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April 30, 2026 8:33 p.m.

Alumnus Morton La Kretz leaves legacy of philanthropy, conservation

This post was updated April 30 at 11:28 pm.
Morton La Kretz, a UCLA alumnus and environmental philanthropist, died Jan. 31. He was 100.
La Kretz funded the 2018 renovation of the La Kretz Botany Building and the construction of La Kretz Hall – UCLA’s first building to receive LEED certification, which recognizes sustainable and cost-effective buildings – in 2005.

By Amanda Xi

A Closer Look

April 13, 2026 10:15 p.m.

At Bruin Day, admitted students celebrate, recount their paths to acceptance

This post was updated April 14 at 11 p.m.
Aliza Pinon will soon be the first in her family to attend a four-year university.
Pinon, an admitted student from California’s Central Valley, was accepted to UCLA this spring – an accomplishment that she said was meaningful, coming from a high school with limited resources.

By Amanda Xi

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Feb. 17, 2026 9:39 p.m.

De Neve dining hall Black History Month Dinner celebrates Black culture, soul food

This post was updated Feb. 18 at 11:32 p.m.
Vibrant spotlights, R&B music and soul food filled De Neve Residential Restaurant on Thursday evening for its Black History Month Celebration Dinner.

By Sophia Pu and Amanda Xi

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Nov. 17, 2025 10:35 p.m.

UCLA Dining reduces food trucks on the Hill, sparks concern

This post was updated Nov. 18 at 10:45 p.m.
UCLA Dining is reducing the number of food trucks it offers on the Hill, sparking criticism from vendors and students.