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May 15, 2026 6:11 p.m.
Leanne Betasamosake Simpson speaks with a microphone at a podium. The Indigenous Michi Saagiig Nishnaabeg author recently released her novel, “Theory of Water: Nishnaabe Maps to the Times Ahead.” (Chenrui Zhang/Daily Bruin staff)
Leanne Betasamosake Simpson paints a clear map toward decolonization with her latest book.
As part of an special speaker series, the UCLA American Indian Studies Center welcomed Simpson on Tuesday for a book talk and signing.
By Parsa Arshi
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May 14, 2026 11:20 a.m.Second Take: ‘Not a small tradition’: Spring Sing must be met with excitement, vitality
Eighty years is a long time to keep singing.
Since 1945, Spring Sing has been one of UCLA’s most enduring traditions, born from the kind of spirited, chest-puffing fraternity rivalry that only a campus on the cusp of World War II’s end could produce.
By Eric Sican
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May 13, 2026 3:21 p.m.Album review: MUNA’s ‘Dancing On The Wall’ has rhythm but inconsistently hits its marks
MUNA released an album. “So What”?
In its newest record, “Dancing On The Wall,” the synth-pop music group sounds liberated yet creatively adrift. For its fourth studio album, released May 8, the band substituted its classic romantic yearning with a sentiment far more detached: flirtation without intimacy, longing without devastation and lyrics without memorability.
By Eleanor Meyers
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May 13, 2026 8:52 a.m.Spring Sing 2026: Ishaan Arora takes a poet’s approach to songwriting
From the page to the stage, Ishaan Arora is stepping into the spotlight.
Though he got his start in music playing the violin, the second-year music industry student is now a performer of many talents.
By Paige Kun
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May 12, 2026 10:33 p.m.Film review: ‘Obsession’ struggles to hook viewers – more depth would’ve left watchers obsessed
Editor’s note: This review contains mentions of suicide and self-harm and describes scenes of violence that may be disturbing to some readers.
Warning: Spoilers ahead.
“Obsession” packs a hearty bite for horror fans, but its screenplay could use more substance for viewers to sink their teeth into.
By Reid Sperisen
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May 12, 2026 3:07 p.m.Spring Sing 2026: Synthesis Dance to return with an electrifying performance
This post was updated May 13 at 12:19 a.m.
Synthesis Dance is ready to return to the spotlight at Spring Sing 2026.
The student dance team took the stage at Spring Sing for the first time last year and has prepared a new routine to take the 36-member group back to UCLA’s biggest talent show.
By Reid Sperisen
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May 12, 2026 1:40 p.m.Culinary Grand Prix: Lapaba fuses together Italian, Korean food to create comfort
This post was updated May 12 at 9:14 p.m.
Lapaba’s fusion comes in the form of traditional Korean flavors in Italian comfort food.
Lapaba – a portmanteau of “la pasta bar” – fuses the name with its handmade pastas and Korean flavors.
By Gianluca Centola
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May 12, 2026 12:18 p.m.Restaurant review: Milksha fails to hit the mark, is saved by its quality, in-store experience
This post was updated May 12 at 8:36 p.m.
With a glowing interior and picture-perfect drinks, Milksha arrived in Westwood with drinks that look prettier than they taste.
By Emily Berkowitz and Gwendolyn Lopez
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