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Men's Basketball

Jan. 17, 2026 12:59 p.m.
UCLA men’s basketball sees winning streak snapped in 86-74 loss to Ohio State

This post was updated Jan. 17 at 2:28 p.m.
Coach Mick Cronin’s squads are often known for their strong defense and toughness.
But the Bruins featured neither against the Buckeyes.

By Noah Massey

A Closer Look

Jan. 17, 2026 11:52 p.m.
It’s their forte: For many, Hill pianos are the key to stress relief

Yeonjun Kim, a trained pianist of 12 years, is used to playing his instrument alone.
But the second-year bioengineering student has found that when he plays the public pianos on the Hill, his solo piano sessions sometimes become more social affairs.

By Mason Leykauf

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Gymnastics

Jan. 16, 2026 5:30 p.m.

UCLA gymnastics prepares for home-opening meet against Nebraska

There is home-field advantage.
And then there is competing in Pauley Pavilion – where banners that boast UCLA’s collection of national titles hang from the rafters, blue and yellow confetti falls from the sky during floor routines and the crowd hangs on to every Bruin gymnast’s last move.

UCLA football’s new roster continues to take shape in 4th transfer portal update

No. 1 UCLA men’s volleyball to face No. 15 McKendree, Concordia in season opener

Sports

Jan. 15, 2026 11:13 p.m.

Dizon’s Disposition: UCLA’s lack of fan culture has no clear solution

UCLA is one of the best sports schools in the nation.
The Bruins have taken home 12 NCAA titles since 2016 and 16 since 2013.
Only Stanford has more NCAA titles.

UCLA Center X AP Readiness Program promotes educational equity, access

UCLA swim and dive to host competition-filled weekend at Spieker Aquatics Center

Gymnastics

Jan. 17, 2026 6:14 p.m.
Jordan Chiles receives perfect 10 vault in UCLA gymnastics victory over Nebraska

Members of UCLA gymnastics cheer following senior Jordan Chiles’ first career 10 on vault. (Brianna Carlson/Daily Bruin staff)

This post was updated Jan. 17 at 7:16 p.m.
Jordan Chiles is known for perfection. The senior has garnered 11 perfect scores to prove it.
But she had yet to achieve this feat on vault. 
Until Saturday.

By Hannah Westerhold

Arts

Jan. 17, 2026 4:37 p.m.
Album Review: ‘Don’t Be Dumb’ strikes all the right chords, exceeds cinematic expectations

This post was updated Jan. 17 at 5:45 p.m.
At long last, A$AP Rocky delivers unequivocal greatness with “Don’t Be Dumb.”
Marking his fourth studio album, the 37-year-old hip-hop artist intuitively blends trap and R&B with jazz, indie rock and industrial styles across fifteen tracks, delivering a tight narrative with room for two more songs following the main tracklist.

By Parsa Arshi

MULTIMEDIA

Editorial Cartoon: “UCLA ‘Winter'”

Editorial Cartoon: “Royce Hall”

UCLA men’s volleyball dominates in 3-0 sweep against Concordia

Editorial Cartoon: “key destroyer 3000”

Editorial Cartoon: “They Just Know”

Community Board

Academics

Jan. 16, 2026 11:29 p.m.
Some community college bachelor’s programs face pushback from UC, CSU

Lisa Roebbelen said the best years of her life were spent learning to care for the dead.
“The combination of science, and art, and anatomy, compassion, and ethics and service … having it all together was in a very meaningful way,” said Roebbelen, a licensed funeral director, cemetery manager and embalmer.

By Phoebe Huss

Sports

Jan. 17, 2026 6:29 p.m.
UCLA women’s basketball to face Maryland, highest-ranked opponent since only loss

The Bruins return home riding two recent road victories.
No. 3 UCLA women’s basketball (16-1, 6-0 Big Ten) will host No. 12 Maryland (17-2, 5-2) on Sunday at Pauley Pavilion in its next conference matchup.

By Ava Abrishamchian

Sports

Jan. 15, 2026 6:13 p.m.

UCLA track and field to send All-American-filled squad to Spokane Sports Showcase

Sprinting and relays often excite.
Pumping arms, long strides and flying track pellets often captivate an audience’s attention as athletes dash for the finish line.
UCLA track and field will send most of its highest-performing sprinters and relay athletes to the Spokane Sports Showcase in Spokane, Washington, on Friday – the squad’s first official meet of the 2026 campaign.

Scouting report: UCLA gymnastics vs. Nebraska

Carlos Roa explores identity, diversity through empowering visuals and set designs

Sports

Jan. 14, 2026 11:00 p.m.

UCLA swim and dive finds big wins at recent meets against Iowa, UCSB, Utah

Homecoming is one of the most anticipated events of the school year for many students.
The same can be said for athletes.
UCLA swim and dive (1-1-1, 1-0-0 Big Ten) had an eventful weekend during its home debut, beating Iowa (1-3) on Friday, before sweeping a quad meet against Iowa, Utah (2-2) and UC Santa Barbara (1-1) on Saturday at Spieker Aquatics Center.

Freshman Nola Matthews begins UCLA gymnastics career with artistry, horror themes

Senior Ciena Alipio leads with responsibility, anchors UCLA gymnastics amid change

The Stack

Jan. 16, 2026 6:50 p.m.

Investigation Reveals UCLA Dining Cut Pest Control Budget Ahead of Rat Infestation

UCLA has consistently underallocated funds to pest control in its residential dining halls, despite warning signs.
The dining halls – including Feast at Rieber, De Neve Residential Restaurant, Bruin Plate and Epicuria at Covel – have not allocated sufficient money for pest control since 2017, consistently failing to increase budgets despite the departments being forced to blow through them each year. 
And amid the administration’s cuts to pest control budgets, a rat infestation forced the closure of Feast in May 2025.

UCLA to face unpredictable underdog on uncertain footing in Penn State game

Opinion: Out-of-state students lack the same resources as their in-state counterparts

Sports

Scouting report: UCLA women’s basketball vs. Maryland

Campus

USAC recap – Jan. 13

Print

Jan. 15, 2026 11:51 p.m.

Daily Bruin Print Issue – Jan. 16, 2026

The Daily Bruin publishes print issues every Monday, Wednesday and Friday during the school year. You can view the online version of The Bruin here.


Demonstrators rally on campus in support of regime change, freedom in Iran

Daily Bruin Print Issue – Jan. 14

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