Monday, November 2

This alumnus designed Josie Bruin. Now, she’s crafting award-winning animations.

A recent UCLA alumnus is exploring abstract and philosophical ideas, one frame at a time. Zora Xu, who graduated from the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television’s animation program this year, said she starts her projects with a thesis, rather than a character or story in mind, and builds her project around that central idea. Read more...

Photo: Recent UCLA alumnus Zora Xu stands against a wall in a monochromatic brown outfit. The animator, who graduated from the TFT school, said she starts her projects with a thesis.(Courtesy of Zora Xu)


Student nail artists create a community in their dorm rooms

UCLA’s nail artists are blending creativity, community and convenience. Students are producing salon-level designs for accessible prices in apartments, dorms and lounges. Lavanya Lakhmani, a rising third-year cognitive science and economics student said she uses her nail art to build friendships and connections rather than simply focusing on business. Read more...

Photo: (Helen Sanders/Daily Bruin staff)


Sidequest: Kayaking at the MAC

On this episode of Sidequest, listen to Podcast hosts Hela Khalil and Tilly Jones talk about their experience kayaking at UCLA’s Marine Aquatic Center. Tilly Jones: Welcome to Sidequest, a miniseries by Daily Bruin Podcasts, where we send Podcast contributors on adventures that are unique to Los Angeles. Read more...




UCLA partners with professor-designed friendship app to combat student loneliness

UCLA is betting on one professor’s solution to college students’ loneliness crisis. Resonance, an app created by psychology professor Matthew Lieberman, is partnering with UCLA Student Affairs and Enrollment Management to help users form friendships based on their compatibility. Read more...

Photo: Matthew Lieberman is pictured. Lieberman said he created the Resonance app in 2022 after asking his students about their experiences with loneliness. (Amelia Chief/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Q&A: New lead fire marshal Steve McNaughten plans to promote fire safety on campus

UCLA’s new lead fire marshal is working to promote safety on campus ahead of the 2026-27 school year. Steve McNaughten has worked in fire service for more than 30 years, most recently as a designated campus fire marshal for UC San Francisco. Read more...

Photo: Steve McNaughten is pictured. McNaughten was appointed as lead campus fire marshal in June.(Courtesy of Rebecca Kendall)



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