Gameday predictions: UCLA vs. Cal

Last game, last predictions – we think. UCLA football (4-7, 2-6 Pac-12) takes on in-state rival Cal (4-7, 2-6 Pac-12) on Saturday afternoon in the regular season finale. Last year’s game pitted two of the big name quarterbacks in the Pac-12 against each other, Jared Goff and then-freshman Josh Rosen. The Bruins dominated the Golden […]

Chris Campbell: LA must preserve status as sanctuary city for undocumented residents

This post was updated Nov. 22 at 12:45 p.m. Now that we’ve handed Donald Trump the reins to run the most powerful nation on Earth, he’s spent his time pretty much the only way he knows how to: tweeting about the most pressing issue of the day, the musical “Hamilton.” But while he whines about the […]

Editorial: UC must commit to protecting undocumented students in face of Trump

This election has left us all with more questions than answers. And the fate of undocumented students is one of them. President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to repeal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, which provides two-year work permits and protection from deportation to undocumented students who meet certain requirements. The University has stated it will […]

Football scouting report: USC

This weekend, UCLA (4-6, 2-5 Pac-12) will have its annual matchup with crosstown rival USC (7-3, 6-2). Here’s a breakdown of what you should expect from the No. 13-ranked Trojans come Saturday. USC’s offense Base formations: Shotgun with 11 personnel (1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR) Run/pass ratio: 52.4 percent run, 47.6 percent pass Strengths: […]

Open Letter: UCLA and USC fans should maintain mutual respect during rivalry game

An open letter to the UCLA and USC communities: The historic rivalry between UCLA and USC is one of the greatest traditions in college football, with enthusiasm building long before the game. This year the great rivalry game will take place Nov. 19 at the Rose Bowl. Although we wear different colors and root for […]

Report Card: UCLA vs. Oregon State

Quarterbacks: B- Saturday was the first win of Mike Fafaul’s career, and that meant a lot for the Bruins. From a performance standpoint, the redshirt senior had yet another solid, if unspectacular, outing. Offensive coordinator Kennedy Polamalu praised the passing game for its role in opening things up for the running game to have one […]

Submission: UCLA curriculum should offer a personal finance course

It is impossible to deny that UCLA is a top-flight academic institution. It offers tens of thousands of students from all walks of life the opportunity to grow into hardworking and well-rounded optimists who strive for excellence every day. I’m proud to be a Bruin, and you should be too. However, as UCLA students, we […]