The Quad: Anti-Semitic acts show resiliency of Jewish community, call for greater change

Last month’s attack on the Jewish community in Pittsburgh might be the pinnacle of anti-Semitism in the United States, but it certainly isn’t the only one etched into the narrative of this religious minority. A gunman, Robert Bowers, intruded on a Saturday morning service at the Tree of Life Synagogue, yelling “All Jews must die,” […]

Week three: UC Regents settlement, Westwood Forward slate, 800 Degrees, Dribble for the Cure

This Week in the News serves as the Quad’s space for reflection on current events at and around UCLA. Every week, Daily Bruin staffers will analyze some of the most significant stories to keep readers up to speed. We’ve been back in school for three weeks now, but somehow it feels like 30. From a […]

Week one: A stipend diminished, cannabis class in session, Panhellenic controversy

This Week in the News serves as the Quad’s space for reflection on current events at and around UCLA. Every week, Daily Bruin staffers will analyze some of the most significant stories to keep readers up to speed. Things are picking up quickly. It’s only week one and the quarter has already been steeped in […]

The Quad: The Daily Bruin’s 100-year adversarial history fighting for free press, coffee

Battles against student government, battles against UCLA administration and battles against Associated Students UCLA – the Daily Bruin has seen it all over the past 100 years. It all started in 1911. Before there was UCLA, there was its predecessor, the California Branch State Normal School. And before there was the Daily Bruin, there was […]

Zero week: Librarians protest, Medina sentenced, quarterback transfers

This Week in the News series serves as the Quad’s space for reflection on current events at and around UCLA. Every week, Daily Bruin staffers will analyze some of the most significant stories of the week to keep readers up to speed. Welcome back, Bruins. Even though it’s only zero week, it’s already starting to […]

Here’s what happened in Westwood this summer

We’ve had a busy summer here in Westwood. From another alcohol ban at some UCLA fraternities to record-high temperatures throughout the city, this summer has been almost as eventful as the school year that preceded it. Here’s a rundown of some of the biggest news stories you might have missed out on over the summer. […]

The Quad: California’s worsening wildfires and record-high temperatures by the numbers

California’s wildfires are getting worse. They have been for years. While this summer’s wildfire season isn’t over just yet, news outlets across the country have been suggesting that 2018 could be California’s worst year for wildfires. Two of this summer’s fires – the Mendocino Complex fire and the Carr fire – top the list of […]