Sunday, September 6

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A handful of Bruins band together after a season-opening win over the Golden Bears. The UCLA win opens the era of head coach Bob Chesney after a 3-9 2025 season. (Presley Liu/Daily Bruin senior staff)

The Bruins are back: UCLA football opens season with late-night triumph over Cal

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A more cinematic storyline perhaps could not have been scripted. Two in-state rivals, two new head coaches and a plethora of weapons up and down both rosters.



Album Review: Kasabian’s “ACT III” embraces dance but leaves rock identity questions unanswered

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In a three-act story, the third act typically brings the climax and resolution. There’s hardly any of either in Kasabian’s “ACT III.” The English alternative rock band released its ninth studio album “ACT III” on Friday.


UCLA launches digital humanities major, establishes standalone department

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UCLA will launch a new digital humanities major this fall, integrating the study of society with technology. UCLA announced the new department and major Aug. 27 after offering the digital humanities minor for nearly two decades.


Q&A: Emmy-nominated actress Karolina Wydra says acting is a powerful, fulfilling art

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From finding financial independence as a model to fulfillment as an actress, Karolina Wydra has now earned a Emmy nomination with her newest role. This July, Wydra was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her performance as Zosia in “Pluribus.” Released in 2025, the science fiction Apple TV series created by “Breaking Bad” showrunner Vince Gilligan follows a futuristic version of Earth where an alien virus has infected all of humanity, turning humans into a peaceful hive mind with a collective consciousness.


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Opinion: Parties are fine, but UCLA needs more spaces for meaningful conversation


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A catalyst for change: Exploring UCLA’s shift away from single-use packaging

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Many Bruins are familiar with the small reminder on the side of their coffee cups instructing them to compost once they get their fill of caffeine.

Inside UCLA’s most tight-knit organizations, where Bruins find lifelong community

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