Thursday, December 25

Gallery: Unearthing UCLA’s extensive history and layers of legacy through its landmarks


(Zimo Li/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Since UCLA first opened its doors in 1929 for students, it has been at the forefront of historical events, from the over 6,000 members of the UCLA community who served in the Second World War to the professors and students who helped create the internet. Our photographers highlight UCLA’s intensive history through the remnants of the past that still exist on our campus.

Photo editor

Diaz is the 2025-2026 Photo editor. He was previously a Photo contributor. Diaz is a second-year political science and sociology student from Riverside, California.

Digital managing editor

Li is the 2025-2026 digital managing editor and was previously the 2024-2025 Photo editor. She is on the editorial board and is also an Illustrations contributor. Li is a third-year history student from Rowland Heights, California.

Managing editor

Patel is the 2025-2026 managing editor and was previously the 2024-2025 campus politics editor. He is also News and Copy staff. Patel is a third-year mathematics/economics student from Gilberts, Illinois.


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