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By Reid Sperisen (Sanjana as assistant editor) + 3 others for Daily Bruin - 5 min read
UCLA alumni fuse internet, sublime in Fellows of Contemporary Art summer exhibit
UCLA alumni are proving that even in the digital age, art can be sublime. At Los Angeles’ Fellows of Contemporary Art, the summer exhibition “Hyperobject: Art in the Age of YOLO*” is featuring the work of seven artists born between 1991 and 2003 through Aug. 17. The lives of this cohort of Millennial and Generation Z creators – which includes...
By Maya Vibhakar (Sanjana as assistant editor) + 4 others for Daily Bruin - 5 min read
Queer Rhapsody film series held in LA, embracing collaboration, inclusion
With the film series Queer Rhapsody, there’s no competition – just community. Organized by the UCLA Film & Television Archive, the series is showcasing over 50 queer-centered feature films, documentaries and short films through Sunday. In addition to being hosted at UCLA’s Hammer Museum, the screenings will be held throughout Los Angeles at the Los Feliz Theater, the Egyptian Theater,...
By Connor Dullinger (Sanjana as managing editor) + 3 others for Daily Bruin - 3 min read
US National Team ends perfect streak in Women's Softball World Cup loss to Japan
It sometimes takes perfection to win a championship. Going into the final game of the WBSC World Cup Finals, the United States had tossed 28 consecutive scoreless innings. And with the gold medal on the line, the No. 1 U. S. Women’s National Team needed to post goose eggs for just seven more innings. But perfection is difficult to maintain....
By Ira Gorawara (Sanjana as managing editor) + 4 others for Daily Bruin - 7 min read
Big Ten Preview: Ohio State
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, men’s basketball and other top programs of each school. Football 2023 record: 11-2, 8-1 Big Ten...
By Ira Gorawara (Sanjana as managing editor) + 9 others for Daily Bruin - 23 min read
Olympic preview: Current, former Bruins to receive international attention as Paris Olympics stars
Exactly a century later, the Olympic Games are returning to Paris. Prior to the Olympic opening ceremony July 26, Daily Bruin Sports editors preview the UCLA athletes and coaches that we know will be representing their countries in the City of Lights as of now. Basketball (M) USA: Jrue HolidayJrue Holiday was the fifth player to cement an NBA title...
By Reid Sperisen (Sanjana as assistant editor) + 3 others for Daily Bruin - 6 min read
Art exhibit preview: Works of various mediums offer new outlooks of global cultures
The heat of summer can sometimes bring a change of perspective. In many ways, interacting with fine art has the same effect. From paintings and prints to sculptures and statues, art can alter one's lens for seeing the world. Los Angeles’ art museums are offering visitors the opportunity to engage with different cultures and ideas, with influences ranging from technology...
By Eric Sican (Sanjana as assistant editor) + 6 others for Daily Bruin - 5 min read
Video game preview: From ‘One Piece’ to ‘Zelda,’ this summer’s games rekindle well-loved stories
With heatwaves making a splash, the hottest video games are washing up on the shore. Video game extraordinaires and casual players alike are sure to melt as the sunny season brings a blast of flaming graphics and entertainment. From reunited friends to royal fantasy, these dog days offer gamers with a manifold of encapsulating stories and relaxing pleasure, sure to...
By Kai Dizon (Sanjana as managing editor) + 3 others for Daily Bruin - 3 min read
From collegiate to professional baseball: 3 Bruins selected in 2024 MLB Draft
Three members of UCLA baseball are on the brink of playing MLB-affiliated professional baseball. Right-hander Luke Jewett, second baseman Duce Gourson and shortstop Cody Schrier were all selected in the 2024 MLB Draft – the prior two Monday and the latter Tuesday. The trio continues the Bruins’ streak of producing at least one Major League draftee every year since the...
By Gavin Meichelbock (Sanjana as assistant editor) + 4 others for Daily Bruin - 6 min read
TV Review: 'The Boys' season four falls short of producing enticing buildup to show finale
Warning: spoilers ahead. “The Boys” season four runs in place at super speed. This summer, showrunner Eric Kripke delivered the hotly anticipated fourth season of the diabolical superhero show “The Boys” with the final episode released on Amazon Prime Video on July 18. Dying of a tumor, desperate Billy Butcher (Karl Urban) is forced to make increasingly dangerous decisions in...
By Samantha Garcia (Sanjana as managing editor) + 5 others for Daily Bruin - 6 min read
UCLA softball coaching team earns Regional Coaching Staff of the Year
A fraction of high school athletes go on to compete for at the Division I level. Fewer achieve the rank of becoming a Division I coach. But it's the most distinguished individuals that can do it all. After the closure of the 2024 season, UCLA softball's coaching staff was named the NFCA Division I West Regional Coaching Staff of the...
