Bookmark this page if you'd like to keep track of what I'm working on.
Worked on 309 assignments, created 85, named on 69 bylines for Daily Bruin.
By Izzy De Leon (Sanjana as managing editor) + 5 others for Daily Bruin - 5 min read
UCLA alumni-led 'Four Women in Red' raises awareness for Indigenous women
Editor's note: This article includes mentions of sexual violence that may be disturbing to some readers. To highlight the missing and murdered Indigenous women crisis, the Victory Theatre Center’s upcoming play, “Four Women in Red,” follows the story of four first women. Running from Feb. 14 to March 23, the play tells the story of first women – Indigenous women...
By Sanjana Chadive + 4 others for Daily Bruin - 6 min read
Q&A: Craig Cockerill discusses filming process of 'Deep Fake: Rise of Whisper Breach'
Craig Cockerill is combating cinematic conceptions of artificial intelligence. The alumnus’ directorial debut “Deep Fake: Rise of Whisper Breach” is set to release early 2025. Taking place in the near future, the film follows three friends whose lives drastically change after one of them is assigned to examine a mysterious military grade AI known as “Whisper Breach.”Cockerill spoke with the...
By Sanjana Chadive (Sanjana as managing editor) + 4 others for Daily Bruin - 4 min read
Sundance 2025 Q&A: 'Rabbit Trap' captures the eerie sound of Welsh folktales
There is nothing fluffy about Bryn Chainey’s feature film debut. Distributed by horror production company SpectreVision, “Rabbit Trap” premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival as part of the Midnight category. The film follows musicians Darcy (Dev Patel) and Daphne Davenport (Rosy McEwen), who record an ominous sound and accidentally summon an unnamed child (Jade Croot) with seemingly nefarious intentions....
By Rahaf Abumansour (Sanjana as managing editor) + 6 others for Daily Bruin - 4 min read
Two UCLA women's soccer players team up with alumni-founded law firm in NIL deal
Playing Division I sports is a commitment. Donning national colors is an honor. Giving back to the community is a calling. From competing for UCLA women's soccer to representing Team Mexico, junior forward America Frias and sophomore midfielder Val Vargas have made names for themselves on the field. But now, they're channeling that same drive and commitment to make an...
By Sanjana Chadive (Sanjana as managing editor) + 2 others for Daily Bruin - 7 min read
Sundance 2025 Q&A: 'Brides' cast, screenwriter reflects on film's theme of female friendship
“Brides” is inviting viewers on a journey of introspection and faith. Screened at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, Nadia Fall’s directorial debut is an entry into the World Cinema Dramatic Competition. The story follows best friends Doe (Ebada Hassan) and Muna (Safiyya Ingar), who flee the United Kingdom in search of acceptance and belonging in another country. Fall, Hassan, Ingar...
By Lucrezia Castellanos (Sanjana as digital managing editor) + 5 others for Daily Bruin - 6 min read
Service, therapy animals on campus improve student wellness, create community
Animals – whether personal pets or service animals – can be seen around campus. While UCLA’s residential pet policy only allows fish in tanks under 10 gallons, the school’s accommodation services allow students with disabilities to live with service and emotional support animals. These accommodations allow Bruins to reap the mental and physical benefits of pets. Jennifer Dobkin is the...
By Samantha Reavis (Sanjana as managing editor) + 5 others for Daily Bruin - 4 min read
Band Mostly Kosher shares klezmer rock music and Jewish culture with UCLA
On Nov. 20, Mostly Kosher brought its unique flair of klezmer rock to UCLA. The band – which focuses on traditional klezmer music with modern genres ranging from jazz and Latin to rock and folk – played a concert at Lani Hall on Nov. 20. The group’s repertoire consists of traditional klezmer, Israeli and Ladino folk songs alongside original works...
By Lori Bodnar (Sanjana as digital managing editor) + 4 others for Daily Bruin - 5 min read
Arts and crafts popularity builds, offering entrepreneurial chances for students
The growing popularity of arts and crafts allows Bruins to reap the activities' financial and emotional benefits. Over half of the United States adult population participate in arts and crafts – from traditional mediums such as drawing, pottery and knitting to modern practices like digital art and game design – according to a 2022 National Endowment for the Arts survey....
By Martin Sevcik (Sanjana as managing editor) + 3 others for Daily Bruin - 7 min read
Technical Difficulties: Viewers deserve policy, not parasocial relationships, from podcasting politicians
America’s biggest politicians are branching out into new forms of media – and Americans are tuning in. The presidential debate between President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris reached 67 million viewers live. The first debate between President Joe Biden and Donald Trump almost reached the same peak, striking 51 million viewers on CNN. In the absence of a...
By Lucine Ekizian (Sanjana as digital managing editor) + 4 others for Daily Bruin - 5 min read
Comparing voting procedures at UCLA, voter interest: 2020 vs. 2024
Voters will determine the country’s course of direction in the upcoming presidential election. Eligible Bruins can visit Los Angeles voting centers between Oct. 26 and Nov. 5 to cast their vote for the presidential election taking place Nov. 5. While many processes and concerns remain similar to past years, this year’s election includes several changes influenced by the recent political...
