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Black History Month,Flavors of Westwood 2026
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Higher Education

Feb. 11, 2026 10:34 a.m.
Unions hold strike authorization vote, urge UC stand up to Trump administration

Three unions representing about 40,000 UC academic and research employees began an unfair labor practice strike authorization vote Thursday.
The voting period for the three unions – United Auto Workers Local 4811, Research and Public Service Professionals-UAW and Student Services and Academic Professionals-UAW, who are currently in contract negotiations with the UC – is set to close Friday.

By Delilah Brumer

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Campus

Feb. 10, 2026 11:45 p.m.
Materials conservation scholar, engineering professor Ioanna Kakoulli dies at 57

Ioanna Kakoulli, a professor of materials science and engineering, died Jan. 1. She was 57.
Kakoulli was the first female professor hired by UCLA’s materials science and engineering department, according to an obituary posted by UCLA Global Antiquity.

By Alisha Hassanali

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‘It felt like home’: Carissa Clay takes leap of faith with UCLA gymnastics

Features

Feb. 11, 2026 12:41 a.m.

‘It felt like home’: Carissa Clay takes leap of faith with UCLA gymnastics

Carissa Clay knew she was destined to be a Bruin at just eight years old.
Eight-year-old Clay arrived in Westwood with tears streaming down her face.

Film review: ‘The Strangers: Chapter 3’ sabotages suspense with excessive exposition

Bruin Masters Swim Club members see self-growth through UCLA Recreation program

‘It came at the right moment’: Rewinding to UCLA gymnastics’ 2018 championship win

Gymnastics

Feb. 11, 2026 12:29 a.m.

‘It came at the right moment’: Rewinding to UCLA gymnastics’ 2018 championship win

Travel back in time.
2018 was defined by the wedding between Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Marvel’s box office hits and Beyoncé headlining Coachella.

The Shakespeare Company highlights misogyny through ‘The Pliant Girls’

Former Kansas associate head coach Matt Werle to lead UCLA women’s volleyball

Features

Feb. 11, 2026 12:20 a.m.
Jordan Chiles reflects on 4 seasons at her dream school, journey to success
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Senior Jordan Chiles dances during her floor routine. (Daily Bruin file photo, Illustration by Valerie Liman/Daily Bruin Staff)

Jordan Chiles has always been a standout.
But in her fourth and final season with the Bruins, the nation’s No. 1 all-arounder is going for something greater.

By Alexandra Crosnoe

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A Closer Look

Feb. 10, 2026 11:43 p.m.
UCLA psychology student receives prestigious NIH undergraduate scholarship

Khoa-Nathan Ngo is looking to pursue research, serve his community and make a national impact.
Ngo, a fourth-year psychology student, won one of 10 National Institutes of Health undergraduate scholarships offered nationwide in the 2025-26 cycle.

By Keira Perkin

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Editorial Cartoon: “The All-American ICE Supporter”

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Persian Perspectives Today: Beverly Hills Mayor Sharona Nazarian

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Editorial Cartoon: “The End of the CliffNotes”

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Gallery: Exploring The Original Farmers Market’s shops over winter break

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Editorial Cartoon: “Midterms on Elm Street”

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UCLA gymnastics victory over Washington

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Sports

Feb. 11, 2026 3:52 a.m.
Scouting report: UCLA women’s basketball vs. Michigan State

No. 2 UCLA women’s basketball (23-1, 13-0 Big Ten) will travel to East Lansing to face No. 13 Michigan State (20-4, 9-4) on Wednesday. UCLA stands to continue its 17-game win streak, with its only loss coming in November to No.

By Sinclair Richman

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Campus

Feb. 11, 2026 10:35 a.m.
LA City Controller rallies, encourages youth political involvement at UCLA event

The Los Angeles City Controller Kenneth Mejia encouraged young people to get involved in politics and use social media as a political tool at a Wednesday UCLA event.

By Victor Simoes

Restaurant Preview: International dining standouts to open new locations in LA this winter

Arts

Feb. 10, 2026 2:09 p.m.

Restaurant Preview: International dining standouts to open new locations in LA this winter

This post was updated Feb. 10 at 8:40 p.m.
The best way to deal with the winter cold? Stay inside and eat some good food.
This winter season, Los Angeles will see many iconic restaurants open their doors, providing high-quality and diverse food to diners.

Way Home Coffee offers quiet alternative to caffeine-saturated Westwood cafe scene

UCLA researchers look into cannabis health effects with California state grant

Ella Explains: UCLA gymnastics’ all-around power leaves it more poised than ever to win Nationals

Gymnastics

Feb. 11, 2026 12:42 a.m.

Ella Explains: UCLA gymnastics’ all-around power leaves it more poised than ever to win Nationals

The phrase “don’t put all of your eggs in one basket” was coined for a reason.
And it’s a lesson UCLA gymnastics learned last season.
When contending for a national championship, a team must stand out.

Sienna Betts continues rise, meeting expectations ahead of Michigan matchup

John Wooden Center introduces fresh equipment, expanded space

Judge blocks California mask ban, upholds ID laws for federal immigration officers

California

Feb. 11, 2026 10:35 a.m.

Judge blocks California mask ban, upholds ID laws for federal immigration officers

A federal judge issued a temporary ruling Monday that blocked a California law banning federal immigration enforcement officers from wearing masks.
The masking law, which was signed as part of a package of five laws restricting immigration agents in September, went into effect Jan.

Opinion: Valentine’s Day is about loving people, not loving purchases

Daily Bruin Reacts: New sound for the Grammys show breaking boundaries is valued

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Features

Despite injury, Sydney Barros finds her passion, cultural heritage in gymnastics

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Sports

Five Things: UCLA women’s basketball vs. Michigan

Daily Bruin Print Issue – Feb. 11, 2026

Print

Feb. 11, 2026 1:19 a.m.

Daily Bruin Print Issue – Feb. 11, 2026

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Daily Bruin Print Issue – Feb. 9, 2026

Statistics and data science symposium hosts early-career scientists

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