy rules have been the early story of the season. But the Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational will be the Bruins’ first true test of the season, as they will face three top-10 opponents across the three-day tournament.

Apple is the new target for nonsense harassment by Trump’s regulators (but your news org could be next)

On Wednesday afternoon, Donald Trump’s head of the Federal Trade Commission, Andrew Ferguson, sent a ludicrous letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook, threatening to bring the hammer of the federal government down on the tech giant because he doesn’t like its morning email newsletter. No, really — that’s what he did. He sent a three-page...

Scouting report: UCLA gymnastics vs. Michigan

No. 4 UCLA gymnastics will face No. 9 Michigan on Saturday in a top-ranked Big Ten matchup. Daily Bruin contributor Kate Bergfeld analyzes the Wolverine squad ahead of the clash.

In the video game News Tower, as in real life, running a newspaper isn’t easy

My newspaper had a bat problem, in that bats — of the baseball variety — were the preferred weapon of the mobsters intimidating my employees and smashing up my office. These are the kinds of problems you deal with in News Tower, a management-simulation game for PC and Mac from Dutch developer Sparrow Night that...

Editorial Cartoon: “Knights of the Kerckhoff Coffee House Table”

UCLA baseball roster promises diverse strengths ahead of season opener

A baseball team’s best hitter can only bat once every nine times. Collegiate starting pitchers often only take the mound once a week. Even elite defenders have limits to their range.

Gallery: From screen to stage: The Runarounds’ ‘The Minivan Tour’ hits the Fonda Theatre

Indie rock band The Runarounds delivered a concert fueled by nonstop cheering, singing and jumping at a sold-out Fonda Theatre on Jan. 23 as part of their “The Minivan Tour.” The band formed in 2020 when the members all auditioned to play band members in season three of “Outer Banks.” They later starred in their own TV series “The Runarounds,” which premiered September 2025.

Internships aren’t morally neutral

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

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Dornsife professors make the case for a tech-free classroom

Faculty members hope to increase engagement with course material and other students.

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Dornsife professors make the case for a tech-free classroom

Faculty members hope to increase engagement with course material and other students.

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Student Health uses AI to transcribe conversations, cut down on paperwork

Nabla’s AI listens during patient visits and generates notes, assessment plans and patient instructions for providers.

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Fear of tattoo regret is fear of a well-lived life

Outgrowing a tattoo doesn’t mean we failed, it means we lived.

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We have a baseball team too, you know

It’s not the championship farmer it used to be, but USC baseball is here nonetheless.

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The Best New Artist performances were mostly that bad

The Grammy Award category reflected an imbalanced range of experience among the nominees.

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Men’s basketball falters late, falls to Ohio State

The Trojans’ three-game win streak came to an end as they struggled in the second half.

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JD Cliffe is at the forefront of grindie with ‘NEW BRITANNICA’

Mixing grime and indie, the British rapper breaks the mold.

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We need to re-evaluate romance

Romantic films have shaped how we view yearning; should we let it?

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Bruin women’s basketball bests the Spartans, continues win streak with 86-63 win

This post was updated Feb. 11 at 8:41 p.m. The Big Ten boasts seven top-25 and four top-15 teams. The Bruins – who top the conference rankings – have defeated each of the other top-15 conference rivals within the past 10 days. “Everyone else in the Big Ten, besides the West Coast schools, only take one of these long trips,” said coach Cori Close.

Editorial Cartoon: “History in the Making”

VA keeps Jackie Robinson Stadium lease, terminates 3 other West LA agreements

UCLA’s Jackie Robinson Stadium can remain on the Department of Veterans Affairs’ West Los Angeles campus but three other institutions must go, the VA announced Monday.

Review: Don Broco blends genres at the Wiltern

In 2015, pop-rock was taking over mainstream rock radio with acts like Twenty One Pilots and Walk the Moon. Both of these acts were among a multitude of bands that...

Roster reset: Bruin baseball bulks up last year’s roster through transfer portal, freshman class

This post was updated Feb. 11 at 5:46 p.m. No. 1 UCLA baseball is just days away from its first pitch of the 2026 season following a 2025 campaign where the Bruins secured a share of the Big Ten title and a Men’s College World Series appearance.

UCLA women’s basketball to face Michigan State in 3rd top-15 match-up in 4 games

Dominance has been the narrative of the Bruins’ 2025-2026 campaign. Come to a game at Pauley Pavilion, and you are virtually guaranteed an 80-plus point showing and a UCLA victory by at least 20.

Going for gold: 5 paths to the national championship for UCLA gymnastics

This post was updated Feb. 11 at 1:56 p.m. After a runner-up finish at the 2025 national championship, No. 4 UCLA gymnastics is back – and has its sights set on taking home the gold.

Opinion: UCLA students, administration must stand up for human rights in Iran

Iran has been under a government-sanctioned internet outage since Jan. 8. Reporters, companies and – worst of all – an estimated 92 million citizens have had little to no internet access and connection to the outside world.

OPINION: ‘Return to Silent Hill:’ Everyone is lost, including the movie

“Return to Silent Hill” is based on the 2001 video game “Silent Hill 2,” which follows James Sunderland as he searches for his deceased wife, Mary. The movie was released...

CSUN baseball optimistic for upcoming season

The 2026 baseball season is set to open on Feb. 13 with a three-game series against the Seattle University Redhawks at Robert J. Heigart field. The Matadors ended the 2025...

How The New York Times uses a custom AI tool to track the “manosphere”

In July 2025, the Justice Department announced it would not make any additional files public from its investigation into child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. The backlash against the decision was swift — and came from some unexpected corners of the internet. A chorus of right-wing commentators and influencers openly criticized President Donald Trump and his...

Most Americans don’t pay for news and don’t think they need to

For a new report released Wednesday, the Pew Research Center surveyed 3,560 U.S. adults in December 2025 about their relationship to the news and how they perceive its value in everyday life. The study found “no consensus about the importance of following the news,” but there was one thing Americans seemed to agree on: they...

“El que es perico, donde quiera es verde”: la historia de Xithlaly Rodríguez, una joven que convirtió los desafíos en su mayor fortaleza

A sus 21 años, Xithlaly Rodríguez, estudiante mexicoamericana de primera generación, cursa de manera simultánea las licenciaturas en Criminología y Justicia y Psicología en la Universidad Estatal de California, Northridge...

Judge blocks California mask ban, upholds ID laws for federal immigration officers

A federal judge issued a temporary ruling Monday that blocked a California law banning federal immigration enforcement officers from wearing masks. The masking law, which was signed as part of a package of five laws restricting immigration agents in September, went into effect Jan.

LA City Controller rallies, encourages youth political involvement at UCLA event

The Los Angeles City Controller Kenneth Mejia encouraged young people to get involved in politics and use social media as a political tool at a Wednesday UCLA event.

Unions hold strike authorization vote, urge UC stand up to Trump administration

Three unions representing about 40,000 UC academic and research employees began an unfair labor practice strike authorization vote Thursday. The voting period for the three unions – United Auto Workers Local 4811, Research and Public Service Professionals-UAW and Student Services and Academic Professionals-UAW, who are currently in contract negotiations with the UC – is set to close Friday.

The meaning behind K-pop photocards

Have you ever seen someone walking across campus with a small picture of a K-pop idol dangling from their backpack or purse? The photo is usually about the size of...

Photo Essay: KOXY’s ‘Rock the Glen’ hosts student bands

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Eagle Rock Camera & Goods comes to the end of its roll

Eagle Rock Camera & Goods on Colorado Boulevard announced via Instagram that the camera store’s last day in business was Feb. 7. The post cited issues with the location as the reason for the closure. Employee Matt Welch said he got his job at the store after getting to know owners Jason Lee and Raymond Molinar as a […]

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Ethics Bowl team prepares for nationals

After competing in a regional Ethics Bowl tournament in December, the Occidental College team qualified for the national competition in St. Louis in March. There, students will represent the college in modeling ideal philosophical conversations, according to the team’s coach, Professor Erica Preston-Roedder. The team was prepared through Preston-Roedder’s fall course, Ethics Bowl: Contemporary Debates […]

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Local high school students participate in citywide protests

Eagle Rock High School (ERHS) was one of many LA Unified School District (LAUSD) schools that participated in a walkout Feb. 4 in response to the Trump administration’s immigration policies. JC Hizon is a senior at Eagle Rock High School who said she was a lead organizer for the ERHS walkout. “[This walkout] was actually my first […]

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Baseball and softball teams load up for redemption seasons

Occidental baseball kicked off their season last Friday with a 7–5 victory against Centenary College. Two-way player Griffen Rogers (sophomore) earned SCIAC Pitcher of the Week honors, throwing two scoreless innings and earning a save on the mound. Rogers also went 5–12 at the plate. The softball team is gearing up for their season opener […]

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Swim and dive floods the podium on senior day

The swim and dive team faced off against Cal Lutheran University for their senior day Jan. 21. A majority of the eight seniors competing posted season-best performances, with three seniors taking home first place in their respective events. Amanda George (senior) won the 1650 yard freestyle during the meet. George said the emotions of this […]

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

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

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Occidental alumna takes a spin on ‘The Price is Right,’ wins big

After a car accident last December, Occidental alumna Debbie Weiser ’08 said she did what any game show aficionado would do: shift gears and apply for “The Price Is Right.” With past gameshow experience through ABC’s revival of ‘80s hit game show, “Press Your Luck,” Weiser said she knows her way around soundstages, and they know a […]

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Opinion: How being a Barb became a lesson in loyalty and skepticism

As a Black woman who grew up with Nicki Minaj’s mixtapes on repeat, her brazen confidence felt like a playbook, a way to be seen, loud and unashamed in rooms that rarely made space for me. Minaj’s public persona wields influence over young Black and LGBTQ+ fans, whose identification with her transforms entertainment and celebrity spectacle into […]

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Campus Dining, Sus Fund confront declining eco-clamshell return rate

Sustainability Fund (Sus Fund) Student Body Officer Aiden Thatcher (sophomore) said sustainability is a core value at Occidental that is highlighted through its eco-clamshell program. An eco-clamshell is a reusable container that utilizes technology to keep people accountable for the containers, according to the company Occidental has partnered with, Topanga. “The whole goal [of the eco […]

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USG presidential candidates debate for upcoming election

Jad Kilani accused candidates of violating a number of election codes.

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

No. 2 UCLA women’s basketball (23-1, 13-0 Big Ten) will travel to East Lansing to face No. 13 Michigan State (20-4, 9-4) on Wednesday. UCLA stands to continue its 17-game win streak, with its only loss coming in November to No.

Five Things: UCLA women’s basketball vs. Michigan

No. 2 UCLA women’s basketball (23-1, 13-0 Big Ten) narrowly maintained its undefeated conference record, defeating then-No. 8 Michigan (20-4, 11-2) 69-66 on the road in Ann Arbor.

Daily Bruin Print Issue – Feb. 11, 2026

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

Despite injury, Sydney Barros finds her passion, cultural heritage in gymnastics

Elite athletes often face a lights-camera-action moment. But Sydney Barros has been no stranger to creating her spotlight, even when life has tried to dim it.

Ella Explains: UCLA gymnastics’ all-around power leaves it more poised than ever to win Nationals

The phrase “don’t put all of your eggs in one basket” was coined for a reason. And it’s a lesson UCLA gymnastics learned last season. When contending for a national championship, a team must stand out.

‘It felt like home’: Carissa Clay takes leap of faith with UCLA gymnastics

Carissa Clay knew she was destined to be a Bruin at just eight years old. Eight-year-old Clay arrived in Westwood with tears streaming down her face.

Classifieds – February 11, 2026

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‘It came at the right moment’: Rewinding to UCLA gymnastics’ 2018 championship win

Travel back in time. 2018 was defined by the wedding between Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Marvel’s box office hits and Beyoncé headlining Coachella.

Reaching for the Olympics, gymnast Tiana Sumanasekera draws on Sri Lankan heritage

A year and a half ago, 16-year-old Tiana Sumanasekera took to the stage for her final routine at the Olympic trials, ready to cap off a breakout 2024 season.

Jordan Chiles reflects on 4 seasons at her dream school, journey to success

Jordan Chiles has always been a standout. But in her fourth and final season with the Bruins, the nation’s No. 1 all-arounder is going for something greater.

Dissecting the modern sitcom; it unites us because it’s real

The most popular half-hour television shows today put a Gen Z twist on the hangout comedy.

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Time moves forward — never backward

Love and memory let us return to the moments we thought were gone, giving weight to what was once ordinary.

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LA needs cafes for lingering

Productivity culture hollows out the comfort third spaces were established to provide.

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Kim says USC is ready to ‘leap ahead’ amid labor, funding strain

In response, postdocs and activists argued that some issues remain unresolved.

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Next World Collective creates space for emerging musicians

The community marked its 15th show Sunday with sets from independent artists.

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Men’s tennis sweeps home doubleheader

No. 21 USC avoided an upset bid from the Rebels before dominating UC Irvine, 4-0.

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Alijah Arenas’ game-winner propels men’s basketball past Penn State

The freshman guard scored with 0.7 seconds left, closing out a grueling road victory.

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Ticketmaster is killing fangirl devotion

Harry Styles fans think that overpriced tickets disrupt the fangirling experience.

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Materials conservation scholar, engineering professor Ioanna Kakoulli dies at 57

Ioanna Kakoulli, a professor of materials science and engineering, died Jan. 1. She was 57. Kakoulli was the first female professor hired by UCLA’s materials science and engineering department, according to an obituary posted by UCLA Global Antiquity.

UCLA psychology student receives prestigious NIH undergraduate scholarship

Khoa-Nathan Ngo is looking to pursue research, serve his community and make a national impact. Ngo, a fourth-year psychology student, won one of 10 National Institutes of Health undergraduate scholarships offered nationwide in the 2025-26 cycle.

Green in the Blue and Gold: UCLA must follow through on sustainability plans with accountability, transparency

UCLA’s sustainability history demonstrates bold promises but backpedaling when deadlines arrive. The quiet abandonment of the 2016 Carbon Neutrality Plan, which claimed to achieve carbon neutrality by 2025, reveals UCLA’s lack of accountability and transparency surrounding policies on sustainability.

Restaurant Preview: International dining standouts to open new locations in LA this winter

This post was updated Feb. 10 at 8:40 p.m. The best way to deal with the winter cold? Stay inside and eat some good food. This winter season, Los Angeles will see many iconic restaurants open their doors, providing high-quality and diverse food to diners.

Film review: ‘The Strangers: Chapter 3’ sabotages suspense with excessive exposition

This post was updated Feb. 10 at 8:31 p.m. Warning: Spoilers ahead. “The Strangers: Chapter 3” arrives with the promise of finality but collapses under the weight of a franchise too eager to explain itself.

Album preview: Iconic artists warm up winter quarter with long-awaited releases

This post was updated Feb. 10 at 8:45 p.m. This is the season for fresh new releases. Wasting no time, this year is packed with anticipated music projects.

“Terribly frustrating”: After USPS changes, more newspapers aren’t reaching subscribers on time

Many publishers first noticed the complaints spike last summer. The subscriber whose weekly newspaper arrived five days late. The subscriber who received no issues for three weeks in a row, then three issues on the same day a month later. The subscriber not receiving newspapers at all. These are examples of the frustrations local publishers...

CRIME REPORT: Victim’s car broken into, items stolen

Below are the crime logs provided by the CSUN Department of Police Services for the week of Feb. 1 to Feb. 7.   Sunday, Feb. 1 These crime logs were...

Many people who live in “local news deserts” don’t feel deprived of local news, study finds

Back in 2019, Pew found that most Americans think local news is doing just fine. In Pew’s survey of 35,000 U.S. adults, 71% said they believe “their local news outlets are doing very or somewhat well financially.” The industry’s attempts to educate consumers “[seem] to largely have gone unheard,” Amy Mitchell, then Pew’s director of...

New York Magazine revives classified ads with a modern twist

My favorite black hole on the internet is Facebook Marketplace. As a lover of Stuff, I browse almost daily to see the things people in the greater Boston area want to part with. I love to look at the photos, analyze how they’re taken, zoom in on interesting tidbits in the background, all to send...

Five days’ notice, 30 years of trust

Five days’ notice was all the Warped Tour community needed to show up and show out to the “EZ-Sip Downtown Long Beach Block Party” on Feb.1. The Vans Warped Tour...

WCHC hockey playoffs at the Cube aim to boost the sport’s popularity

The Cube hosted the West Coast Hockey Conference Playoffs, part of the…

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We don’t want AI ads

Consumers should continue criticizing companies’ use of artificial intelligence in advertising to support human artists.

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Men’s swim and dive suppresses the Rebels

In its last dual meet of the season, USC beat UNLV in front of a home crowd.

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Alum Katherine Spies trains as NASA astronaut candidate

Viterbi School of Engineering faculty discussed Spies’ path from USC to the space agency

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Getting into old music is a must for any music enthusiast

A year with Joni Mitchell, Carole King and others has developed my music taste immensely.

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Track and field puts on a show in New Mexico

Two athletes recorded top-five times in the world this season.

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Price School of Public Policy pauses nonprofit leadership master’s program for Fall 2026

Students raise concerns about transparency and engagement in the decision-making process

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You don’t have to have a passion

Life is too short to pigeonhole your pleasure.

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Dexter & The Moonrocks bring western space grunge from Texas to LA

Exciting up-and-comers Girl Tones set the tone for a night of rock, opening for the band at the Troubadour on Saturday.

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UCLA track and field breeds continued success at New Mexico Collegiate Classic

This post was updated Feb. 11 at 12:12 a.m. Time is rarely an ally in life. Moments pass – whether they are seized or not – and opportunities are often defined by how quickly they are met.

UCLA men’s tennis determined to secure more victories after besting Pepperdine

This post was updated Feb. 11 at 12:06 a.m. No. 111 Rudy Quan walked to the net after posting a match-clinching forehand shot. The sophomore turned to thank the umpire in a routine conclusion to his 33rd collegiate dual-match singles performance.

USAC recap – Feb. 3

The Undergraduate Students Association Council passed a resolution calling upon UCLA administrators to review faculty with connections to Jeffrey Epstein at its Feb. 3 meeting. USAC is the official student government representing the undergraduate student body at UCLA.

UCLA softball achieves mercy-rule victories across opening weekend tournaments

This post was updated Feb. 10 at 11:42 p.m. The Bruins played just 25 innings across five games on opening weekend, mercy-ruling their opponents in each contest.

Editorial Cartoon: “The All-American ICE Supporter”

ICE activity is pushing readers to nonprofit news sites that cover immigrant communities

In our recent rankings of web traffic at the top local newspapers and public media outlets, there’s been a consistent trend: Wherever ICE unleashes its controversial deportation tactics, the audience’s attention follows. Operation Midway Blitz sent readers to Chicago’s WBEZ, Operation Charlotte’s Web did the same for Charlotte’s WFAE, and the chaos in Minneapolis led...

Persian Perspectives Today: Beverly Hills Mayor Sharona Nazarian

Listen Podcast editor Megan Vahdat sit down with Beverly Hills Mayor Sharona Nazarian to discuss her journey to public office and the challenges facing the city today.

Last year, Illinois started giving local news outlets tax credits to support journalism jobs. A new report looks at how it’s going

During a devastating week of news about news, you could easily have missed a new policy paper from the nonprofit Rebuild Local News. The report, released last Thursday, is a substantive, measured look at early stats and lessons learned from the first year of Illinois’ Local Journalism Sustainability Tax Incentive Program, which created the country’s...

USC will offer an Early Decision option for Fall 2027 applicants

Students applying Early Decision will not be permitted to apply Early Decision to other institutions and must submit their applications by Nov. 1, 2026.

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Opinion: Valentine’s Day is about loving people, not loving purchases

Dump consumerism this Valentine’s Day. After a storm of winter celebrations, store shelves fill with red-and-pink hearts, chocolate boxes and greeting cards. The approach of Valentine’s Day is visible for all Bruins and, in many cases, for their wallets too.

What’s wrong with ‘all bops go to CSUN’

In 2025, prior to the Fall semester, a hashtag spread across CSUN’s campus that said “#allbopsgotocsun.” The trend quickly picked up speed, accumulating hundreds of videos with thousands of views....

OPINION: ‘The Wheel of Time’ deserves a second chance

“The Wheel of Time” (WoT) is an epic fantasy series by Robert Jordan, later completed by Brandon Sanderson after Jordan’s passing. Four years ago, “The WoT” aired on Prime Video...

Daily Bruin Print Issue – Feb. 9, 2026

The Daily Bruin publishes print issues every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. With most campus operations curtailed this week, please view the day’s print issue here. 

Classifieds – February 9, 2026

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UCLA men’s volleyball defeats Long Beach State in reverse sweep match

The first two sets seemed to be a déjà vu of the 2025 NCAA championship final all over again. Despite the reigning national champions being poised to add another notch to their belt, the Bruins refused to let history repeat itself.

Selfies train us to perform perfection

The selfie has conditioned Generation Z to run away from their authentic selves.

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Women’s basketball breezes through Illinois road trip

The Trojans have won four straight to break out of a midseason slump.

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An evening with Issa Rae explores her creator ‘superpower’

The creator was presented the Charlotta Bass Media Trailblazer Award last week.

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Men’s volleyball blocks UC Santa Barbara from victory

The Trojans kept their winning streak alive in a three-set match.

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‘I’m Scared’ materializes immaterial anxieties of digital age

Angela Anh Nguyen looked at humans’ reliance on tech in her MFA thesis project.

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Second annual Language and Career Week kicks off

This year’s events spotlighted students’ experiences and peer-to-peer conversations.

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Don’t forget your hobbies after graduation

There are multiple steps you can take to stay in touch with your hobbies after graduation.

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QuASA’s Drag Show delivers gags, glam, gratitude

The 16th annual Drag Show blended spectacle, satire and shared joy Saturday night.

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Second-half surge lifts UCLA women’s water polo past UC Irvine, secures 15-10 win

This post was updated Feb. 9 at 1:50 p.m. A trap game is an overlooked match against a lesser opponent, often with a bigger match looming on the horizon.

UCLA women’s golf secures first-place finish at Therese Hession Regional Challenge

Very few teams can go nearly a year without a win. But in golf, when tournament fields often include eight or more programs and top-ranked teams dominate week after week, first-place finishes can be hard to come by.

Professors discuss implications of US withdrawing from World Health Organization

The United States officially withdrew from the World Health Organization on Jan. 22, marking the end of its 78-year membership. The United Nations agency – established in 1948 – encourages international collaboration to achieve the “highest attainable standard of health,” according to the WHO constitution.

Bruin Masters Swim Club members see self-growth through UCLA Recreation program

Waking up at the crack of dawn is routine for a group of swimmers at UCLA’s Sunset Canyon Recreation Center. About 20 members of the Bruin Masters Swim Club – a UCLA Recreation program for adult faculty, staff and students – start their days with swim sets at 5:45 a.m every Monday through Friday.

The Shakespeare Company highlights misogyny through ‘The Pliant Girls’

The Shakespeare Company at UCLA extended beyond its previous productions with their fall production, “The Pliant Girls.” On Nov. 21, the Shakespeare Company opened its theater doors for the first public showing of the 2025-26 school year.

Way Home Coffee offers quiet alternative to caffeine-saturated Westwood cafe scene

Way Home Coffee enters Westwood’s competitive coffee scene with a clear sense of restraint. Rather than positioning itself as a bustling student hub, the cafe – which opened Dec.

Daily Bruin Reacts: New sound for the Grammys show breaking boundaries is valued

The Grammy Awards see familiar faces and new paths alike. Grammy winners returned to the Recording Academy and took over new categories. The 68th Annual Grammy Awards recognized deserving projects, surprising many viewers and breaking patterns when it came to its winners.

Op-ed: Frontline workers demand the UC live up to its mission through fair wages

We did not make this decision lightly. 40,000 patient care technicians, food service workers, custodians, hospital support teams, maintenance crews and other essential workers at the University of California went on strike late last year.

UCLA must address Tramo-Epstein connection with accountability, transparency

This post was updated Feb. 8 at 5:05 p.m. The Epstein files have made their way to UCLA. Correspondence released by the Justice Department revealed Mark Tramo – a UCLA associate adjunct professor of neurology – sent personal and professional exchanges to Jeffrey Epstein up until 2019, when Epstein was indicted for child sex trafficking.

UCLA women’s basketball narrowly beats Michigan in 69-66 nail-biter

This post was updated Feb. 9 at 12:22 a.m. Bubblegum, bubblegum, in a dish. Five seconds, four, three, two – shoot.

Miss.

Wolverine guard Syla Swords ran to the perimeter in the bright, magenta shoes every player was wearing as part of Michigan’s Pink Game on Sunday.

Sienna Betts continues rise, meeting expectations ahead of Michigan matchup

The favorite, the underdog, the anti-hero and the villain. Expectations and perception shape archetypes. But what happens when the hype is so high that the best-case scenario is simply meeting expectations?

Journalism lost its culture of sharing. Here’s how we rebuild it

If you’ve worked in a technical role in news for long enough, you likely remember when the “show your work” spirit was everywhere. Newsroom nerds shared code on GitHub, swapped tips on social media and unfurled long blogs guiding others on how to get things done. You might also have a vague sense that — like reaction...

Statistics and data science symposium hosts early-career scientists

Researchers celebrated the role of numerical data in scientific research at a Jan. 26 event at the Meyer and Renee Luskin Conference Center. The Lange Symposium on Computational Statics and Biomedical Data Science – hosted by the UCLA Department of Computational Medicine and Human Genetics – invited six speakers from across the country to discuss their research.

Luskin School holds panel on civil and immigrant rights, prosecuting ICE agents

This post was updated Feb. 8 at 10:01 p.m. California Attorney General Rob Bonta said California will prosecute federal immigration enforcement officers who violate residents’ constitutional rights at a Thursday UCLA event.

UCLA men’s basketball narrowly defeats Washington for 2nd time this season

This post was updated Feb. 8 at 11:57 p.m. They will give you a foul for crying foul about a foul. They will even give you a foul for crying foul about a not-foul.

Center for Accessible Education launches myCAE, streamlines student experience

This post was updated Feb. 8 at 10:12 p.m. The Center for Accessible Education’s new student portal makes requesting accommodations more convenient, despite an initial learning curve, students said.

Scouting report: UCLA women’s basketball vs. Michigan

No. 2 UCLA women’s basketball (22-1, 12-0 Big Ten) will face No. 8 Michigan (20-3, 11-1) in a showdown between the conference’s top-two teams Sunday. UCLA is on a 16-game win streak – the team has not lost since its Nov.

Scouting report: UCLA men’s basketball vs. Washington

UCLA men’s basketball (16-7, 8-4 Big Ten) will face a former Pac-12 foe for the second time this season when it battles Washington (12-11, 4-8) Saturday evening at Pauley Pavilion.

Jordan Chiles’ 4th perfect 10 in a row helps UCLA gymnastics to win over Minnesota

This post was updated Feb. 8 at 11:30 p.m. Not many gymnasts achieve perfection. Especially two weeks in a row – and with two different routines. But senior Jordan Chiles performed her Prince-themed floor routine for the first time since December on Saturday and was deemed perfect once again. “There’s a sold out crowd that literally were giving her a standing ovation,” said coach Janelle McDonald.

Editorial Cartoon: “The End of the CliffNotes”

UCLA men’s basketball gears up to face Washington for 2nd time this season

Familiar foes are few and far between in the current landscape of college athletics. But not only will the Bruins face a former Pac-12 rival Saturday, they will face them for the second time this season.

UCLA softball clears UC Santa Barbara, Northern Colorado with 28-2 combined score

Pure domination defined the Bruins’ start to the 2026 campaign. After a lead off home run from sophomore left fielder Rylee Slimp to start the day, No.

CSUN women’s water polo makes a splash in home opener

The women’s water polo team welcomed Austin College and Concordia to their home opener, defeating both teams under the Friday night lights at the Matador Pool. Match One: The first...

Welcome Black fosters connections for Black students on campus

The CSUN Black House and University Student Union ushered in Black History Month with the Welcome Black event, a resource fair for the Black community on campus. The Welcome Black...

Former UCLA walk-on Carson Schwesinger named 2025 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year

The story continues. Former Bruin walk-on and Cleveland Browns linebacker Carson Schwesinger won the 2025 AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year on Thursday night at the NFL Honors in San Francisco.

UCLA women’s water polo to face UC Irvine following Triton Invitational win

This post was updated Feb. 8 at 3:20 p.m. The hierarchy within this matchup has never changed through more than two decades of competition. No. 2 UCLA women’s water polo (6-0) will face off against No.

UCLA gymnastics prepares for matchup against No. 17 Minnesota

This post was updated Feb. 8 at 12:12 a.m. Breaking 198.000 is rare in NCAA gymnastics. It’s even rarer for a team to do it in the first month of the season.

UCLA gymnastics reveal improvements in floor with matched highs, season records

There is no party like a UCLA floor party. And the Bruins have slowly turned up the music at the best show in Los Angeles. Excluding its meet against Nebraska on Jan.

Opinion: UCLA must maintain vaccine requirements amid updates in childhood vaccine schedule

This post was updated Feb. 6 at 7:13 p.m. The United States Department of Health and Human Services has changed the childhood vaccine schedule. That does not mean that you should change yours.

Former Kansas associate head coach Matt Werle to lead UCLA women’s volleyball

Former Kansas associate head coach and offensive coordinator Matt Werle will serve as the fifth head coach of UCLA women’s volleyball, UCLA Athletics announced Friday. “I would like to thank Director of Athletics Martin Jarmond, Senior Associate Athletics Director Dr.

Gallery: Exploring The Original Farmers Market’s shops over winter break

Shuffling footsteps echo across stalls of vendors as the aroma of baked goods fills the air. The Original Farmers Market offers a variety of options, from traditional bakeries to pickle shops, for customers.

USC CFO ‘really optimistic’ after Fiscal Year ‘25 report releases

The financial statements included the first year of Big Ten revenue and start of cutbacks.

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UCLA researchers look into cannabis health effects with California state grant

The California Department of Cannabis Control gave UCLA four grants in January totaling $7.3 million for cannabis research. These grants will fund four research studies that will allow UCLA to develop the science and evidence to help guide public policy related to cannabis availability, safety and accessibility, said Ziva Cooper, a professor-in-residence of psychiatry and behavioral sciences.

AS Senator Eddie Umana takes a stand against ICE

As protesters in the streets demand the defunding of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency, immigrant students are in their classrooms pushing to receive an education so...

Daily Bruin Print Issue – Feb. 6, 2026

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

Classifieds – February 6, 2026

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UCLA track and field readies itself for New Mexico Collegiate Classic

Programs that once sat at the top of their sports rarely disappear all at once. Instead, success fades gradually, leaving behind expectations shaped by banners and names.

Scouting report: UCLA gymnastics vs. Minnesota

The Bruins are coming off a season-high 198.150 showing against the Huskies on Jan. 30, where they also picked up the nation’s highest floor score of 49.700.

The University didn’t just choose a president, it chose a legal strategy

USC appointing Beong-Soo Kim as president is a sign of an era of risk management.

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‘The Muppet Show’ is as Muppetational as ever

They’re doing a reboot; they’re back by popular demand.

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Sam Darnold headlines Trojan alumni in Super Bowl LX

Four former USC players, including Darnold, will play in the championship game.

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Gould students oppose ICE recruitment at school job fair

An open letter to the school has been signed by 26 student organizations.

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When our classmates become the next DHS attorneys

The Gould School of Law inviting Homeland Security to its job fair mirrors its values.

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A Super Bowl introduction, for dummies

We don’t know who’s going to win, why they’re winning or what most of this means — but we have thoughts.

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Men’s volleyball narrowly escapes killer Matador offense

Four Trojans scored double-digit kills during the five-set nailbiter.

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I’m a rom-com apologist

The genre’s flaws don’t demerit its artistic or entertainment value.

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‘MAJOR’ highlights the beauty of the Black femme community

Ogemdi Ude’s performance blended vocal recitals and Black majorette movement.

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Students, faculty react positively to Kim’s election

Student government leaders expressed excitement for the 13th president’s selection.

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Second take: NHL still has a long way to go on inclusivity amid success of ‘Heated Rivalry’

This post was updated Feb. 6 at 12:09 a.m. “Heated Rivalry” and Taylor Swift have more in common than you might think. The Crave original series, which aired on HBO Max in the United States, has become mainstream internet culture’s latest obsession.

Academic Senate report finds UCLA generates $400 million annual budget deficit

UCLA is generating a nearly \(400 million annual structural budget deficit, according to a Jan. 29 Academic Senate preliminary report. The report – created by the Academic Senate’s Council on Planning and Budget – said data provided by UCLA administrators showed that the university is projected to run a combined \)829.7 million deficit across the 2025 and 2026 fiscal years if it has not taken and does not take any corrective action.

Tuition increases raise accessibility concerns in higher education

As tuition rates across the UC increase, students and educators have raised concerns about the accessibility of pursuing higher education. [Related: UC Regents amend, renew progressive tuition increases for new students] The UC Board of Regents increased tuition for UCLA’s Master of Fine Arts in design media arts and Master of Music programs Jan.

UCLA men’s tennis to face Pepperdine in its second-ranked matchup

Early struggles once put UCLA’s season in doubt. After opening the 2024-25 campaign with a 2-6 record, coach Billy Martin’s squad appeared far from tournament contention.

Crimewatch: January 2026

UCPD recorded 669 unique entries in its Jan. 1 to Jan. 31 daily crime log. The department received 148 crime reports from Jan. 1 to Jan.

Flavors of Westwood: ‘Slop bowls’ reflect college students’ desire for customizable, fast-paced food

This post was updated Feb. 6 at 1:26 a.m. Come lunchtime, Westwood’s fast-casual bowl spots buzz with Bruins, reflecting the traction of what have been dubbed “slop bowls.” The phenomenon of “slop bowls” is ubiquitous in the dining atmosphere, with restaurants like Gogobop, Falafel Inc and CAVA all around Westwood.

Car crashes into 99 Ranch Market, killing at least 3 people, injuring at least 6

This post was updated Feb. 5 at 11:36 p.m. A car crashed into the 99 Ranch Market on Westwood Boulevard on Thursday, killing three people and injuring at least six. Two blocks of Westwood Boulevard – from Wilkins Avenue to Wellworth Avenue – were completely blocked off as of 1:50 p.m., along with the intersecting block of Rochester Avenue.

OPINION: Iran’s Internet Blackouts have dire and underreported consequences for CSUN students

As an Iranian American student at CSUN, I’ve seen how quickly an internet shutdown stops being a “technology issue” and becomes a human one. When communication is cut off, families...

REVIEW: Raimi revamps the ‘Final Girl’ trope

An original concept in the horror genre, with a message that champions women, created by a male dominated crew. No, this is not a bar joke: it’s “Send Help.” In...

OPINION: Take time before you sign

In my experience, it’s not uncommon to hear students at CSUN complain about petitioners who are posted on walkways and corners. Many see them as a persistent annoyance, and whether...

‘Play for our seniors’: UCLA softball steps into 2026 with championship hopes

This post was updated Feb. 6 at 12:07 a.m. UCLA softball is back at square one after losing in extra innings to Tennessee at last year’s Women’s College World Series.

Flavors of Westwood: Exploring the most delicious matcha spots near UCLA

This post was updated Feb. 6 at 12:28 a.m. The perfect sip is just around the corner. With its rise in popularity in recent years, matcha has solidified itself as one of cafe lovers’ go-to drinks.

A new bill in New York would require disclaimers on AI-generated news content

A new bill in the New York state legislature would require news organizations to label AI-generated material and mandate that humans review any such content before publication. On Monday, Senator Patricia Fahy (D-Albany) and Assemblymember Nily Rozic (D-NYC) introduced the bill, called The New York Fundamental Artificial Intelligence Requirements in News Act — The NY...

Scouting report: UCLA men’s volleyball vs. Long Beach State

No. 1 UCLA men’s volleyball (8-0, 2-0 MPSF) will face No. 2 Long Beach State (8-0) in front of a sold-out crowd at Walter Pyramid in Long Beach, California.

Editorial Cartoon: “Midterms on Elm Street”

This post was updated Feb. 5 at 7:20 p.m.

UCLA gymnastics victory over Washington

UCLA gymnastics competed Friday night at Pauley Pavilion, posting a season-high score of 198.150 to defeat Washington. The Bruins delivered strong performances across all four events, highlighted by a perfect 10 from Jordan Chiles on floor.

‘Hyped up’: UCLA men’s volleyball seeks revenge in Long Beach State rematch

Life doesn’t give second chances. But the Bruins will get a shot at redemption. In a rematch of the 2025 NCAA championship, No. 1 UCLA men’s volleyball (8-0, 2-0 MPSF) will face off against No.

37+ things The Washington Post did wrong and 22+ things they could do to fix it

The internet is positively buzzing with people offering The Washington Post free advice following its massive layoffs on Wednesday. I compiled a bunch of this advice from Twitter and Bluesky, and present it here in no particular order. I had to draw a line somewhere so this post is limited to stuff people posted either...

As the nation’s eyes turn to Minneapolis, they’re also turning to Minnesota Public Radio

Minnesota has been the center of the news universe the past few weeks, with ICE’s controversial deportation raids and the killings of Renée Good and Alex Pretti. But the attention of online audiences was already focused there. Minnesota Public Radio finished the fourth quarter of 2025 as the No. 1 local public radio outlet in...

Santa Clarita Lady Flyers teams honored in emotional homecoming

Celebration and mourning. These were the two emotions that filled the Cube…

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Just maybe, men in feminist activism should focus on men more

Male feminists could actually do something more meaningful (if they want to).

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Top USC basketball recruits tabbed for McDonald’s All-American Game

Saniyah Hall and the Ratliff twins will be representing the Trojans in the premier high-school showcase.

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Greer delivers a unique, tastefully chaotic listening experience

This indie rock band will leave you with a “Big Smile.”

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Beong-Soo Kim ‘delighted’ at being USC’s next president

Kim served as USC’s interim president for the past seven months.

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The 2016 trend is a rite of passage to ‘unc status’

The revival of 2016 is a collective reminiscence of a youth that lingers with Gen Z.

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Alijah Arenas finds rhythm in 81-75 win over Indiana

The freshman guard scored 29 points to help USC fend off a late Hoosier rally.

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Football’s top recruiting assistant leaves for NFL

Eric Henderson will reportedly take over as the Washington Commanders’ defensive line coach.

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Looking for an on-campus job? Here’s what to know

The Daily Trojan spoke to Career Center workers about the process of on-campus hiring at USC.

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Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie: The Review

The film’s creative premise and absurd humor make it worth a watch.

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Golf squads see mixed results to open spring season

USC’s women are ranked No. 2 in the country, while the men rank No. 26.

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Pro Bruin Rundown: UCLA grads find footing in basketball, achieve accolades in football

From suiting up for the Super Bowl to clinching NBA All-Star selections to being on the precipice of NFL awards, former Bruins have made waves across the sports world.

UCLA women’s basketball defeats Rutgers in 40-point victory

This post was updated Feb. 5 at 11:54 p.m. With time counting down on the shot clock in the opening possession, senior guard Kiki Rice launched a step-back 3-pointer that flew out-of-bounds. Rutgers forward Faith Blackstone responded less than 10 seconds later with a banked 3 – giving the Scarlet Knights a 3-0 lead.

Compas at UCLA provides resources, supports California farm workers amid ICE raids

This post was updated Feb. 5 at 10:20 p.m. Odalis Rojas grew up in an agricultural community in Ventura County, where she saw her farm worker father, uncles and cousins face various health care barriers.

Chesney looks to solidify depth chart following roster reset, transfer additions

This post was updated Feb. 6 at 12:05 a.m. Bob Chesney stipulated the four pillars he intended to build his program on in Westwood. Competence, connection, character and chemistry.

UCLA men’s golf aims to replicate previous success in Amer Ari Intercollegiate

Back to back to back. UCLA men’s golf could break a school record for the third straight year at the Amer Ari Intercollegiate tournament held Thursday to Saturday.

Opinion: UCLA fails to provide accessibility with lack of maintenance, communication

UCLA Parking Structure 2’s elevator has been out of service for at least two months, wrapped in a yellow barrier and marked by a small “Out of Service” sign.

Flavors of Westwood: Westwood fast food fuels UCLA friendships

For UCLA students juggling packed schedules, dwindling meal swipes and an ever-present craving for something quick, fast food has wiggled its way into everyday life. While UCLA boasts dining halls ranked first in the nation, Bruins still find themselves drawn to the glowing signs of In-N-Out Burger, Chick-fil-A and Chipotle Mexican Grill – not just for a meal but for the moments that happen around it.

Grammys 2026 Q&A: Grammy-nominated musicians, songwriters discuss projects, collaboration processes

For most recording artists, the Grammys are the pinnacle of achievement in music. Naturally, the 68th Annual Grammy Awards celebrated a wide variety of songs and albums from popular genres such as country and dance to more niche fields recognizing classical and new age music.

‘They’re dancing on dead bodies:’ Iran’s internet blackout nears 4 weeks

Mahyar Ashk, a CSUN student raised in Iran and president of the Iranian Student Association (ISA), typically calls his grandparents in Iran every night, as well as checks in with...

“Something I will be most proud of when I’m 90”: How Jeff Bezos used to talk about The Washington Post, and what’s changed

On February 7, 2019, Jeff Bezos took to Medium to write about The National Enquirer’s publication of his text messages. In a paragraph about halfway through the post, Bezos paused to reflect on his ownership of The Washington Post, which he had acquired in 2013. “My stewardship of The Post and my support of its...

Beong-Soo Kim to be USC’s next president

As interim president, Kim launched the USC Open Dialogue Project and oversaw USC layoffs and budget reductions.

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OPINION: Being offline is now performative

The concept of being offline has flooded social media. You can’t get away from someone telling you how logging off will cure your doom-scrolling. The idea of being offline within...

REVIEW: Zach Bryan’s new album ‘Heaven On Top’ debuts on top!

Zach Bryan’s “Heaven On Top” pushes the limits of the country singer’s new poetic sound, with the studio version of the album debuting at No.1 on the Billboard 200 chart...

La protesta contra las redadas migratorias transforma a CSUN en un espacio de resistencia y denuncia

El murmullo habitual del mediodía en la Universidad Estatal de California Northridge (CSUN), fue reemplazado por consignas, pancartas y pasos firmes. Este martes 3 de febrero, una ola de estudiantes...

ChatGPT is asked about local news 1 million times per week, OpenAI says

ChatGPT is fielding 1 million prompts about local news every week, OpenAI said in a blog post that also announced the AI company wants to take “a different path” on local news than other tech companies. When a historic winter storm dumped at least a foot of snow in 19 different states last month, local news...

Editorial Cartoon: “Overload”

‘Scattered to the wind’: Life after the Eaton Fire, one year later

The Eaton and Palisades Fires destroyed the homes and businesses of roughly 40 current and former Occidental professors, staff members and students, according to “Life After Fire,” an article in the Occidental Magazine. In the aftermath of the January 2025 fires, The Occidental interviewed seven Occidental community members who were affected by the Eaton Fire. Here are […]

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Professor James Ford’s Capoeira group embraces a laid-back ‘vadiando’ mentality

Associate Professor of English and Black Studies and current Mary Jane Hewitt chair for Black Studies, James Ford, brought Capoeira to Occidental’s Academic Quad years ago for an informal Sunday tradition. Now, this part martial art, part dance and part ritual takes place every Sunday at 12:30 p.m. According to Ford, for every one African […]

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Occidental College Chorus amplifies students voices through song

The Occidental College Chorus, directed by Resident Professor of Music Desiree La Vertu, meets every Tuesday to rehearse for their end of semester performance at Herrick Chapel, which will take place April 26. According to Giselle Reyes (sophomore), despite the 7:15 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. class time, they look forward to College Chorus all week. “[College […]

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Bringing the ‘Outside In’ to a new brave space for art and theatre

The Outside In Theatre has finished building its new space, where, according to their website, they hope to create an evolving force in equitable and transformative storytelling. Outside In Theatre began working out of a one-room art box next door to the two-year construction of their current site. According to their mission statement, Outside In Theatre creates […]

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Oxy students join LA protests against ICE activity

Occidental College students joined demonstrators in Northeast LA (NELA) Jan. 18 to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in Highland Park, according to students and organizers who attended the protest. The protest, known as “ICE Out of Highland Park,” took place at the intersection of Figueroa Street and York Boulevard and was organized by […]

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Occidental’s Folk & Historical Dance Troupe connects dance and historical reflection

Occidental’s Folk & Historical Dance Troupe provides a space where students learn about ancient dance traditions from various countries and continents, such as Eastern Europe and North America, and learn to perform the dances themselves, further developing their understanding of the subject matter. This 1-credit course is taught by Associate Professor Emeritus of Mathematics and Cognitive Science […]

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‘The calm in the storm’: Yasukochi’s 1000th career point energizes women’s basketball

The Occidental women’s basketball team added another career 1000 point scorer to their program Jan. 17. Paige Yasukochi is the first player to accomplish this since 2024, when Toni Thompson ’24 surpassed the 1000 point mark. After starting 79 out of 89 games since her freshman year, Yasukochi scored her 1000th career point in a 63-68 loss to Cal […]

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Head coach Lydia Mitchell offers ‘fresh start’ for women’s soccer team

Lydia Mitchell became the Occidental women’s soccer team’s fifth head coach Jan. 20. Mitchell had formerly been an assistant coach for the Oberlin College women’s soccer team. She succeeds Colm McFeely, who had been the women’s soccer head coach for 32 years before his retirement. Mitchell said she was drawn to Occidental because of her love of […]

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Jumping into spring: Violet Schultz and Nasir Luna make a splash

Violet Schultz Diver Violet Schultz* (senior) won both the one and three meter boards at the swim and dive meet against Chapman, tallying 223.9 off the springboard and 241.85 Jan. 17. Schultz said the team’s energy was high at Chapman, coming off of two back-to-back meets last weekend. “It’s nice having such a large swim team […]

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Men’s basketball reaches new heights in 2026

With January play finished, the Occidental men’s basketball team holds a 15-4 record. Two back-to-back overtime wins at the start of the semester have solidified the Tigers’ place at the upper end of the SCIAC division rankings. Captain Nicky Clotfelter (senior) said he feels hopeful about the rest of the season. “We’re in a phenomenal spot […]

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Daily Bruin Print Issue – Feb. 4, 2026

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Classifieds – February 4, 2026

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Black Price alumni reflect on their careers

The panel observed Black History Month and offered career advice to students.

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Black Women of Kaufman opens up community for dancers

The new organization will be focused on community and inclusivity in dancing.

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Men’s tennis breaks even in NorCal

The Trojans defeated No. 23 UC Berkeley in a 4-3 thriller, but lost to No. 3 Stanford.

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USC Asian Pacific Film Fest raises student filmmaker voices

The festival brought together filmmakers, industry professionals and audiences.

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Women’s basketball cruises to rout of Rutgers

USC allowed just 39 points, its fewest in a conference matchup so far this season.

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USC sacrifices women’s health

Keck School of Medicine has placed women’s health on the bottom-line in priorities.

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Women’s tennis upsets Stanford, falls to Cal in weekend road trip

USC started the weekend strong but met its match in a loss to the Golden Bears.

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Everybody wants a village, nobody wants to be a villager

Commitment is what we owe to one another for the sake of fostering community.

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Himalayan House leaves guests craving more

The restaurant serves a wide variety of Indian and Nepalese food, providing the perfect Himalayan bite.

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Zoe Alameda has her scrolling finger on the pulse

The alum explores tension between lived experience and online culture in her art.

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Waymo misses the point of having a human connection

Students should consider services with human drivers to support the community.

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Immigration policy at USC will remain the same, USG says

Due to the upcoming debate for USG president, the Feb. 10 meeting was canceled.

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John Wooden Center introduces fresh equipment, expanded space

The John Wooden Center expanded weightlifting zones and installed new equipment over winter break. The on-campus gym added about 100 new strength-training units – including plate-loaded and free-motion cable machines – in its renovations, said Daniel Jauregui, the gym’s manager.

LA County Sheriffs yet to ban license plate data sharing with federal agencies

Los Angeles County Sheriffs have not banned sharing license plate data with immigration enforcement agencies, despite a 2016 law prohibiting state police from sharing these images with the federal government.

UCLA professor discussed students, class with Jeffrey Epstein, DOJ documents show

This post was updated Feb. 4 at 12:21 a.m. Editor’s Note: This article contains references to sex offenses, including against minors, which some readers may find disturbing.

Men’s basketball rebounds with 98-66 win against Rutgers, Booker hits career high

This post was updated Feb. 3 at 11:23 p.m. A formidable interior presence is imperative in the Big Ten. And UCLA has lacked a solution at center since former Bruin Aday Mara transferred to Michigan ahead of the 2025-26 campaign.

USAC’s financial transparency website initiative remains delayed past expectations

The Undergraduate Students Association Council’s Financial Supports Commission anticipated releasing a finalized financial transparency website detailing the council’s funding allocations by June 2025. Months after the original deadline, the website still showed data from USAC’s 2024-25 academic year budget.

Film Breakdown: UCLA football fortifies its defensive line through transfer portal

This post was updated Feb. 3 at 9:50 p.m. Football games are won and lost at the line of scrimmage. Representing the first point of contact, having a plethora of capable linemen is imperative for building a winning program.

Roster reset: UCLA softball brings new pitchers, utility players into 2026 season

This post was updated Feb. 3 at 9:56 p.m. No. 10 UCLA softball begins its 2026 season Friday, and an offseason filled with transfers, graduating players and freshmen recruits helped the squad take on a new look.

CSUN students rally for ‘ICE out of 818’

Hundreds of people gathered at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) for “ICE out of 818” to protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Tuesday. It was organized by a...

Gallery: Men’s club ice hockey plays final home game of its 100th season

Pucks soar through the air, clattering against glass as skates slice through ice. UCLA men’s club ice hockey, an offshoot of one of the earliest sports in campus history, faced off against California State University, Northridge for its final home game of the season Friday night.

CRIME REPORT: Victim assaulted in Sierra Quad

Below are the crime logs provided by the CSUN Department of Police Services for the week of Jan. 25 to Jan. 31.   Sunday, Jan. 25 At 12:58 a.m., an...

Men’s basketball looks to bounce back in matchup against struggling Rutgers

A gut punch often serves as a wake-up call. UCLA men’s basketball (15-7, 7-4 Big Ten) was on the brink of capturing its eighth conference victory against Indiana on Saturday, a game that coach Mick Cronin’s squad ostensibly sealed after sophomore guard Trent Perry drained a 3-pointer to tie the contest with less than two seconds remaining in regulation and then netted another to mount a three-point lead with less than two minutes remaining in double overtime.

Grammys 2026 Q&A: Award winners discuss creative inspiration, impact of academy recognition

This post was updated Feb. 3 at 8:01 p.m. Music’s biggest night is an all-day event. The 68th Annual Grammy Awards highlighted a year of musical projects across 95 categories this Sunday.

Journalism coops seem utopian. What’s it like working in one?

Defector almost didn’t exist. When 19 former Deadspin staffers — who’d resigned in November 2019 after parent company G/O Media told them to “stick to sports” — decided to launch a new website, “we looked at more traditional forms of funding,” Jasper Wang, 38, vice president of revenue and operations, told me. “We talked to...

Flavors of Westwood: Bella Pita serves healthy Mediterranean food founded on family, nostalgia

Bella Pita remains a rare constant in Westwood Village, serving fresh, customizable Mediterranean food seasoned with family tradition. Founded in 2007, the restaurant has survived waves of changes, from shifting student habits to the rising cost of rent and the shadow of COVID-19, said Medy Sanadidi, a retired UCLA adjunct professor and founder of Bella Pita.

The Providence Journal saw its web traffic soar 279% at the end of 2025

It’s an unfortunate truism that bad news in the real world is often good news for news publishers. Tragedy attracts eyeballs, and that’s even more true when the tragedy doesn’t have a clear ending. On December 13, a 48-year-old man opened fire on a group of Brown University students studying for finals, killing two and...

Alexa Cruz becomes inaugural recepient of Carol Burnett scholarship

For one UCLA student, a celebrated alumnus has offered an extra boost to her educational pursuits. Alexa Cruz, a first-year theater student with an emphasis in musical theater, is the inaugural recipient of the Carol Burnett Endowed Undergraduate Scholarship in Musical Theater.

Alexa Cruz becomes inaugural recipient of Carol Burnett scholarship

For one UCLA student, a celebrated alumnus has offered an extra boost to her educational pursuits. Alexa Cruz, a first-year theater student with an emphasis in musical theater, is the inaugural recipient of the Carol Burnett Endowed Undergraduate Scholarship in Musical Theater.

Scouting report: UCLA men’s basketball vs. Rutgers

The Bruins are coming off a devastating double-overtime defeat at the hands of the Hoosiers, snapping the former’s unbeaten home record this season. But UCLA men’s basketball (15-7, 7-4 Big Ten) has a chance to bounce back at Pauley Pavilion when it faces Rutgers (9-13, 2-9) Tuesday evening.

Five Things: UCLA men’s basketball vs. Indiana

UCLA men’s basketball’s (15-7, 7-4 Big Ten) unbeaten home record at Pauley Pavilion this season snapped Saturday afternoon, following a 98-97 double-overtime loss to Indiana (15-7, 6-5), which also ended the Bruins’ three-game winning streak.

Former members allege racism, harassment and mismanagement within CSUN’s VSA

When sophomore Tarnessey Sherman joined the Vietnamese Student Association (VSA) at CSUN, she believed she would be immersed in a friendly, inclusive community. While everyone was welcoming at first, Sherman...

Motion Picture and TV Engineers Society will launch student chapter at USC

The organization aims to bridge students with industry professionals in technological standards.

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Students create new sales club meant for all

The club offers students of all majors lessons on selling themselves.

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SCA celebrates legendary filmmaker during ‘An Evening with James Ivory’

The event marked the finale of a three-day long retrospective of his work.

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Women’s swim and dive outpaces UCLA

The Trojans left no room for the Bruins’ home-pool advantage Friday afternoon.

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‘Irresistible Resistance’ supports the Los Angeles immigrant community

The new monthly event brings customers to local businesses impacted by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids.

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Reconnecting with Indigenous culture is complicated

Examining the difference between individuals seeking out lost cultural connections and others making false claims of Indigeneity.

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In defense of Poppy Wright

The leading lady of the recent Emily Henry adaptation might be annoying but she’s real.

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Women’s water polo earns silver at Triton Invitational

No. 2 USC won three games before falling to No. 3 UCLA in the tournament final.

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USC jumpers impress at DeLoss Dodd Invite

Trojans claimed the top two spots in the women’s long jump.

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‘This is the team of the future’: Bob Chesney has 4 Cs for football success

This post was updated Feb. 3 at 9:23 p.m. The four Cs. Competence. Connection. Chemistry. Character. These are traits that people covet. But for Bob Chesney, they are the pillars that the first-year UCLA football coach wants to build his team on.

Women’s water polo wipes out Trojans to claim Triton Invitational title

This post was updated Feb. 3 at 9:35 p.m. In Greek mythology, Triton was the son of Poseidon, the god of the sea. But in 2026, the Bruins might rule the water after conquering the likes of Tritons, Trojans and Titans.

UCLA men’s tennis defeats California, falls to Stanford in 2026 first away games

The winner raised his arms in triumph for a brief moment. A crowd of nine converged upon him, sweeping him off his feet and tackling him to the ground.

Epstein files reveal emails between alumnus Casey Wasserman and Ghislaine Maxwell

UCLA donor and alumnus Casey Wasserman exchanged emails with Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell in the early 2000s, according to the latest release of the Epstein files.

Flavors of Westwood: Mandi House provides a home for Yemeni cuisine in Westwood

Mandi House simmers Yemeni tradition into Westwood’s dining scene by mixing community, craft and culture. Since opening in March 2024, Mandi House has become a gathering place for local families and UCLA students alike to converse over shared dishes, said owner Faris Alqabass.

Grammys 2026: 68th Grammy Awards serves as message of unity, sees Bad Bunny win big

The Grammys 2026 prove music brings people together. This Sunday, the 68th Annual Grammy Awards returned for the 23rd time to Crypto.com Arena. Highlighting outstanding musical projects released between Aug.

UCLA swim and dive sets 2 relay records in loss to USC, wins match against Nevada

Cheers erupted from Bruin fans in the stands above Spieker Aquatics Center as sophomore Claudia Yovanovich touched the wall of the pool – 21.63 seconds after she dove in.

SWC’s Peer Support Lounge provides wellness resources, study space for students

The Peer Support Lounge in Kerckhoff Hall offers free wellness resources – including free snacks, emergency contraceptives and toiletries – to students. The Undergraduate Students Association Council’s student wellness commissioner created the PSL – housed in Kerckhoff Room 308 – in early 2023.

Court reverses former UCLA gynecologist sexual battery conviction, orders retrial

A state appeals court reversed a ruling Monday against a former UCLA gynecologist who was sentenced to prison for felony sexual battery and penetration, sending the case back to court.

Gallery: Jordan Chiles scores perfect 10 on floor in Pride-themed meet against Washington

No. 5 UCLA gymnastics’ rainbow leotards sparkled across all four events in a meet with Washington on Friday night in Pauley Pavilion. The Pride-themed meet resulted in a 198.150 score for the Bruins against the Huskies’ 195.775.

UCLA women’s tennis bounces back from Cal loss to defeat Stanford in away series

Coach Stella Sampras Webster is no stranger to the Bruin-Cardinal rivalry, which dates back to her playing days. “We never beat Stanford, to be honest,” she said.

Opinion: No-takeout policy leads to unfair, inequitable outcomes, access

As I left Bruin Plate one evening last quarter, I heard a voice behind me urgently yell, “STOP!” I turned around to a dining hall employee looking directly at me.

OPINION: ‘Sinners’ dominates the 2026 Oscar nominations

This past week, the academy announced its nominations for the 2026 Academy Awards, leaving many fans thrilled for what’s to come and others upset to see their favorite pictures getting...

UCLA track and field claims multiple top-10 finishes at Millrose Games, UW Invite

Coast-to-coast reach is hard to achieve. Although Snoop Dogg and Run-D.M.C. captured national attention, their regional fame outweighed their coast-to-coast popularity, with the former commanding the Los Angeles music scene and the latter embodying the New York style.

Flavors of Westwood: Pinches Tacos brings flavors, sense of community to Westwood food scene

This post was updated Feb. 2 at 4:03 p.m. Westwood’s Pinches Tacos offers more than just a pinch of flavor to customers. Miguel Anaya and his brothers opened Pinches Tacos’ Westwood location almost 10 years ago, after opening the original Pinches Tacos on Sunset Boulevard 18 years ago.

Gallery: Over 1,000 UCLA students protest, strike against increasing ICE activity

The blares of brass trumpets and chants echoed through UCLA’s campus as over 1,000 people joined a Wednesday walkout across campus to protest against the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement campaign.

Thousands of Angelenos take to the streets for a national general strike

Thousands of protesters gathered outside Los Angeles City Hall on Friday during the national general strike opposing the Trump administration, advocating for abolishment of the United States Immigration and Customs...

New student org “Sapphics of CSUN” prioritizes sapphic visibility

Finding a community can be difficult at a commuter-heavy campus like CSUN. For queer students – particularly lesbians and sapphic-identifying individuals – that challenge is often amplified by a lack...

Editorial Cartoon: “As Easy as Riding a Bike”

Is the inverted pyramid for old people?

“It is entertaining and non-fiction”: That’s one framework for envisioning how young audiences are thinking about news, according to a new report from FT Strategies and Northwestern University’s Knight Lab, funded by the Google News Initiative. The report, “Next Gen News 2,” builds on research released last year about “the audiences of 2030 and the...

Students organize ‘ICE OUT OF THE 818’ rally at CSUN

A group of student organizations at CSUN are planning an anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) rally on Feb. 3 on campus at Matador Square. A flyer promoting the rally, titled...

Longest-serving Viterbi dean has agreed to step down from role

Gaurav Sukhatme, the executive vice dean of Viterbi, will serve as interim dean beginning July 1.

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SC Flyers turn tragedy into championship win

The Santa Clarita Flyers youth girls hockey team was involved in a…

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Gallery: UCLA women’s basketball earns top 10 victory in win over Iowa

UCLA women’s basketball (21-1,11-0 Big Ten) dominated No. 8 Iowa (18-4, 9-2) on Sunday in Pauley Pavilion, winning by more than 20 points. The Bruins’ 88-65 victory over the Hawkeyes marked the squad’s highest ranked matchup since their November loss to No.

Sports betting reshaped newsrooms, and it’s “a little gross.” Now, here come the prediction markets

Around this time last year, I was listening to The Athletic’s daily NBA podcast. One host recapped the week in professional basketball, ending with the news that player Terry Rozier was under federal investigation as part of a sports betting scandal.1 “Brutal,” his co-host responded. “From that, um, let’s go to our, uh, BetMGM line...

Classifieds – February 2, 2026

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Music is no longer about music, it is about views

The rise of the viral social media performer led us to lose artistry along the way.

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Grammy U Soundstage celebrates student artists

Grammy House LA turned into a multi-stage platform for new student musicians.

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Women’s basketball upsets No. 8 Iowa

Trojan senior guard Kara Dunn remains a powerful weapon for USC’s offense.

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Men’s volleyball wins war of attrition against Buckeyes

The No. 4 Trojans remained poised through five sets to outlast No. 13 Ohio State.

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Men’s basketball survives late Scarlet Knights rally

USC held on for a 78-75 win over Rutgers after leading by 17 late in the second half.

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There is a fundamental issue with the restoration of a meritocracy

The irony of meritocracy is that success is only given to those who can afford it.

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Joyce Manor’s ‘I Used To Go To This Bar’ kind of rocks

The veteran punk rockers’ new album still packs all the punch of angsty teens.

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LA joins national anti-ICE general strike

The protests are part of an ongoing resistance to ICE's occupancy in Los Angeles.

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Metrolink proposes train station near HSC

The station would directly connect the Health Sciences Campus to Union station.

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Daily Bruin Print Issue – Feb. 2, 2026

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

Pulitzer Prize winner, former chair of UCLA History Daniel Walker Howe dies at 88

Daniel Walker Howe, the former chair of UCLA’s history department and a Pulitzer Prize winner, died Dec. 25. He was 88 years old. Howe was a faculty member in UCLA’s history department from 1972 to 1993 and served as the department’s chair from 1983 to 1987.

Thousands of people protest in Westwood for Iranian regime change

This post was updated Feb. 1 at 9:59 p.m. Thousands of people blocked off streets and protested in Westwood on Sunday for Iranian regime change. Protesters – who chanted “we want freedom” and “Trump, act now” – blocked off parts of Westwood Boulevard between Wilshire Boulevard and Santa Monica Boulevard starting at about 12:45 p.m. The Islamic Republic, Iran’s incumbent government, has killed more than 6,000 people since protests broke out in the country in December amid an economic crisis, according to the United States-based Human Rights Activists News Agency.

Queer media beyond hockey fujoshi

On the Spring 2026 debut of The Soapbox, host Fabián Gutiérrez discusses Anna Jordan's indictment of media like "Heated Rivalry" that does more to fetishize queer love than give it proper representation.

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Second Take: Classic literature finds new life in film in an increasingly online age

This post was updated Feb. 1 at 8:19 p.m. Your AP Lit summer reading is coming to a theater near you. In October 2025, director Guillermo del Toro retold the tale of Frankenstein and his startlingly sensitive monster, starring Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi.

Women’s basketball finds ranked win over Iowa, extending victory streak to 15

This post was updated Feb. 1 at 9:16 p.m. The backboard flashed red as graduate student Gianna Kneepkens’ deep shot hung in the air. As the ball fell comfortably through the net, a roar engulfed the sea of blue – speckled with Hawkeye gold – that filled the stands of Pauley Pavilion. Kneepkens’ buzzer-beating 3-pointer sent the Bruins into halftime with a double-digit lead they never relinquished, powering No.

Congo Basin Institute Club connects Bruins to environmental research in Cameroon

The Congo Basin Institute Club at UCLA provides Bruins with the opportunity to support environmental research conducted by UCLA’s Congo Basin Institute – both on campus and in Cameroon.

Editorial Cartoon: “Next Stop, Our Bruins”

Daily Trojan predicts the 2026 Grammy Awards

"Rhythm and News" hosts Anna Jordan, Aden Max Juarez and Nina Kremer discuss and predict the 2026 Grammy Awards, including Record of the Year, Album of the Year and Best New Artist.

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Opinion: UCLA’s AI policies must be consistent, include more regulations on faculty use

One energy drink down and you are in the midst of considering whether to use ChatGPT for a five-point assignment. But you know your class bans artificial intelligence, so you sigh and keep on working.

More than 1,000 at UCLA protest ICE crackdown

More than 1,000 people gathered on UCLA’s campus Wednesday afternoon to protest the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign.

Women’s golf looks to conquer familiar foes at Therese Hession Regional Challenge

Familiar opponents and a treacherous course lie in waiting. No. 23 UCLA women’s golf will compete in the Therese Hession Regional Challenge, hosted by Ohio State, from Sunday to Tuesday at Palos Verdes Golf Club.

Students, community members participate in Westwood homeless count

Community members documented the number of people experiencing homelessness in Westwood as part of a larger Los Angeles wide count Jan. 22. Both first-time volunteers and returners – including UCLA students and faculty – participated in the Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count, an annual three-day count of the amount of people experiencing homelessness within different LA communities.

Can students eat healthy at UCLA’s dining halls?

Key Takeaways:

Protein served at the three UCLA dining halls usually has around five grams of protein per ounce, so reaching the daily recommended protein consumption level is dependent on the serving size. UCLA creates balanced dishes at every dining hall, so reaching the daily calorie requirements is possible as long as students are mindful of their dining decisions.

USAC recap – Jan. 27

The Undergraduate Students Association Council unanimously approved a letter condemning increased immigration enforcement activity at its Jan. 27 meeting. USAC is the official undergraduate student government at UCLA.

Scouting report: UCLA women’s basketball vs. Iowa

No. 2 UCLA women’s basketball (20-1, 10-0 Big Ten) will face No. 8 Iowa (18-3, 9-1) at Pauley Pavilion on Sunday in its second top-10 matchup of the season.

Men’s basketball loses unbeaten home record to Indiana in double overtime defeat

This post was updated Feb. 1 at 9:05 p.m. 27 feet, 1.1 seconds left. Donovan Dent found an open Trent Perry. Perry rose and fired. A Hail Mary.

Women’s basketball forward Timea Gardiner to redshirt 2025-26 season for injury

This post was updated Feb. 1 at 9:10 p.m. Senior forward Timea Gardiner will redshirt the 2025-26 campaign because of injury, the UCLA women’s basketball player announced Saturday in an Instagram statement. Gardiner is recovering from an undisclosed knee injury suffered in the offseason that has kept her benched for the entirety of the season.

Editorial Cartoon: “Which is it…”

CA SB371 in effect: Insurance coverage reduces, lowering cost for riders and drivers

In October 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom signed the “California Senate Bill CA SB371,” which went into effect on Jan. 1. The bill aims to lower passenger fares and reduce insurance-related...

Trent Perry’s newfound limelight may see uncertain future with Skyy Clark return

When a team loses one of its best two-way players, chaos typically ensues. Senior Skyy Clark went down with a hamstring injury in the second half of UCLA’s 74-61 loss to Iowa on Jan.

UCLA men’s basketball prepares to defend home turf in upcoming Indiana game

The Big Ten is notorious for physicality, hustle and hard-nosed teams that dominate on the glass and in the paint. But the conference has adapted to changing styles and trends.

Music tuned to shape UCLA dining hall experiences through curated playlists

This post was updated Feb. 1 at 10:11 p.m. UCLA Dining employees curate specialized playlists for diners to enjoy, from Epicuria at Covel’s European melodies to Bruin Plate’s upbeat soundtrack.

Jordan Chiles achieves third-straight perfect 10 in victory over Washington

This post was updated Jan. 30 at 11:06 p.m. Some say the third time’s the charm. But for Jordan Chiles, it’s simply the standard. The senior was perfect yet again Friday night, notching a 10.000 on floor to anchor a nation-leading 49.700 total. Powered by season-high marks on floor, vault and bars, No.

Grammys 2026: Daily Bruin writers predict 68th Grammy Awards winners

The wait is almost over, and soon golden gramophones will be claimed. On Sunday, music’s biggest night is back for its 68th rendition. Returning to its regular venue, Crypto.com Arena, the 2026 Grammys will recognize music talents across 95 categories – including the newly added Best Album Cover and Best Traditional Country Album.

Scouting report: UCLA men’s basketball vs. Indiana

The Bruins have won five of their last six games, including against the then-No. 4 Boilermakers 69-67 on Jan. 20. The Hoosiers have won back-to-back games, including a similar 72-67 upset over the Boilermakers.

UCLA men’s volleyball sweeps Ohio State, sets NCAA record for longest set

The scoreboard at Pauley read 48-46. A typical halftime score for coach Mick Cronin’s team, or a glance at the video monitor during a coach Cori Close timeout.

Hundreds demonstrate on campus as part of nationwide protest against ICE activity

Hundreds of people participated in a walkout Friday afternoon to protest increased immigration enforcement activity across the United States. Several student organizations planned the walkout, including Students for Socialism, the Student Labor Advocacy Project and Improving Dreams, Equity, and Access at UCLA.

LA Fires Research Conference fosters discussion on fire survivors’ experiences

More than half of tested homes in Los Angeles county fire-impacted communities had unsafe contaminant levels one year after the January 2025 fires, a survivor advocacy group said at the first annual LA Fires Research Conference on Jan.

UCLA men’s tennis prepares for season’s 1st road matches against Stanford, Cal

They say pressure makes diamonds. A trip to the Bay will test who can take the heat and who cracks under pressure. No. 14 UCLA men’s tennis (2-1) will face No.

NBA guard, alumnus Amari Bailey prepares attempt to return to college basketball

Former Bruin and Charlotte Hornets guard Amari Bailey is attempting to return to college basketball for one more season, according to ESPN. Bailey – who played one season in Westwood, where he appeared in 30 games and made 28 starts – has hired a lawyer and an agent to fight for an additional year of NCAA eligibility.

Sports related courses to get you one step closer to graduation

Although it’s more than a week into the new semester, there is still time to add classes. Whether you’re looking to simply fulfill a requirement or looking for a class...

CSUN Men’s basketball gets crucial home win against UC Davis

After what began as a tough battle, the CSUN Matadors cruised to a win over the UC Davis Aggies 94-78 on Thursday night at the Premier America Credit Union Arena....

Editorial Cartoon: “Laundry Troubles!”

Swim and dive seeks revenge on USC as track and field’s distance squad heads north

Swim & Dive Most meets for the Bruins begin with a dance party on the pool deck. And the last conference competition of the regular season will start no differently – no matter the opponents’ storied history.

UCLA women’s tennis beats UCF but loses to LSU in indoor tournament

75 degrees and sunny is the Bruins’ natural habitat. And a trip south usually means the Westwood squad stays well within this comfort zone. But the Louisiana weather proved unpredictable last weekend.

Classifieds – January 30, 2026

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The excuses we make for the dying newsroom

Student journalism’s fading relevance isn’t about apathy; it’s about institutional reform.

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‘Wonder Man’ charms with character-driven story

The newest ‘Marvel Spotlight' is grounded by amazing acting and an honest story.

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Patterson hits the ground running as USC’s DC

The Hall of Fame coach held an introductory news conference Wednesday.

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IYA launches new BS in Human Technology Interaction

The new degree focuses on creating human experiences through applied technology.

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Serving reheated nachos isn’t always a crime

Without inspiration and imitation, there would be no innovation.

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Mayor announces $97.5 million Exposition Park funding

The renovation funding is for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Olympic Games.

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Men’s hoops’ comeback falls short in final seconds

A career performance from graduate guard Kam Woods couldn't prevent USC's loss.

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Jazzy Davidson is undoubtedly a star, but it isn’t all about her

About 27% of all questions asked at news conferences this season have involved the freshman guard.

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Daily Trojan A&E staff picks Grammy Awards

Bad Bunny’s “DtMF” is a favorite among Daily Trojan writers to sweep the awards.

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Conspicuous consumption plagues Beli

The rating model within the rising social media food app undercuts cheap eats.

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Many concerned on AI in education, USC survey finds

Results showed many are concerned on how chatbots affect academic integrity.

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Daily Bruin Print Issue – Jan. 30, 2026

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Students gather for vigil honoring people killed by federal agents

More than 200 people gathered at a Thursday vigil to honor people killed amid the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign. The event – organized in part by the Afrikan Student Union, Bruin Democrats and members of the Undergraduate Students Association Council – was scheduled to begin at 7 p.m.

UCLA gymnastics celebrates authenticity ahead of anticipated Washington meet

Floor parties are back. Following Sunday’s season-high 49.450 floor mark, scores and spirits are soaring as the highly anticipated second home meet of the season is fast approaching.

Barros, Sullivan and other UCLA gymnastics athletes step up despite ill members

Practice makes perfect. Unless an external factor – like illness – gets in the way. That reality surfaced for the Bruins on Sunday, when lineup staples freshman Nola Matthews and sophomore Mika Webster-Longin were sidelined from the competition with the flu.

Youth girls’ hockey team from Santa Clarita involved in fatal crash in Colorado

A Santa Clarita Flyers youth girls’ 12AA hockey team was involved in…

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Mixed-immigration status families face separation, uncertainty amid ICE crackdowns

Family separation, foster care, displacement, changes in guardianship – these are only a few possible outcomes for children with undocumented family members in the wake of increased immigration enforcement.

Opinion: Grades must be deemphasized to promote real learning, reduce pressure

Life is all about making mistakes. When children learn how to ride a bike, they fall. When they spill a glass of milk, they clean it up.

Grammys 2026: UCLA alumnus Brian Vu talks Grammy nomination, opera performance

Editor’s note: This story contains mentions of suicide that some readers may find disturbing. What started as rehearsals in Schoenberg Hall has taken a UCLA alumnus across opera stages nationwide.

Dully’s Drop: Analyzing, predicting outcomes of UCLA football’s 2026 schedule

This post was updated Jan. 29 at 9:38 p.m. UCLA football’s 2026 schedule was released Tuesday, and the Bruins have seven home games, five away games and a bye week in between their two-game away stretch.

Jordan Chiles’ Olympic bronze medal appeal must proceed, Swiss court rules

This post was updated Jan. 29 at 9:04 p.m. Switzerland’s highest court said Thursday that the Court of Arbitration for Sport must reconsider Jordan Chiles’ appeal to reclaim her Olympic bronze medal, citing new audiovisual evidence.

Grammys 2026: UCLA alumnus, composer sees opera ‘Intelligence’ nominated for Grammy

This post was updated Jan. 29 at 7:53 p.m. A UCLA alumnus is bringing lesser-known stories to the opera stage, and the Grammys are noticing. Jake Heggie, an American composer and UCLA alumnus, had his 2023 opera “Intelligence” nominated for Best Opera Recording at the 68th Grammy Awards this year.

UCLA women’s water polo aims to build identity at Triton Invitational

An identity is emerging for the former championship team. No. 3 UCLA women’s water polo (2-0) will head 121 miles south to La Jolla this weekend to begin its first-round matchup at the Triton Invitational against Cal State Fullerton (5-1) on Friday.

Restaurant review: PopUp Bagels brings delicious schmears, ‘rip-and-dip’ bagels to Brentwood

This post was updated Jan. 29 at 8:16 p.m. PopUp Bagels doesn’t do sandwiches, knives or shortcuts – only warm bagels, oversized schmears and a little chaos.

What a safety expert thinks journalists should know about “less than lethal” rounds and chemical irritants used by ICE

On January 18, a photograph of a pair of safety goggles in a hardware store floated across my Instagram timeline. “#JOURNALISTS covering #iceprotest in #Minneapolis: Less lethal projectiles move 400-600 feet per second. Z87.1 glasses no longer provide the protection required,” read the caption. The post came from Crisis Ready Media and was shared by...

CRIME REPORT: Suspect arrested for providing false ID, had outstanding warrant

Below are the crime logs provided by the CSUN Department of Police Services for the week of Jan. 18 to Jan. 24.   Sunday, Jan. 18 At 12:45 a.m., an...

Should news publishers be on Apple News? A U.K. report finds mixed results

Apple News shares revenue with news publishers and — as a preinstalled app on Apple products — reaches an astounding number of users. Should publishers share their journalism on the app? Or focus on growing their own garden with first-party data and direct subscriptions? The U.K.-based subscription research company Enders Analysis investigated the question in a...

Q&A: North Westwood Neighborhood Council Secretary talks local goals

This post was updated Jan. 29 at 10:21 p.m. Sailasya Munamarty was appointed as the secretary of the North Westwood Neighborhood Council in October after being appointed as an at-large board member on the council in August.

Mozart on the Metro isn’t meant to be background music

The subway system’s classical playlist has little to do with enjoyment.

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‘Sinners’ made the Academy respect horror

The horror film’s Oscar nomination was a rare acknowledgement of horror from the Academy.

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What USC’s $10 million COVID-19 tuition settlement means for class members

Students who paid tuition or fees in Spring 2020 are eligible for compensation.

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Does the pursuit of individuality make us lose ourselves?

The end of authenticity is the obsession with being different.

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Campus hit with peak of flu season

Wastewater surveillance testing showed McCarthy Honors College has “moderate” flu levels.

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Everyone’s worth $100 million these days

Major League Baseball owners don’t seem to care about money anymore.

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Women’s tennis falls short in preseason test

The Trojans sparked a comeback against Wisconsin but were swept by No. 14 Virginia.

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glaive brings the hyperpop heat

The North Carolinian artist amazed the crowd with fan favorite hits, new releases and underground tracks.

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UCLA pinkLab advances public health advocacy, community partnership opportunities

Ma’ayan Epstein noticed disparities in patient care when working in the field as a psychiatry clinical research coordinator. She said she found that patients from lower-income areas – not privately insured – were less likely to receive treatment and prognosis from health care professionals.

DOJ seeks to join lawsuit against David Geffen School of Medicine

This post was updated Jan. 29 at 10:11 p.m. The United States Department of Justice sought to join a lawsuit Wednesday that alleged UCLA’s medical school illegally considers race in its admissions.

UCLA men’s basketball wins 73-57 over Oregon with defensive tenacity, grit

This post was updated Jan. 29 at 9:11 p.m. “Kamikazes” are often only mentioned when discussing World War II. But the term has a different association in Eugene. The “Kamikaze Kids” characterized Oregon men’s basketball from 1972 to 1977, defined by the team’s full-court pressure and relentless hustle. Yet, it was UCLA men’s basketball (15-6, 7-3 Big Ten) that embraced this defensive tenacity in its 73-57 victory against Oregon (8-13, 1-9) at Eugene’s Matthew Knight Arena on Wednesday night. The Bruins’ defense limited the Ducks to a 35.6 field goal percentage and a 28.1% 3-point clip, while forcing 10 turnovers. Coach Mick Cronin’s team has elicited the third-most turnovers in the Big Ten this season, forcing 13.2 per game, and UCLA has scored the second-most points off turnovers in the conference. But turnovers are not the only measure of a team’s grit.

Over 1,000 demonstrators join on-campus walkout to protest ICE crackdowns

This post was updated Jan. 29 at 10:26 p.m. More than 1,000 people marched across campus Wednesday afternoon to protest the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign.

UCLA women’s basketball scrapes past Illinois in closest unranked win of the season

This post was updated Jan. 29 at 8:57 p.m. A star player coming out of the game early is never ideal. But when senior center Lauren Betts picked up her third foul on a technical call with 90 seconds remaining in the first quarter, coach Cori Close made the decision to sit her for the rest of the half.

Counseling Center Provides A Space to Pause and Reflect

On a busy Tuesday afternoon, while many students are rushing between classes and deadlines come sooner than expected, a quiet gathering takes place inside Chaminade’s Counseling Center, located in Tredtin Hall. At 1:30 p.m., journals open, pens and markers start hitting the paper, soft music plays, and every person at Chaminade — students, faculty, and...

News publishers limit Internet Archive access due to AI scraping concerns

As part of its mission to preserve the web, the Internet Archive operates crawlers that capture webpage snapshots. Many of these snapshots are accessible through its public-facing tool, the Wayback Machine. But as AI bots scavenge the web for training data to feed their models, the Internet Archive’s commitment to free information access has turned...

Editorial Cartoon: “Meal Swipe Mania”

Classifieds – January 28, 2026

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USG allocates $3,412 to fund Wellness Week events

President Mikaela Bautista got feedback on the rollout of the ChatGPT initiative.

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Some loves end before they begin — that doesn’t make them any less real

Life isn’t a series of either-or choices, but an accumulation of parallel possibilities.

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Some loves end before they begin — that doesn’t make them any less real

Life isn’t a series of either-or choices, but an accumulation of parallel possibilities.

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Dunn stands alone as women’s basketball spirals

The struggling Trojans have lost six of their last seven games in conference play.

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Selena artifacts on display at Grammy Museum

The pop-up exhibit features her iconic outfits, personal items and Grammy Awards.

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Men’s basketball surges late to steal win at Wisconsin

USC got an upset road win with stellar play by graduate guard Chad Baker-Mazara.

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Outrage comedy is out; absurdity is in

This awards season, let’s laugh together — not at each other.

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Dress how you want; it’s not always about you

Do what makes you happy and stop letting dress codes dictate your self-expression.

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Dress how you want; it’s not always about you

Do what makes you happy and stop letting dress codes dictate your self-expression.

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Football conference schedule announced for 2026

USC will play during Week 0 against a to-be-determined nonconference opponent.

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The best electives at USC, according to students

Students discussed unique classes that are currently open to all majors at USC.

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‘Half His Age’ is only half the page-turner it could have been

Jennette McCurdy’s debut novel underwhelms in idea and execution.

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Daily Bruin Print Issue – Jan. 28, 2026

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

UC launches student survey on discrimination mandated by federal agreement

This post was updated Jan. 27 at 10:08 p.m. The UC is asking students to complete a survey about their perceptions of on-campus discrimination and harassment, as mandated by the University’s 2024 agreement with the federal government to resolve civil rights investigations.

Bolstered defensive chemistry fuels UCLA men’s basketball ahead of Oregon matchup

This post was updated Jan. 27 at 10:18 p.m. Communication is integral to sustaining any relationship. But it also serves as the foundation for an elite defense.

UCLA graduate creates authentic tea business Moocha Matcha

This post was updated Jan. 27 at 7:57 p.m. Andrew Dong is bringing premium matcha to a new generation of tea enthusiasts – and he’s doing it all on his own terms.

ASUCLA Board of Directors recap – Jan. 23

This post was updated Jan. 27 at 6:32 p.m. The Associated Students UCLA Board of Directors has lost around $1.8 million since the beginning of the academic year due to the elimination of meal swipes at ASUCLA markets, it said at its Friday meeting.

Scouting report: UCLA gymnastics vs. Washington

This post was updated Jan. 27 at 10:29 p.m. No. 5 UCLA gymnastics will return to Pauley Pavilion on Friday night, facing Washington. Daily Bruin reporter Finn Karish discusses the Husky talent ahead of the matchup.

UCLA foreign language faculty, students criticize language program cuts

Abraham Adhanom was wrapping up his 14th year of teaching two African language courses when the dean of humanities notified him his classes would be eliminated after spring 2025.

Opinion: UCLA departments must align grading policies across courses to ensure fairness

At 26 seconds past the hour, hundreds of students refresh their MyUCLA class planner in a frantic dash to snag spots in a desired professor’s lecture.

Book Preview: Winter reads bring thematically rich novels from returners and debut writers alike

This post was updated Jan. 27 at 8:02 p.m. Readers will find the perfect books to cuddle up at home with this winter. As the weather grows colder, it only becomes more enticing to stay at home, bundled up against a fireplace with a spellbinding book.

Emergency protest and vigil called in Los Angeles

An emergency protest was assembled at Olvera Street in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday in solidarity with that morning’s killing of 37-year-old nurse Alex Pretti by the U.S. Immigration and...

Fearing major layoffs, current and former Posties rally around #SaveThePost campaign

The Washington Post newsroom, whose journalists have continued to deliver essential reporting in an unrelenting news cycle (not to mention one reporter being subject to an FBI raid), is expecting deep layoffs to hit in early February. The layoffs would follow mass staff departures from the newspaper amid internal and external blowback to editorial decisions...

Yahoo Answers 2.0? The forgotten tech giant promises to help you understand the memes in your feed

Consider this your every-few-years reminder that Yahoo exists. And is still kinda big, somehow! Depending on the source, it’s the No. 6 or No. 8 website in the U.S. and in the top 20 globally; two of its subdomains, news.yahoo.com and finance.yahoo.com, are each among the 15 largest news sites in America. And it’s still...

Opinion: Weeder classes make school about filtration, not education

Weeder classes are intentionally difficult to make sure those who graduate from a major are the best of the best. The concept is not new. We’ve been weeded out, rewarded and punished since we were children.

UCLA men’s volleyball to face Vanguard, Ohio State at home before away stretch

Lions are often considered to be at the top of the animal kingdom. But in men’s volleyball, the Bruins run the hierarchy. No. 1 UCLA (6-0, 1-0 MPSF) will face Vanguard (2-3, 0-1) on Tuesday and No.

UC Regents hear public comments from UC community members at January meeting

This post was updated Jan. 27 at 2:36 p.m. UC community members called on the University to negotiate contracts with unions and support students’ mental health during two public comment sessions at the UC Board of Regents’ January meeting.

2016 was awful, actually

The recent social media trend is rewriting a notoriously turbulent year to feed nostalgia.

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Track and field shows out at Stan Scott Invite

The men’s squad ran the fastest 4x400-meter time in the country.

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Men’s tennis splits matches against ranked foes

The No. 21 Trojans went 1-1 at ITA Kickoff Weekend in Berkeley.

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Vigil for Iranian victims held on campus

The event honored the protestors killed by the Iranian government over the past month.

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Don’t fall for the ‘2026 Rebrand’

Personal growth does not require a drastic transformation.

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The USC Scripter Awards celebrate the written word from page to screen

The 38th Scripter Awards honored the year’s best film and television adaptations.

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It’s okay to like your parents’ music

XTC and ‘70s British rock are cool.

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Men’s volleyball sweeps Fort Valley State to remain undefeated

Three different Trojans had 10 kills, but issues also emerged.

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TEDxLittle Armenia showcases hybridity across community

The Bing Theatre event featured Armenian speakers with a theme of “hybrid identities.”

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LA Phil brings classical music to a new generation

The 38th Scripter Awards honored the year’s best film and television adaptations.

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Dizon’s Disposition: Women’s volleyball coach exiting shows UCLA coaching issues

This post was updated Jan. 27 at 10:24 p.m. Andy Banachowski was the UCLA women’s volleyball head coach for all but two seasons between 1965 and 2009 – coaching his first three campaigns as a student at UCLA and athlete on the men’s team.

Women’s water polo opens season with two consecutive wins against top-10 opponents

This post was updated Jan. 27 at 10:31 p.m. Once a flower blooms, the key to keeping it alive is nourishment. And with two seasons removed from an undefeated campaign and a national title, the Bruins began 2026 watering their newly planted roots.

UCLA falls in Battle for LA, yet sees promising moments from young athletes

The Bruins’ winter season entered full swing with a loss to their crosstown rivals. No. 23 UCLA women’s golf fell to No. 2 USC 3.5-1.5 in the fourth edition of the Battle for LA, evening the series record to 2-2.

In Minneapolis and other U.S. cities, Bellingcat supplements local news by “zooming in with a forensic lens”

When Bellingcat, the open-source investigative journalism collective, launched in 2014, it occasionally covered the United States, publishing investigations on topics like the far-right and COVID-19 misinformation. Scan the outlet’s U.S. coverage over the past couple of years, though, and a pattern emerges: The stories become increasingly local. On January 5, 2021, Bellingcat ran a story...

UCLA announces registration, certification mandate for electric scooters, bikes

This post was updated Jan. 27 at 10:04 p.m. All electric scooters and bikes used on campus or stored in UCLA-owned housing must be certified and registered starting Nov.

Discover isn’t the only place Google is experimenting with AI-generated snippets

On Friday, The Verge’s Sean Hollister reported that Google is now calling AI-generated headlines in Discover a “feature,” not just an experiment. For several months now, Google has been rewriting headlines and snippets of news articles in Discover’s personalized content feed using AI,  instead of displaying the ones supplied by publishers. In December, Google told...

Green in the Blue and Gold: AI holds frightening future for environmental health

This post was updated Jan. 26 at 3:55 p.m. 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.

Opinion: Romanticizing your life, practicing mindfulness makes the days more enjoyable

I create an episode title and description for the week every Sunday night. My friends and I sit down together, and we decide which experiences that week were most impactful.

USC community discusses AI presence in education

Attendees shared reflections and strategies for applying chatbots into universities.

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Review: ENHYPEN vanish into desire and forbidden love

ENHYPEN came back for more blood with their seventh mini album release “THE SIN : VANISH.” Released on Jan. 16, the album features 11 tracks, with four narrative tracks and...

Review: Why the ‘Tron: Ares’ soundtrack matters this awards season

As awards season draws renewed attention to film music, the soundtrack for “Tron: Ares” stands out as one of the film’s most defining elements. Rather than merely supporting the visuals,...

CSUN alumna Aracely Macedo struck by car in fatal accident

What began as a family walk turned to tragedy when CSUN alumna Aracely Macedo, 26, was fatally hit by a car. The incident occurred along South Gate Park on Monday,...

A scrappy story-sharing tool with local newsroom DNA gains traction

Local news organizations can’t be everywhere at once. But even as they slim down, they have column inches and homepages to fill. National wire services can be prohibitively expensive (and less useful as places like the Associated Press reduce their coverage) for small outlets. Services like AP StoryShare or INN’s On the Ground are designed...

Classifieds – January 26, 2026

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Can you ever really go home again?

We leave our hometowns for a change, but they often change without us as well.

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‘Mercy’ tries and fails to tackle the AI revolution

The clumsy new film from Amazon MGM Studios stars Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson.

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Women’s hoops continues Big Ten slide despite Dunn’s dominance

USC couldn't finish the job after coming back from a 14-point first-half deficit.

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Trump is ignoring the baggage of imperialism

We’ve learned our lesson from neocolonialist projects like the hunt for Greenland.

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Conversation on Nina Simone investigates freedom

The extensive Q&A about the famous musician’s life and legacy took place Friday.

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The Runarounds jump off the screen at The Fonda Theatre

The band that starred in the series of the same name wowed a sold-out crowd.

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USC football coaching staff takes shape

The Trojans hired TCU legend Gary Patterson as their next defensive coordinator.

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Women’s water polo keeps hot streak rolling

The No. 2 Trojans faced little adversity in three wins over the weekend to become 5-0.

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Gazan poet reflects on writing in exile

The exiled poet visited USC to speak on his experience in Gaza as well as his poetry.

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UCLA Anderson School of Management appoints Gareth James as dean

This post was updated Jan. 27 at 9:58 p.m. Gareth James will serve as the next dean of the UCLA Anderson School of Management, UCLA announced Jan.

Daily Bruin Print Issue – Jan. 26, 2026

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UCLA men’s tennis defeats New Mexico, falls to UCSB in ITA kickoff weekend

A steam engine can only be powered down with its own throttle. And the Bruins’ throttle sparked and sputtered throughout the weekend. In its first time hosting the ITA kickoff weekend tournament since 2020, No.

UCLA club CosLA builds Bruin community of cosplayers

CosLA is creatively crafting community for Bruin cosplayers. The cosplay club at UCLA hosts socials and workshops for cosplayers of all backgrounds and experience levels. From quarterly group photoshoots at Royce Hall to off-campus socials, CosLA members bond through a shared passion for creating and wearing cosplays.

TV Preview: From gripping mysteries to feel-good favorites, this winter’s TV slate delivers

This post was updated Jan. 25 at 11:53 p.m. Los Angeles might not get cold enough for it, but these upcoming television releases are the perfect way to spend a snow day.

UC funding increases under state budget, challenges remain

A UC Board of Regents committee highlighted a $12.3 billion discrepancy between 2026-27 state revenue projections made by Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Legislative Analyst’s Office at its Wednesday meeting.

UC Board of Regents approves plan to raise tuition for 2 UCLA graduate programs

The UC Board of Regents approved tuition raises for two graduate professional degree programs at UCLA at its Wednesday meeting. The academic and student affairs committee voted to increase tuition for UCLA’s master of fine arts in design media arts and master of music programs, as well as UC San Diego’s master of urban and regional planning program.

UCLA track and field secures three school records at Albuquerque meet

Definitions can be subjective, objective or ever-changing. And the Bruins are already shaping their definition of record-breaking only two meets into the 2026 season. UCLA’s track and field traveled to New Mexico’s Albuquerque Convention Center’s indoor track Friday and Saturday to compete in the Dr.

UCLA men’s golf bests USC, places second in Copper Cup tournament

The opportunity to go head-to-head with a rival does not happen very often in a sport like golf. So when the Bruins teed off across their crosstown foes, they did not waste time downing the Trojans.

Gallery: Annual Westwood Homeless Count unites students, local community

Students, university administrators and local residents gathered together for the annual Westwood Homeless Count on Thursday. The volunteer-based event is part of the 2026 Los Angeles Homeless Count, which creates a snapshot of the area’s homeless population to inform future resource distribution.

From ballgowns to bow and arrows: Rethinking feminism in Disney princess films

Snow White’s damsel-in-distress plotline. Aurora’s hourglass figure. Jasmine’s long hair. Cinderella’s ballgown. These are all common stereotypes that have characterized Disney’s adaptation of princess folklore and 19th-century authors’ tales.

UCLA men’s golf strives for high performance at Southwestern Invitational

There is nothing like playing golf in the Southern California sun. As much of the country braces for freezing cold temperatures across the Midwest and Eastern seaboard, the Bruins may heat up in their second tournament of the year.

UCLA women’s basketball takes down Northwestern for 8th straight conference win

This post was updated Jan. 25 at 10:45 p.m. With another win, the Bruins continue their feat of dominance on the road. No. 3 UCLA women’s basketball (19-1, 9-0 Big Ten) began yet another road trip with an 80-46 win against Northwestern (8-12, 2-7) on Sunday afternoon at Welsh-Ryan Arena. The Bruins set the tone early with a 10-2 run.

UCLA gymnastics beats Michigan state with another perfect 10 from Jordan Chiles

This post was update Jan. 25 at 11:59 p.m. Jordan Chiles is perfect once again. Following her career-first perfect 10 on vault last week, the senior matched the mark on floor – her seventh career perfect 10 on the event and first by any gymnast in 2026.

UCLA BioCritical Studies Lab combines social, life sciences to analyze jail deaths

Quincy Peters’ family friend was shot and killed by police in 2008. Fifteen years later, she began working at the UCLA BioCritical Studies Lab – where researchers analyze the autopsies of people who have died in jails or during encounters with law enforcement officers – with the hopes of making legislative change to the policing system.

UCLA women’s basketball to take on Northwestern after routing Purdue

“It wasn’t our best night.” That was coach Cori Close’s response to Wednesday’s 96-48 blowout victory against Purdue. Doubling a conference opponents’ score can still fall short of being the “best night” when the goal is winning a national championship.

UCLA men’s volleyball strives for improvement despite extending winning streak

Domination can breed complacency. While UCLA hasn’t dropped a set in two games, it hasn’t dropped its standards either. As such, the Bruins left this week’s play focusing on improvement instead of results.

UCLA men’s basketball defeats Northwestern after Bilodeau’s hot-shooting night

This post was updated Jan. 25 at 10:52 p.m. When the shot mattered most, Tyler Bilodeau found the net. But just because it was not the winning basket did not mean the senior forward would stop sinking shots.

Album Review: Ari Lennox’s “Vacancy” brings R&B to 2026 with sultry, upbeat songs

This post was updated Jan. 25 at 8:21 p.m. Ari Lennox is leaving no vacancy for R&B music in 2026. The neo soul songstress released her third album, “Vacancy,” on Friday – one of the first major R&B releases of the new year and her first LP since 2022’s “age/sex/location.” The 15-track, 51-minute album leans heavily upon Lennox’s past lyrical themes about sex and relationship woes while adopting a more jazzy sound than her previous work, complete with rich saxophone throughout.

Opinion: Open dialogue, education can change cannabis culture in the UCLA community

We pride ourselves on curiosity, questioning mindsets, breaking stereotypes and expanding knowledge at UCLA. Yet one topic is often left in a cloud of haze: cannabis use and its role in higher education.

UCLA gymnastics assistant coach Lacy Dagen leads Bruin beam routines to success

Balance beam defined UCLA gymnastics in 2016. Nearly a decade later – and eight years after a national championship was decided on the event’s final routine – assistant coach Lacy Dagen is reshaping beam into the program’s new identity.

UCLA men’s basketball aims to defeat Northwestern following Purdue win

How a team responds is often a test of its toughness. And a comeback with less than two minutes remaining against a top-ranked opponent is one way to highlight a squad’s grit.

UCLA students host vigil to remember lives lost in Iran

About 60 people attended a Thursday vigil honoring civilians killed amid the Iranian government’s crackdown on anti-regime protests. The vigil – held by the Iranian Student Group at UCLA, the Persian Pre-Law Association, the Iranian Medical Society at UCLA and Persian Greek life organizations Sigma Pi Sigma Psi and Sigma Pi Beta – began with speeches on the McClure Stage at about 5:20 p.m.

LAPD, DPS, investigate confrontation at USC Village

Law enforcement detained two individuals unaffiliated with the University.

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UCLA women’s tennis hits the road to face No. 24 UCF in ITA Kickoff Weekend

This post was updated Jan. 23 at 9:17 p.m. Despite being protected from incoming thunderstorms in Louisiana, the Bruins have a chance to set off lightning during their bayou back-to-back.

USAC recap – Jan. 20

The Undergraduate Students Association Council allocated more than $120,000 to student groups and appointed students to the USA Elections Board at its Jan. 20 meeting. USAC is the official student government representing the undergraduate student body at UCLA.

UCLA campus is no place for hateful rhetoric, political debaters getting views

Bruin Walk is the place for speed-walking to class, avoiding eye contact with people flyering and arguing about controversial political issues. Political debaters are a common sight on UCLA’s campus.

UCLA gymnastics gears up for newborn-rivalry meet against Michigan State

In many rivalries, the pressure builds as the year goes on – especially when national contenders collide. And an early-season matchup between the Bruins and the Spartans could be the first turn of the dial on the pressure cooker.

Women’s water polo leaps into 2026 season with California Cup, non-conference play

This post was updated Jan. 23 at 8:40 p.m. Change and continuity all in one. A new head coach doesn’t necessarily mean a new style – especially if the interims have a thorough history with the program.

Editorial Cartoons: “Life of a Squirrel”