Sunday, May 17

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

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. Read more...

Photo: Ishaan Arora poses sitting down with an acoustic guitar. The second-year student will perform an original song titled “This Hill” at Spring Sing this Saturday. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Film review: ‘Obsession’ struggles to hook viewers – more depth would’ve left watchers obsessed

Editor’s note: This review contains mentions of suicide and self-harm and describes scenes of violence that may be disturbing to some readers. Warning: Spoilers ahead. “Obsession” packs a hearty bite for horror fans, but its screenplay could use more substance for viewers to sink their teeth into. Read more...

Photo: A poster for the film “Obsession” is pictured hanging on a pillar on campus. (Courtesy of Focus Features)


Spring Sing 2026: Synthesis Dance to return with an electrifying performance

This post was updated May 13 at 12:19 a.m. Synthesis Dance is ready to return to the spotlight at Spring Sing 2026. The student dance team took the stage at Spring Sing for the first time last year and has prepared a new routine to take the 36-member group back to UCLA’s biggest talent show. Read more...

Photo: Photo of Synthesis Dance members in a room at John Wooden Center. The student dance team will take the Spring Sing stage for the second year in a row this Saturday at Royce Hall. (Elle Smith/Daily Bruin staff)



Restaurant review: Milksha fails to hit the mark, is saved by its quality, in-store experience

This post was updated May 12 at 8:36 p.m. With a glowing interior and picture-perfect drinks, Milksha arrived in Westwood with drinks that look prettier than they taste. Read more...

Photo: Six drinks from Milksha sit on a white table. The popular Taiwanese handcrafted beverage and boba chain had its grand opening in Westwood last Thursday. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Spring Sing 2026: Comedy group Company to sketch community experiences on Spring Sing stage

This post was updated May 12 at 11:38 p.m. Company is singing and sketching its way to community and connection. Company is the nine-member sketch comedy group responsible for emceeing UCLA’s annual Spring Sing competition, which will be held May 16 in Royce Hall. Read more...

Photo: All nine members of the sketch comedy group Company pose on the second level of Hershey Hall. The group is responsible for emceeing the Spring Sing competition and opening and closing the show, while also performing sketches in between acts. (Izzy Greig/Daily Bruin)


Spring Sing 2026: ‘It has to groove’: Fine Print brings funk and jazz to audiences

This post was updated May 12 at 11:41 p.m. Before Fine Print had a name, it had a groove, and that groove will be on display at Spring Sing. Read more...

Photo: Student band Fine Print poses around a sculpture at UCLA’s Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden. The funk and jazz band will perform at Spring Sing on May 16 at Royce Hall, debuting an original track written specifically for the competition. (William Gauvin/Daily Bruin)