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Black History Month
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Campus

Feb. 24, 2026 8:45 p.m.
UC and UC-AFT negotiations tentatively set to begin in March

This post was updated Feb. 24 at 11:37 p.m.
UC lecturers are tentatively set to begin negotiations with the University in March.
The unit of the University Council-American Federation of Teachers representing lecturers reached its current contract with the University in November 2021.

By Josephine Murphy and Delilah Brumer

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A Closer Look

Feb. 24, 2026 5:37 p.m.
Math department standardizes grade cutoffs across lectures to address inequities

The math department’s new grading policy is meant to make grading more equitable across different lectures of the same courses.
But some students say it closely resembles a quota system – which the department bans.

By Leilani Krantz

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Concert review: Gorillaz is yet to peak, brings new sound, unreleased music to Hollywood Palladium

Arts

Feb. 23, 2026 9:39 p.m.

Concert review: Gorillaz is yet to peak, brings new sound, unreleased music to Hollywood Palladium

This post was updated Feb. 24 at 9:40 p.m.
Gorillaz’s recent sound took listeners to new heights – the highest mountain.
On Sunday, the animated British band Gorillaz performed the entirety of their upcoming album at the Hollywood Palladium.

Opinion: Vanity sizing places negative imagery, self-worth on UCLA community

UCLA men’s volleyball sinks Long Beach State for 2nd time this season

USAC recap – Feb. 17

Campus

Feb. 24, 2026 6:26 p.m.

USAC recap – Feb. 17

The Undergraduate Students Association Council unanimously approved a letter at its Feb. 17 meeting that called on UCLA to put a professor on administrative leave because of his correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein.

Five Things: UCLA men’s basketball vs. Illinois

UCLA’s Lily Sturges releases new single, champions women in music production

Men's Basketball

Feb. 24, 2026 10:49 p.m.
Men’s basketball rolls over USC with 30-point performance from Donovan Dent
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Senior guard Donovan Dent points his fingers down while running on the court. Dent led the game with a season-high 30 points, including going 5-for-6 from three-point land. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)

This post was updated Feb. 25 at 12:22 a.m.
The Battle for Los Angeles. The Crosstown Cup. The LA Showdown.
Whatever the game’s nickname is, everything else stays the same.

By Connor Dullinger

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Arts

Feb. 24, 2026 11:45 a.m.
Laughter is the Cure hosts comedy show to raise funds for UCLA children’s hospital

Laughter is medicine, and not all doctors wear white coats.
Laughter is the Cure, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting hospitalized children through live stand-up comedy, held their latest production Saturday at the Lyric Hyperion, a theater in Silver Lake.

By Emily Berkowitz

MULTIMEDIA

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Editorial Cartoon: “Callous Cronin”

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Sidequest: Hollywood celebrity tour

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Gallery: UCLA women’s basketball celebrates Senior Day, Big Ten regular season title

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Gallery: UCLA men’s volleyball win pins second loss to Long Beach State

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Gallery: HOOLIGAN Theatre’s “Seussical” delivers musical comedy, supports basic needs

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Gallery: Black Extravaganza honors Black culture, excellence through student performances

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Men's Volleyball

Feb. 24, 2026 6:41 p.m.
Bruins aim to defend No. 1 ranking in upcoming UC Santa Barbara, Irvine matches

This post was updated Feb. 24 at 10:09 p.m.
About 700 to 1,000 people attempt to climb Mount Everest every year.
At 29,032 feet, every step leaves less room for error.

By Chloe Agas

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Arts

Feb. 22, 2026 3:29 p.m.
Concert review: Del Water Gap’s vocal, emotional range both intimate and loud at The Wiltern

This post was updated Feb. 22 at 7:34 p.m.
Fans will be “Chasing The Chimera” of a concert that could top Del Water Gap’s charming performance.

By Eleanor Meyers

‘Historic performance’: UCLA swim and dive finishes 7th at Big Ten Championships

Sports

Feb. 24, 2026 4:02 p.m.

‘Historic performance’: UCLA swim and dive finishes 7th at Big Ten Championships

There are two options a team can take amid tough competition.
Sink or swim.
And at their second Big Ten Championships, the Bruins took the latter option, earning six school records and four individual podium finishes.

‘Hip-hop is everything to fashion:’ Hip Hop Congress hosts fashion show

Bruins tee off for home tournament in Bruin Wave Invitational

Opinion: It is dangerous, insensitive for UCLA to call Bari Weiss ‘future of journalism’

Opinion

Feb. 24, 2026 2:52 p.m.

Opinion: It is dangerous, insensitive for UCLA to call Bari Weiss ‘future of journalism’

This post was updated Feb. 24 at 3:44 p.m.
Editor’s note: This article contains references to alleged sexual assault, which some readers may find disturbing.
In a now-canceled event, UCLA’s Burkle Center for International Relations invited Bari Weiss, who has a pattern of minimizing sexual assault allegations, to speak at “The Future of Journalism” lecture.

Line Dancing Club builds community, fosters connection one step at a time

UCLA softball beats Auburn, Nevada, Duke in Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic opening

Opinion: Vice Chancellor Michael Beck must answer questions about UCLA’s spending

Opinion

Feb. 24, 2026 3:57 p.m.

Opinion: Vice Chancellor Michael Beck must answer questions about UCLA’s spending

Former UCLA Chief Financial Officer Stephen Agostini alleged that UCLA is running an annual budget deficit of more than $400 million, in a recent interview with the Daily Bruin.

Opinion: Learning lessons is not enough for sexual misconduct accusations

UCLA student Alysa Liu wins 2 Olympic figure skating gold medals

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Men's Basketball

Scouting report: UCLA men’s basketball vs. USC

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Arts

Theater review: Flawed foundation, confused goals cause ‘Sylvia Sylvia Sylvia’ to fall short

The Westwood Enabler’s Instagram account unbanned following temporary suspension

A Closer Look

Feb. 23, 2026 6:59 p.m.

The Westwood Enabler’s Instagram account unbanned following temporary suspension

This post was updated Feb. 24 at 2:01 p.m.
The Westwood Enabler was nearing its 10,000 follower mark on Instagram when the app banned its account Wednesday evening.

Daily Bruin Print Issue – Feb. 22, 2026

UCLA women’s water polo gears for season ahead after second-place conference finish

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