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2026 Grammys

Sports

Feb. 1, 2026 4:19 p.m.

Women’s basketball finds ranked win over Iowa, extending victory streak to 15

This post was updated Feb. 1 at 9:16 p.m.
The backboard flashed red as graduate student Gianna Kneepkens’ deep shot hung in the air.
As the ball fell comfortably through the net, a roar engulfed the sea of blue – speckled with Hawkeye gold – that filled the stands of Pauley Pavilion.
Kneepkens’ buzzer-beating 3-pointer sent the Bruins into halftime with a double-digit lead they never relinquished, powering No.

By Willa Campion

Men's Volleyball

Jan. 30, 2026 7:55 p.m.

UCLA men’s volleyball sweeps Ohio State, sets NCAA record for longest set

This post was updated Feb 1. at 9:24 p.m.
The scoreboard at Pauley Pavilion read 48-46.
A typical halftime score for coach Mick Cronin’s team, or a glance at the video monitor during a coach Cori Close timeout.

By Una O'Farrell

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Men's Tennis

Jan. 30, 2026 4:49 p.m.

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

They say pressure makes diamonds.
A trip to the Bay will test who can take the heat and who cracks under pressure.
No. 14 UCLA men’s tennis (2-1) will face No.

UCLA foreign language faculty, students criticize language program cuts

UCLA Anderson School of Management appoints Gareth James as dean

Students, community members participate in Westwood homeless count

Los Angeles

Jan. 31, 2026 8:18 p.m.

Students, community members participate in Westwood homeless count

Community members documented the number of people experiencing homelessness in Westwood as part of a larger Los Angeles wide count Jan. 22.
Both first-time volunteers and returners – including UCLA students and faculty – participated in the Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count, an annual three-day count of the amount of people experiencing homelessness within different LA communities.

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

International

Feb. 1, 2026 5:58 p.m.

Thousands of people protest in Westwood for Iranian regime change

People protest in Westwood on Sunday for Iranian regime change. Protesters blocked off part of Westwood Boulevard between Wilshire Boulevard and Santa Monica Boulevard starting at about 12:45 p.m. (Andrew Ramiro Diaz/Photo editor)

This post was updated Feb. 1 at 9:59 p.m.
Thousands of people blocked off streets and protested in Westwood on Sunday for Iranian regime change.
Protesters – who chanted “we want freedom” and “Trump, act now” – blocked off parts of Westwood Boulevard between Wilshire Boulevard and Santa Monica Boulevard starting at about 12:45 p.m.
The Islamic Republic, Iran’s incumbent government, has killed more than 6,000 people since protests broke out in the country in December amid an economic crisis, according to the United States-based Human Rights Activists News Agency.

By Alexandra Crosnoe and Amanda Velasco

A Closer Look

Jan. 30, 2026 4:50 p.m.

LA Fires Research Conference fosters discussion on fire survivors’ experiences

More than half of tested homes in Los Angeles county fire-impacted communities had unsafe contaminant levels one year after the January 2025 fires, a survivor advocacy group said at the first annual LA Fires Research Conference on Jan.

By Nicholas Mouchawar

MULTIMEDIA

Editorial Cartoon: “Next Stop, Our Bruins”

More than 1,000 at UCLA protest ICE crackdown

Editorial Cartoon: “Which is it…”

Editorial Cartoon: “Laundry Troubles!”

Editorial Cartoon: “Meal Swipe Mania”

Illustrator Standalone: Birds at UCLA

Men's Basketball

Jan. 31, 2026 11:37 a.m.

Trent Perry’s newfound limelight may see uncertain future with Skyy Clark return

When a team loses one of its best two-way players, chaos typically ensues.
Senior Skyy Clark went down with a hamstring injury in the second half of UCLA’s 74-61 loss to Iowa on Jan.

By Connor Dullinger

A Closer Look

Jan. 30, 2026 10:38 p.m.

Music tuned to shape UCLA dining hall experiences through curated playlists

UCLA Dining employees curate specialized playlists for diners to enjoy, from Epicuria’s European melodies to Bruin Plate’s upbeat soundtrack.
Dan Csolak, a UCLA Dining services manager, said he and assistant general manager Constantine Maureas create playlists for regular service and themed dinners at Bruin Plate and Epicuria.

By Victor Simoes

Campus

Jan. 31, 2026 7:29 p.m.

USAC recap – Jan. 27

The Undergraduate Students Association Council unanimously approved a letter condemning increased immigration enforcement activity at its Jan. 27 meeting.
USAC is the official undergraduate student government at UCLA.

UCLA women’s water polo aims to build identity at Triton Invitational

UCLA men’s volleyball to face Vanguard, Ohio State at home before away stretch

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

Sports

Feb. 1, 2026 8:25 a.m.

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

Familiar opponents and a treacherous course lie in waiting.
No. 23 UCLA women’s golf will compete in the Therese Hession Regional Challenge, hosted by Ohio State, from Sunday to Tuesday at Palos Verdes Golf Club.

Restaurant review: PopUp Bagels brings delicious schmears, ‘rip-and-dip’ bagels to Brentwood

UC Regents hear public comments from UC community members at January meeting

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

Arts

Jan. 30, 2026 8:11 p.m.

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

The wait is almost over, and soon golden gramophones will be claimed.
On Sunday, music’s biggest night is back for its 68th rendition. Returning to its regular venue, Crypto.com Arena, the 2026 Grammys will recognize music talents across 95 categories – including the newly added Best Album Cover and Best Traditional Country Album.