Tuesday, July 14

An empty classroom is pictured. The UC Academic Senate will decide whether or not to recommend reinstating standardized testing requirements for undergraduate admissions by June 2027, the UC Board of Regents announced Tuesday. (Andrew Ramiro Diaz/Photo editor)

UC Academic Senate to decide on recommending SAT, ACT reinstatement by June 2027

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The UC Academic Senate will decide whether or not to recommend reinstating standardized testing requirements for undergraduate admissions by June 2027, the UC Board of Regents announced Tuesday.  UC Regents Chair Maria Anguiano announced the decision during its July meeting at UC San Francisco.



6 Bruins selected on Day 2 of 2026 MLB Draft

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After four Bruins were selected on the first day of the 2026 MLB Draft, six more Bruins were selected on the second and final day – which consisted of rounds five through 20.  Right-hander Cal Randall, outfielder Will Gasparino, outfielder Dean West, catcher Cashel Dugger, right-hander Michael Barnett and right-hander Justin Lee were all selected by MLB clubs Sunday.  Cal Randall: St.


Jordan Roiland named 2027-28 UC student regent, first medical student to serve

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This post was updated July 14 at 2:01 p.m. The UC Board of Regents appointed Jordan Roiland to be the 2027-28 student regent Tuesday.  Roiland, who is the first medical student to serve in the role, earned a bachelor’s degree in applied mathematics & statistics and biochemistry from Stony Brook University and earned a Master of Science in Health and Medical Sciences from UC Berkeley in 2025.


Editorial: California’s legislature must not make public records harder to access

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Last August, the Daily Bruin Editorial Board called on UCLA to comply with the California Public Records Act, a law that gives citizens access to state and local government records.


Opinion: In the wake of Boyle Heights fire, ‘environmental justice is everyone’s problem’


Lab coats provide safety at a steep cost. Friends, student organizations can help


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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

 Sports

New student-athlete voting initiative promotes voter education and registration

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 »


2026 Big Ten Preview: Michigan State


Will Gasparino goes No. 161 in MLB draft for Phillies


Roman Martin goes No. 111 in MLB Draft to Athletics



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 »