Thursday, May 14

In the news:

People supporting the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3299 – a union representing about 40,000 UC workers – picket on UCLA’s campus. The union reached a contract with the University early Thursday morning after more than two years of bargaining, averting an open-ended strike hours before it was set to begin. (Ruby Galbraith/Daily Bruin staff)

AFSCME Local 3299 reaches contract with UC after 2 years, cancels indefinite strike

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A union representing about 40,000 UC workers reached a contract with the University early Thursday morning after more than two years of negotiations, averting an open-ended strike hours before it was set to begin.



Dully’s Drop: Reflecting on, grading UCLA men’s basketball’s 2025 portal pick-ups

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This post was updated May 13 at 3:08 p.m. The transfer portal is a never-ending cycle. A large chunk of players leave, while typically a solid contingent stays as the ever-swinging door of the portal goes back and forth.


Total campaign ban for USAC presidential candidate lifted despite violations

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This post was updated May 13 at 4:33 p.m. The USA Judicial Board ruled Wednesday morning that a presidential candidate for the Undergraduate Students Association Council could continue campaigning, despite a complete ban received from the USA Elections Board.


Spring Sing 2026: Ishaan Arora takes a poet’s approach to songwriting

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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.


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Does having friends actually make you live longer?

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The health risks of prolonged loneliness are comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day, according to a 2023 report by former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy.

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Academic student workers and graduate student researchers represented by the United Auto Workers union recently ended a nearly six-week strike in which they called for better working conditions and equitable wages. The contract stipulates pay increases for all workers – for some, pay increases of up to 80% – as well as anti-harassment policies and increased childcare support. However, the negotiations have struck controversy among some UAW members dissatisfied with the results of the contract. What are your thoughts on this issue? Submit View results without voting »