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UCLA alumna moves into an unexpected career in Bollywood dance

Working at weddings had never been part of Tali Aires’ original plan. Six months ago, Aires, an alumna, had a dream familiar to many Los Angeles dancers: She would perform commercially, find gigs where she could, perhaps teach a bit on the side. It was a reasonable goal, especially since she had been dancing since […]

UCLA gymnastics defeats Alabama 196.550-196.300

The energy in Pauley Pavilion at the UCLA gymnastics meet Sunday came to a head during the Bruins’ floor routines. Coach Valorie Kondos Field emphasized the entertainment element of her team’s performance in the week leading up to the meet and it showed. No. 6 UCLA scored high on floor exercise and the balance beam, […]

That’s a Wrap Episode 1: Be a Homie

Welcome to the Daily Bruin’s new A&E podcast, That’s a Wrap! In the first segment, Bruin contributors Nancy Segoviano, Emily McCormick and Carol Yao sit down with up-and-coming UCLA musicians No Suits and Alec Be. Then, stay tuned to listen to the A&E editors debate their pop culture picks for the week. Looking for a […]

Reports suggest Mora likely to stay with UCLA despite NFL rumors

From the information that has surfaced over the past three days, it doesn’t look like UCLA football coach Jim Mora is going anywhere. On Tuesday morning, Bruin Report Online reported that sources “close to the situation” said Mora wouldn’t take an interview for another coaching job right now, even if he were offered one. Beyond […]

Women’s basketball trounces No. 11 Oregon State in 71-51 upset win

Monday night’s game between two top-20 women’s basketball teams started as a physical back-and-forth showdown in Pauley Pavilion. But that was the first half. In the final quarters, No. 15 UCLA women’s basketball (11-3, 3-0 Pac-12) used its offensive weapons to pull away from No. 11 Oregon State (10-3, 1-1), gaining its most dominant conference […]