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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...
By Amy Wong (Sanjana as managing editor) + 4 others for Daily Bruin - 5 min read
'Disclaimer' features Iranian stories, promotes openness to diverse perspectives
“Disclaimer” worked to reframe claims on the relations between the United States and Iran through theater Friday and Saturday. UCLA’s Nimoy Theater produced three shows of the dramatic play "Disclaimer," which begins as an anti-war propaganda narrative that later progresses into a murder mystery through interactive crowd work. Written in 2017 around the time of former President Donald Trump’s executive...
By Katherine Wang (Sanjana as digital managing editor) + 4 others for Daily Bruin - 6 min read
The Quad: Consumerist ploy, genuine self-growth or both? Exploring effects of 'glowing up'
Summer and winter breaks give Bruins extra time to pursue a number of activities, including transforming themselves. The term "glow-up" – slang for a positive change in appearance, behaviors or skills – was popularized in the late 2010s on social media and remains relevant today. Makando Mutanda, a clinician at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine’s Behavioral Wellness Center,...
By Reid Sperisen (Sanjana as managing editor) + 3 others for Daily Bruin - 6 min read
Gramian-Emrani Center for Iranian Music opens, fostering cultural understanding
UCLA’s commitment to celebrating and preserving Iranian music continues to expand. On Sunday, the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music held a celebratory opening for the Gramian-Emrani Center for Iranian Music. The formation of the Center was made possible through a $5 million pledge by alumnus Haleh Emrani in memory of her husband, Ahmad Gramian. UCLA previously had an Iranian...
By Reid Sperisen (Sanjana as managing editor) + 3 others for Daily Bruin - 7 min read
Art exhibit preview: Fall installments focus on themes including history, society
As the leaves begin to blanket the ground, a change of scenery presents Los Angeles in new ways. This fall also brings a change of setting inside LA’s museums, with fine art from avant-garde designs to reimagined portrayals of light promising to transport visitors through history and space with fresh eyes. Read on to learn more about a handful of...
By Kayla Williams (Sanjana as managing editor) + 5 others for Daily Bruin - 4 min read
Bruinbard takes a stab at understanding political violence in "Julius Caesar"
UCLA’s Shakespeare Company – also known as Bruinbard – is stabbing at political violence and its consequences with a rendition of “Julius Caesar.” Bruinbard’s “Julius Caesar” is set to debut with two shows Nov. 23 and 24 in the Charles E. Young Grand Salon, located in Kerckhoff Hall. The student-run theater company kicked off auditions for the classic play's 15...
By Reid Sperisen (Sanjana as managing editor) + 3 others for Daily Bruin - 6 min read
Getty Center hosts Celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day, celebrates Native cultures
At the Getty Center, celebrating the diversity of Indigenous people is best represented through an array of art. The Getty Center will host its third annual Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day event Saturday. The event is set to highlight the work of Indigenous artists across several mediums and multiple Native American cultures, with this year’s theme centered around flora and native...
By Gabrielle Gillette (Sanjana as managing editor) + 4 others for Daily Bruin - 5 min read
Jewish organizations host vigil on 1-year anniversary of Oct. 7 Hamas attack
Hundreds of people attended a vigil Monday evening to observe the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks. The attacks on Israel by Hamas – a militant group and Palestinian political party – killed at least 1,200 Israelis and led to nearly 250 hostages captured, according to ABC News. Participants in the vigil walked around 6:00 p.m. from Hillel...
By Martin Sevcik (Sanjana as managing editor) + 5 others for Daily Bruin - 5 min read
Second Take: School phone bans, Instagram Teen Accounts both imperfect solutions
Teenagers are caught in a battle for the future of their feeds. Instagram announced its novel Teen Accounts feature Sept. 17, outlining how users under 18 would soon discover content and messaging restrictions imposed on their accounts. Besides safety considerations, Instagram is curtailing teens’ time on the app, muting notifications on teen accounts from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. and...
