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May 19, 2026 9:49 p.m.
This post was updated May 23 at 11:26 a.m.
This is the seventh edition of the Daily Bruin Diversity Report, created to publicize the demographics of the Daily Bruin staff and be transparent about the steps The Bruin is taking to improve its diversity, equity and inclusion.
Introduction
For the seventh consecutive year, the Daily Bruin has reflected on its progress toward becoming a more diverse and representative source of journalism for the UCLA community.
By Alexandra Crosnoe, Dylan Winward, and Ayushi Kadakia
The Stack
April 24, 2026 10:16 p.m.How much will this year’s proposed student government referendums cost you?
Three referendums on the May election ballot could add $87 to UCLA undergraduate students’ quarterly fees, generating more than $8.6 million annually.
UCLA undergraduate students will vote in May on three referendums that would increase their quarterly fees beginning fall 2026.
By Christina Uong and Helen Yuan
The Stack
Feb. 27, 2026 5:44 p.m.UCLA Police Department budget breakdown reflects difference in weaponry
The UCLA Police Department has the smallest stock of lethal weapons in the UC, but the largest stock of less-than-lethal munitions, according to data obtained from the university.
By Yinbo Zhang and Chloe Chen
The Stack
Feb. 23, 2026 5:05 p.m.Are All General Education Courses Created Equal?: Exploring GE Grade Distributions
The likelihood of earning an A or higher in a GE course can vary by more than 20% depending on the requirement it fulfills.
With more than 400 general education courses across 97 departments to choose from – and with anywhere from 7-100% of students earning As or better in each one – UCLA students have lots to consider when selecting their next GE.
By Helen Yuan and Christina Uong
The Stack
Jan. 31, 2026 7:42 p.m.Can students eat healthy at UCLA’s dining halls?
Key Takeaways:
Protein served at the three UCLA dining halls usually has around five grams of protein per ounce, so reaching the daily recommended protein consumption level is dependent on the serving size.
UCLA creates balanced dishes at every dining hall, so reaching the daily calorie requirements is possible as long as students are mindful of their dining decisions.
By Sydney Tomsick, Gabriel Schwinden, Lillian Wu, and Leo Feng
The Stack
Jan. 21, 2026 6:45 p.m.The True Cost of the Increased Value of a Meal Swipe
This post was updated Jan. 23 at 12:29 p.m.
Inflation has made on-campus meals more expensive for students living on the Hill, according to a recent analysis of price data.
By Lipika Goel, Irisa Le, Joyce Hu, and Madison Jones
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.
By Bianca Peralta, Vidusha Adira, and Siddharth Singh
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