Gymnastics
Feb. 7, 2026 5:17 p.m.This post was updated Feb. 7 at 8:13 p.m.
Not many gymnasts achieve perfection.
Especially two weeks in a row – and with two different routines.
But senior Jordan Chiles performed her Prince-themed floor routine for the first time since December on Saturday and was deemed perfect once again.
“There’s a sold out crowd that literally were giving her a standing ovation,” said coach Janelle McDonald.
By Hannah Westerhold
Arts
Feb. 5, 2026 2:47 p.m.This post was updated Feb. 6 at 1:26 a.m.
Come lunchtime, Westwood’s fast-casual bowl spots buzz with Bruins, reflecting the traction of what have been dubbed “slop bowls.”
The phenomenon of “slop bowls” is ubiquitous in the dining atmosphere, with restaurants like Gogobop, Falafel Inc and CAVA all around Westwood.
By Emily Berkowitz
Men's Tennis
Feb. 5, 2026 9:10 p.m.
Sports
Feb. 6, 2026 12:24 a.m.Fire
Feb. 5, 2026 2:21 p.m.
Firefighters and police officers stand outside of 99 Ranch Market. A vehicle crashed into the grocery store Thursday, killing three people. (Max Zhang/Daily Bruin staff)
This post was updated Feb. 5 at 11:36 p.m.
A car crashed into the 99 Ranch Market on Westwood Boulevard on Thursday, killing three people and injuring at least six.
Two blocks of Westwood Boulevard – from Wilkins Avenue to Wellworth Avenue – were completely blocked off as of 1:50 p.m., along with the intersecting block of Rochester Avenue.
By Maggie Konecky and Zimo Li
A Closer Look
Feb. 6, 2026 8:50 a.m.The California Department of Cannabis Control gave UCLA four grants in January totaling $7.3 million for cannabis research.
These grants will fund four research studies that will allow UCLA to develop the science and evidence to help guide public policy related to cannabis availability, safety and accessibility, said Ziva Cooper, a professor-in-residence of psychiatry and behavioral sciences.
By Charlie Hamilton
MULTIMEDIA
Editorial Cartoon: “The End of the CliffNotes”
Gallery: Exploring The Original Farmers Market’s shops over winter break
Editorial Cartoon: “Midterms on Elm Street”
UCLA gymnastics victory over Washington
Editorial Cartoon: “Overload”
Gallery: Men’s club ice hockey plays final home game of its 100th season
Football
Feb. 4, 2026 7:44 p.m.This post was updated Feb. 6 at 12:05 a.m.
Bob Chesney stipulated the four pillars he intended to build his program on in Westwood.
Competence, connection, character and chemistry.
By Connor Dullinger
Arts
Feb. 5, 2026 11:24 p.m.This post was updated Feb. 6 at 12:09 a.m.
“Heated Rivalry” and Taylor Swift have more in common than you might think.
The Crave original series, which aired on HBO Max in the United States, has become mainstream internet culture’s latest obsession.
