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By Sam Mulick (Sanjana as managing editor) + 5 others for Daily Bruin - 4 min read
Bright flashes of future as men's soccer defeats Portland with 2 freshmen goals
It had been four years since two UCLA freshmen scored in the same game. That changed Friday night. The goals were courtesy of former LAFC Academy teammates midfielder Tamir Ratoviz and defender Shakir Nixon – who not only each netted their first collegiate goals, but also set one another up for their breakthrough scores. No. 10 UCLA men’s soccer (2-0-1)...
By Aaron Doyle (Sanjana as managing editor) + 4 others for Daily Bruin - 4 min read
Women take team second, men show fresh faces in cross country opener at elevation
An unexpected fourth competitor appeared at the Bruins’ season-opener – elevation. UCLA cross country kicked off its season with a tri-meet against UC Riverside and UC Santa Barbara in Big Bear Lake, California, on Friday. Nearly 7,000 feet above sea level, the Bruins finished second in the team competition for the women’s 3.2-mile race with 35 points. Individually, four women...
By Connor Dullinger (Sanjana as managing editor) + 3 others for Daily Bruin - 4 min read
UCLA men's soccer seeks to rise above Portland Pilots at upcoming matchup
Two top-10 opponents will meet Friday. After beating then-No. 11 Loyola Marymount and tying with then-No. 18 James Madison, UCLA men’s soccer (1-0-1) rose from No. 21 to No. 10 and will face No. 8 Portland (1-0) at Wallis Annenberg Stadium. The match is the third of five home games the Bruins have scheduled to open the 2024 season. Portland...
By Matthew Niiya (Sanjana as managing editor) + 4 others for Daily Bruin - 4 min read
UCLA football begins inaugural season in the Big Ten against Hawai’i on Saturday
Hawai’i – known as the Aloha State – is a dream vacation destination for many, but the Bruins won't be there to relish the sun-kissed beaches. It's a business trip. UCLA football commences its inaugural season in the Big Ten against Hawai’i (1-0) at the Clarence T. C. Ching Athletics Complex on Saturday afternoon. Coach DeShaun Foster will ride into...
By Connor Dullinger (Sanjana as managing editor) + 4 others for Daily Bruin - 4 min read
Led by Ethan Garbers, veteran talent forms core of UCLA football's offensive corps
Experience and veteran leadership will steer the Bruins through a season of new beginnings. Redshirt senior Ethan Garbers' role as UCLA football's first-string quarterback has provided UCLA football and coach DeShaun Foster with both stability and familiarity under center. And though Garbers' role has been firmly secured for weeks now, Foster said redshirt sophomore Justyn Martin will assume backup responsibilities...
By Martin Sevcik (Sanjana as assistant editor) + 4 others for Daily Bruin - 6 min read
Second Take: AI-generated art introduces harmful, unethical narratives to political campaigns
If the American electorate is not careful, a new form of political art may trump election integrity and workers’ rights On August 18, an image of Taylor Swift in an Uncle Sam costume endorsing Donald Trump materialized on Trump's Truth Social account. The same day, Trump posted an image to his X (formerly known as Twitter) page of his Democratic...
By Samantha Garcia (Sanjana as managing editor) + 4 others for Daily Bruin - 3 min read
UCLA women's soccer scores 5th consecutive shutout with victory over BYU
Senior defender Lily Reale blasted a corner kick to the back of the box in the fifth minute of the game. The Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week hit her target – senior defender Jayden Perry – but Perry's attempt to head the ball into the goal fell just short. Nevertheless, graduate student midfielder Meg Boade was in line...
By Jeannie Kim (Sanjana as assistant editor) + 4 others for Daily Bruin - 5 min read
Amelie McGrath entrances listeners with vulnerable, relatable lyrics
amelie kalia is not merely a good kid – she’s something more. Amelie McGrath – who performs as amelie kalia – released her first single June 28. Though the rising third-year music industry student has been writing songs since she was nine years old, “good kid” marks the first work she has shared with the rest of the world. With...
By Sabrina Messiha (Sanjana as managing editor) + 4 others for Daily Bruin - 3 min read
UCLA men's soccer ties ranked opponent in second game of season
In only their second game of the season, the Bruins met their second ranked opponent. But unlike the team’s first matchup against No. 11 Loyola Marymount, No. 21 UCLA men's soccer tied No. 18 James Madison on Sunday night at Wallis Annenberg Stadium. Despite strong efforts from both teams, the Bruins’ second official game of the season remained scoreless.“This team’s...
By Ruwani Jayasekara (Sanjana as assistant editor) + 4 others for Daily Bruin - 5 min read
Mirrorball Productions provides creative, inclusive space for UCLA creators
Reflecting a kaleidoscope of identities, Mirrorball Productions is shining its light on campus’ underrepresented artists. Stepping into its first full year as a campus organization, the film production company is embracing inclusivity and exploration, president of Mirrorball Productions Javeon Shannon said, honoring its founding mission to nurture a space for artists of all backgrounds to share their stories. Established by...
