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People walk by the 600 block of Gayley Avenue. (Crystal Tompkins/Daily Bruin senior staff)

UCLA student allegedly struck by thrown object on Gayley Avenue, UCPD investigating

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UCPD is investigating an alleged aggravated assault that occurred on Gayley Avenue at 1:20 a.m. Friday morning.  A UCLA student reported being struck in the head by an object intentionally thrown at him on the 600 block of Gayley Avenue, according to a Saturday UCPD Clery Timely Warning alert.



UCLA childcare program, which faced 2024 sex abuse case, to close amid budget deficit

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UCLA will shut down two of its childcare centers – one of which employed a teacher arrested for child sexual abuse in 2024 – next June, university leadership announced Thursday evening.


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.


Album review: Phoebe Bridgers returns to Earth on ‘Lost Weekend,’ finds herself after 2-year break

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Phoebe Bridgers grows up and goes home on her latest album. The Pasadena-born singer released her long awaited third album, “Lost Weekend,” on Friday. Following the 2020 release of her acclaimed solo sophomore album “Punisher” and her 2023 Grammy-winning record with alternative-indie supergroup boygenius, Phoebe Bridgers has shot to stardom, selling out venues from the Hollywood Bowl to Madison Square Garden with her signature storytelling.


LARC uplifts communities through education on heat safety


Film review: ‘Six’ live recording delivers dazzling vocals, misses the mark with new movie medium


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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.

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Voting matters. UCLA Athletics pushed this sentiment within the department for the past three months and will continue to spread it up until, and through,... Read more »


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Opinion Poll


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 »