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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Much like the original, “Beetlejuice,” “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” has got the juice. Director Tim Burton’s “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” appeared in theaters Friday, resurrecting his ghoulish 1988 comedy classic “Beetlejuice” from its presumed death after 36 years. The film embraces this lost time, centering on spiritual medium Lydia Deetz (Winona Ryder) hosting her father’s funeral in the original film’s haunted manor decades after...

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As the 2024 season commences, the Bruins will kick off as the nation's top placeholders. No. 1 UCLA men’s water polo returns to competitive waters for the 2024 season with a match against No. 11 UC Santa Barbara at the Triton Invitational on Friday. The Bruins have defeated the Gauchos in their last 18 games, allowing only one loss in...

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