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By Martin Sevcik (Sanjana as assistant editor) + 4 others for Daily Bruin - 6 min read
Movie Review: 'Alien: Romulus' pays homage to franchise without eclipsing original installment
Warning: spoilers ahead. “Alien: Romulus” launches the franchise into orbit for the first time in almost 40 years, despite presenting a familiar experience that is anything but alien. The latest generation of the “Alien” film genealogy, written and directed by dormant horror franchise caretaker Fede Álvarez, burst into theaters Friday. Orphan Rain (Cailee Spaeny) and her android brother Andy (David...
By Noah Massey (Sanjana as managing editor) + 4 others for Daily Bruin - 4 min read
2024 UCLA football position preview: Secondary
Inching closer to a new era for UCLA football in the Big Ten, Daily Bruin Sports will preview each of the Bruins’ position groups prior to the season’s official start. Daily Bruin contributor Noah Massey continues the series with a dive into the special teams. PersonnelFour vacancies in the Bruins' starting secondary have left gaps for transfers and recruits to...
By Aaron Doyle (Sanjana as managing editor) + 4 others for Daily Bruin - 4 min read
As football season inches closer, UCLA's defensive linemen tighten up
Fall football camp is halfway through. Over the past two weeks, UCLA football has dedicated the early hours of its mornings at Wasserman Football Center to prepare for the 2024 season – which will be a landmark one in the program's history. The Bruins have embraced the early practice times, channeling a vigor that was absent last season.“Starting fast,” said...
By Eric Sican (Sanjana as assistant editor) + 5 others for Daily Bruin - 5 min read
Concert Review: Foo Fighters unite cathartic classics with newer hits, paid homage with tributes
Once again, Foo Fighters prove they’ll stick around. The “Everything Or Nothing At All” tour continued its electrifying run with Foo Fighters' second show at Los Angeles' BMO Stadium on Sunday night. In support of their latest album, "But Here We Are," Foo Fighters embarked on the tour in May and have exhilarated audiences nationwide with their signature post-grunge and...
By Aaron Doyle (Sanjana as managing editor) + 4 others for Daily Bruin - 4 min read
Former Bruins make history at 2024 Olympic Games track and field events
A Bruin-turned-Trojan faced off with a Longhorn-turned-Bruin at the Olympic Games. Rai Benjamin – who spent two seasons with UCLA track and field from 2016 to 2017 – represented Team USA in his second Olympics, winning two gold medals in the men’s 400-meter hurdles and 4x400-meter relay at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Recent UCLA alumnus Antonie Nortje represented South Africa...
By Kai Dizon (Sanjana as managing editor) + 3 others for Daily Bruin - 3 min read
Bruins accept Olympic silver medal following women's volleyball loss to Italy
Just as quickly as things can fall together, they can fall apart. After wins in the Olympic quarter and semifinals, the United States women’s volleyball national team was swept 3-0 by Italy in the gold medal match Sunday. Led by former Bruin and head coach Karch Kiraly and assisted by UCLA women’s volleyball head coach Alfee Reft, the Americans’ gold-medal-defense...
By Natalie Ralston (Sanjana as assistant editor) + 3 others for Daily Bruin - 4 min read
'Shenanigans' film written by UCLA alumnus explores family, societal expectations
A new short-form comedy is leaving little room for “Shenanigans.” “Shenanigans,” written by alumnus Alex Henry, began production Aug. 8 and is expected to premiere Dec. 21. at both UCLA’s James Bridges Theater and Beverly Hills’ Fine Arts Theater. Following two audacious UCLA students attempting to defy societal and familial expectations in 1999, the slapdash storyline creates a jovial space...
By Una O'Farrell (Sanjana as managing editor) + 2 others for Daily Bruin - 3 min read
Former, current Bruins fall short of gold in Olympic women's water polo tournament
One Olympics semifinal match. Five former Bruin athletes. All facing off in the Olympic women's water polo semifinals – three playing for the United States and two for Australia. For the U. S., it meant an opportunity for a four-peat Olympic gold medal. And for Australia, it meant a chance at its first gold medal match since 2000. After ending...
By Sabrina Messiha (Sanjana as managing editor) + 4 others for Daily Bruin - 3 min read
Bruins fail to stand on podium for Olympic women's golf tournament
A podium finish was not in the cards for Bruin golfers at the Olympic Games. Despite being ranked second internationally, former member of UCLA women's golf Lilia Vu finished tied for 36th after four rounds of stroke play at Le Golf National. Boasting the top two female golfers in the world, Team USA seemingly fell short of expectations as both...
By Sabrina Messiha (Sanjana as managing editor) + 4 others for Daily Bruin - 4 min read
UCLA women's soccer opens season with victory, debut of new recruits
A plethora of new Bruins stepped onto the pitch for the Bruins' Big Ten debut. After bagging two goals within the first 16 minutes to surge to an early lead, UCLA women's soccer trounced Loyola Marymount 3-0 in an exhibition match Saturday to kick off its 2024 season. The Bruins maintained their lead at Wallis Annenberg Stadium throughout the game,...
