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By Sam Mulick (Sanjana as managing editor) + 4 others for Daily Bruin - 4 min read
Academics host 24-hour reading of Palestinian writer Edward Said’s ‘Out of Place’
It’s not every day one can listen to a book reading for 24 hours straight. Twenty-seven UCLA departments and units collaborated to host a 24-hour reading of Edward Said’s 1999 memoir “Out of Place” from Tuesday to Wednesday. The event, hosted in the Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden, allowed students to hear Said’s memoir about his life and identity as...
By Eric Sican (Sanjana as assistant editor) + 3 others for Daily Bruin - 5 min read
Espresso Chronicles: With overpriced food and mediocre drinks, Sipp Coffee House fails to satisfy
The newest boho chic coffee shop allured me with its stylish character yet released me with its costly prices and awkward seating. When visiting Sipp Coffee House, a recently opened establishment in Westwood, I entered with high expectations because of the area’s prodigious coffee scene. Much to my chagrin, I left with a dead laptop and a craving for coffee...
By Riya Abiram (Sanjana as digital managing editor) + 4 others for Daily Bruin - 6 min read
Analyzing Chancellor-designate Julio Frenk’s leadership at University of Miami
Following his presidency at the University of Miami, Julio Frenk will assume the role of UCLA chancellor Jan. 1, 2025, bringing experiences that may shape his leadership approach and values. When Frenk took the helm of the University of Miami in 2015, his administration set a multitude of goals for academic excellence, diversity and institutional growth. While some praised him...
By Gustavo Calva Hernandez (Sanjana as digital managing editor) + 5 others for Daily Bruin - 6 min read
Logistics of applying to, participating in UCLA study abroad programs
As the academic year approaches, many Bruins are eager to study abroad and immerse themselves in a different culture for a quarter or semester. UCLA offers three main study abroad opportunities: global internships, travel studies and exchange programs. Global internships offer the opportunity for students to work with international organizations, travel studies allow students to take UCLA-taught courses abroad, and...
By Natalie Bachman (Sanjana as digital managing editor) + 5 others for Daily Bruin - 6 min read
For nonmusic students, music performance serves as source of respite and growth
Music performance is a significant aspect of the college experience for many Bruins, with many nonmusic students actively engaging in interdisciplinary passions through various creative communities at UCLA. Hayden Ghosh, a third-year mathematics/economics student, is currently in Game Music Ensemble, a student-run organization that rehearses and performs music from video games at on-campus concerts each quarter. He said the organization’s...
By Lucrezia Castellanos (Sanjana as digital managing editor) + 4 others for Daily Bruin - 6 min read
A look inside how students interact with UCLA's meal swipe system
UCLA’s meal plan system provides Bruins with access to a variety of dining options: food trucks, dining halls and on-campus restaurants. At the beginning of each school year, students living on the Hill choose between six distinct plans differentiated by amount and flexibility. Meal plans offer 11, 14 or 19 swipes per week and are further differentiated by two plan...
By Davis Hoffman (Sanjana as managing editor) + 5 others for Daily Bruin - 5 min read
Luke Beall blurs lines between authenticity and artifice in film 'Fatal Exposure'
Despite setbacks, “Fatal Exposure" not only resonates with audiences but also chills them. Helmed by fourth-year physics student Luke Beall, the Film & Photography Society’s self-described most ambitious film yet follows a young actress as she is stalked throughout a shoot while navigating modern-day girlhood. Shot on a tight schedule over the course of three days, the self-reflexive horror film...
By Natalie Ralston (Sanjana as managing editor) + 5 others for Daily Bruin - 5 min read
The Color Box spotlights stories of underrepresented communities in theater
Blending vibrant productions, compelling stories and diverse casts, The Color Box Production Company colors outside the lines of traditional theater. Founded in 2017, The Color Box is a student-run theater production company that spotlights diverse communities and their stories. Since its inception, The Color Box has served as an outlet for Bruins of all backgrounds to foster their passion for...
By Isabella Appell (Sanjana as managing editor) + 5 others for Daily Bruin - 5 min read
Student-led production company Newland Pictures builds hands-on experience
Newland Pictures is uplifting student voices in a brand new way. Founded in 2023, the student-run production company provides opportunities and guidance to those wanting to break into the film industry. Third-year theater student Emily Newland said she created Newland Pictures with the intent of circulating underrepresented stories on screen. Newland said there was no centralized way for students at...
By Connor Dullinger (Sanjana as managing editor) + 4 others for Daily Bruin - 4 min read
Men's soccer falls to Cal State Fullerton in first loss of the season
Shades of 2023. After losing 4-1 last season, No. 6 UCLA men’s soccer (2-1-1) was defeated 3-1 by Cal State Fullerton (2-3) again Thursday night at Wallis Annenberg Stadium. The game marked UCLA’s first loss and conceded goal this season. The Bruin defensive line has been the squad's strongest attribute this season – racking up three clean sheets in the...
