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2026 Grammys,Black History Month
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Sports

Feb. 4, 2026 10:21 p.m.
UCLA women’s basketball defeats Rutgers in 40-point victory

With time counting down on the shot clock in the opening possession, senior guard Kiki Rice launched a step-back 3-pointer that flew out-of-bounds. 
Rutgers forward Faith Blackstone responded less than 10 seconds later with a banked 3 – giving the Scarlet Knights a 3-0 lead.

By Noah Massey

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California

Feb. 3, 2026 11:07 p.m.
LA County Sheriffs yet to ban license plate data sharing with federal agencies

Los Angeles County Sheriffs have not banned sharing license plate data with immigration enforcement agencies, despite a 2016 law prohibiting state police from sharing these images with the federal government.

By Phoebe Huss

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Opinion: No-takeout policy leads to unfair, inequitable outcomes, access

Opinion

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

Opinion: No-takeout policy leads to unfair, inequitable outcomes, access

As I left Bruin Plate one evening last quarter, I heard a voice behind me urgently yell, “STOP!”
I turned around to a dining hall employee looking directly at me.

Congo Basin Institute Club connects Bruins to environmental research in Cameroon

UCLA men’s tennis prepares for season’s 1st road matches against Stanford, Cal

Men’s basketball looks to bounce back in matchup against struggling Rutgers

Men's Basketball

Feb. 3, 2026 2:36 p.m.

Men’s basketball looks to bounce back in matchup against struggling Rutgers

A gut punch often serves as a wake-up call.
UCLA men’s basketball (15-7, 7-4 Big Ten) was on the brink of capturing its eighth conference victory against Indiana on Saturday, a game that coach Mick Cronin’s squad ostensibly sealed after sophomore guard Trent Perry drained a 3-pointer to tie the contest with less than two seconds remaining in regulation and then netted another to mount a three-point lead with less than two minutes remaining in double overtime.

Grammys 2026: UCLA alumnus, composer sees opera ‘Intelligence’ nominated for Grammy

Book Preview: Winter reads bring thematically rich novels from returners and debut writers alike

Academics

Feb. 3, 2026 10:55 p.m.
UCLA professor discussed students, class with Jeffrey Epstein, DOJ documents show
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Mark Tramo, an associate adjunct professor of neurology, holds a guitar. Tramo corresponded with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein via email between 2010 to 2019, including about Tramo’s UCLA class. (Daily Bruin file photo)

This post was updated Feb. 4 at 12:21 a.m.
Editor’s Note: This article contains references to sex offenses, including against minors, which some readers may find disturbing.

By Phoebe Huss

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A Closer Look

Feb. 3, 2026 7:55 p.m.
USAC’s financial transparency website initiative remains delayed past expectations

The Undergraduate Students Association Council’s Financial Supports Commission anticipated releasing a finalized financial transparency website detailing the council’s funding allocations by June 2025.
Months after the original deadline, the website still showed data from USAC’s 2024-25 academic year budget.

By Caitlin Brockenbrow

MULTIMEDIA

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Editorial Cartoon: “Overload”

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Gallery: Men’s club ice hockey plays final home game of its 100th season

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Gallery: Jordan Chiles scores perfect 10 on floor in Pride-themed meet against Washington

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Gallery: Over 1,000 UCLA students protest, strike against increasing ICE activity

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Editorial Cartoon: “As Easy as Riding a Bike”

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Gallery: UCLA women’s basketball earns top 10 victory in win over Iowa

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Softball

Feb. 3, 2026 6:35 p.m.
Roster reset: UCLA softball brings new pitchers, utility players into 2026 season

This post was updated Feb. 3 at 9:56 p.m.
No. 10 UCLA softball begins its 2026 season Friday, and an offseason filled with transfers, graduating players and freshmen recruits helped the squad take on a new look.

By Sinclair Richman

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Men's Tennis

Feb. 2, 2026 9:06 p.m.
UCLA men’s tennis defeats California, falls to Stanford in 2026 first away games

The winner raised his arms in triumph for a brief moment.
A crowd of nine converged upon him, sweeping him off his feet and tackling him to the ground.

By Badri Viswanathan

Flavors of Westwood: Bella Pita serves healthy Mediterranean food founded on family, nostalgia

Arts

Feb. 3, 2026 1:12 p.m.

Flavors of Westwood: Bella Pita serves healthy Mediterranean food founded on family, nostalgia

Bella Pita remains a rare constant in Westwood Village, serving fresh, customizable Mediterranean food seasoned with family tradition.
Founded in 2007, the restaurant has survived waves of changes, from shifting student habits to the rising cost of rent and the shadow of COVID-19, said Medy Sanadidi, a retired UCLA adjunct professor and founder of Bella Pita.

UCLA swim and dive sets 2 relay records in loss to USC, wins match against Nevada

Flavors of Westwood: Pinches Tacos brings flavors, sense of community to Westwood food scene

Alexa Cruz becomes inaugural recipient of Carol Burnett scholarship

Arts

Feb. 3, 2026 11:32 a.m.

Alexa Cruz becomes inaugural recipient of Carol Burnett scholarship

For one UCLA student, a celebrated alumnus has offered an extra boost to her educational pursuits.
Alexa Cruz, a first-year theater student with an emphasis in musical theater, is the inaugural recipient of the Carol Burnett Endowed Undergraduate Scholarship in Musical Theater.

UCLA track and field claims multiple top-10 finishes at Millrose Games, UW Invite

Women’s golf looks to conquer familiar foes at Therese Hession Regional Challenge

Grammys 2026 Q&A: Award winners discuss creative inspiration, impact of academy recognition

Arts

Feb. 3, 2026 2:33 p.m.

Grammys 2026 Q&A: Award winners discuss creative inspiration, impact of academy recognition

This post was updated Feb. 3 at 8:01 p.m.
Music’s biggest night is an all-day event.
The 68th Annual Grammy Awards highlighted a year of musical projects across 95 categories this Sunday.

Opinion: UCLA’s AI policies must be consistent, include more regulations on faculty use

Grammys 2026: Daily Bruin writers predict 68th Grammy Awards winners

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Football

Film Breakdown: UCLA football fortifies its defensive line through transfer portal

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Sports

UCLA women’s tennis bounces back from Cal loss to defeat Stanford in away series

Daily Bruin Print Issue – Feb. 4, 2026

Print

Feb. 4, 2026 12:42 a.m.

Daily Bruin Print Issue – Feb. 4, 2026

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Women’s water polo wipes out Trojans to claim Triton Invitational title

Daily Bruin Print Issue – Feb. 2, 2026

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