Saturday, June 27

Former assistant coach Tasha Brown (left) talks with head coach Cori Close (right) on the sideline. Brown led the “Mind Gym” program that helped the Bruins win the national championship in the 2025-26 season. (Daily Bruin file photo)

Women’s basketball assistant coach Tasha Brown leaves UCLA for Washington

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One week after head coach Cori Close strengthened her staff, a key member announced her departure from the program. Former UCLA women’s basketball assistant coach Tasha Brown left Westwood and joined Washington’s coaching staff, as announced June 26.



Q&A: LA Pride centers humanity, hope through celebration, action

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This post was updated June 25 at 11:31 p.m. There is Pride even amid prejudice. Christopher Street West held its 56th annual Los Angeles Pride Parade in Hollywood on June 14.


Conservative group files lawsuit against UC for alleged free speech violations

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A conservative group filed a lawsuit against the UC on June 18, alleging that the University’s sexual harassment policies and anti-discrimination training violated free speech. Defending Education, a national organization, alleged that by defining deadnaming – the practice of intentionally using a transgender person’s given name rather than their lived name – as potential sexual harassment, the UC has suppressed students’ opinions.


Rotary Club luncheon highlights Iranian history, ongoing conflict

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An activist and Westwood restaurant owner raised awareness about historical and current conflicts in Iran at a Thursday luncheon. The most recent United States-Iran conflict began Feb.


UCLA club Project Medusa hosts creative workshops for domestic violence survivors


Dizon’s Disposition: John Savage’s nuanced stance on college baseball


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Trump’s DEI crackdown: How federal pressure influences the UC, UCLA

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Since the start of his second term, President Donald Trump has cracked down on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives from the halls of federal government agencies to K-12 schools.

What comes next for Westwood? Residents and experts offer solutions

GSA condemns conversion of Weyburn Terrace to undergraduate housing


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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 »