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By Layth Handoush (Sanjana as assistant editor) + 4 others for Daily Bruin - 5 min read
Joshua Wong composes a name for himself through jazz music
Jazz music flows through Joshua Wellington Wong in every performance. The rising third-year global jazz studies student has been making a name for himself by performing original compositions as a pianist in jazz clubs across Los Angeles. The work he has put into his catalog has brought him attention at renowned venues such as the Newport Jazz Festival and the...
By Martin Sevcik (Sanjana as assistant editor) + 4 others for Daily Bruin - 5 min read
Film review: ‘Trap’ falls short of trapping audience until finale with unrealistic turns
“Trap” hopes to ensnare audiences in a tightly wound thriller but releases all of its tension – and the audience’s attention – well before the finish line. Director, writer and producer M. Night Shyamalan’s psychological thriller sprung into theaters Friday, stalking concertgoers Cooper (Josh Hartnett) and his tweenage daughter Riley (Ariel Donoghue) as the police unwind a plot to capture...
By Sabrina Messiha (Sanjana as managing editor) + 4 others for Daily Bruin - 4 min read
Big Ten Preview: Maryland
UCLA is just weeks away from joining the Big Ten. After 96 years and 123 national championships in the Pac-12, the Bruins are at the forefront of the Big Ten's West Coast expansion. Prior to UCLA’s official move, Daily Bruin Sports will preview football, basketball and other top programs of each school. Football 2023 record: 8-5, 4-5 Big Ten Coach:...
By Aaron Doyle (Sanjana as managing editor) + 4 others for Daily Bruin - 5 min read
Reviewing 2024 elite seasons of UCLA gymnastics’ Olympic hopefuls
Every performance matters more come an Olympic year. For Jordan Chiles and rising senior Emma Malabuyo, their journey to the Paris Olympics started long before the opening ceremony. Chiles is set to compete for the United States, while Malabuyo will represent her home country of the Philippines. Joining Team USA is 2025 UCLA gymnastics commit Tiana Sumanasekera, who was named...
By Kai Dizon (Sanjana as managing editor) + 4 others for Daily Bruin - 4 min read
During Big Ten Media Days, student-athletes speak on EA Sports College Football 25
2024 will spell significant changes to collegiate football. Three major differences include the addition of the two-minute warning, the expansion of the College Football Playoff and the mass realignment of the Power 5-turned-4. But over a month before UCLA football kicks off its season in Honolulu, there is one way for players, coaches and fans to mess around with what...
By Sabrina Messiha (Sanjana as managing editor) + 4 others for Daily Bruin - 6 min read
Big Ten Preview: Wisconsin
UCLA is just weeks away from joining the Big Ten. After 96 years and 123 national championships in the Pac-12, the Bruins are at the forefront of the Big Ten's West Coast expansion. Prior to UCLA’s official move, Daily Bruin Sports will preview football, basketball and other top programs of each school. Football 2023 record: 7-6, 5-4 Big Ten Coach:...
By Nicole Augusta (Sanjana as managing editor) + 4 others for Daily Bruin - 5 min read
Pro Bruin Rundown: Giron wins ATP title, Jaquez joins Summer League, Champlin competes in Pan Am cup
Many former Bruins are competing in professional sporting leagues as UCLA Athletics takes a break for the summer. Each week during the summer, Daily Bruin Sports will take a look at recent standout performances of former UCLA greats as the fall inches nearer. Men's tennis: Marcos Giron Marcos Giron is back to winning big in singles – only this time,...
By Kai Dizon (Sanjana as managing editor) + 4 others for Daily Bruin - 5 min read
Coach DeShaun Foster, players share optimism for next season at Big Ten media day
DeShaun Foster was rendered speechless Wednesday in response to UCLA's move to the Big Ten. Just a little over a week before UCLA football's move to the conference becomes official, Foster was the first head coach to speak on Wednesday – day two of the 2024 Big Ten Football Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Foster's opening statement...
“Deadpool & Wolverine” is honoring the days of Marvel’s future past. Released on Friday, “Deadpool & Wolverine,” directed by Shawn Levy, is not only a great Deadpool movie, but the “Spider-Man: No Way Home” of Fox Studios’ Marvel Universe. After Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) discovers his universe will be destroyed, he must travel the multiverse in search of the only mutant...
By Connor Dullinger (Sanjana as managing editor) + 4 others for Daily Bruin - 7 min read
Big Ten Preview: Indiana
UCLA is just weeks away from joining the Big Ten. After 96 years and 123 national championships in the Pac-12, the Bruins are at the forefront of the Big Ten's West Coast expansion. Prior to UCLA’s official move, Daily Bruin Sports will preview the football, men’s basketball and other top programs of each school. Football 2023 record: 3-9, 1-8 Big...
