Monday, July 20

Incoming freshman guard/forward Nikola Kusturica takes a jumper. Kusturica is a projected top-three 2028 NBA Draft pick. (Courtesy of FIBA)

Film breakdown: Sizing up Serbian standout Nikola Kusturica’s on-court skill set

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This post was updated July 19 at 11:59 p.m. For the first time since 2023, UCLA men’s basketball brought in a five-star freshman recruit, with guard/forward Nikola Kusturica set to join the Bruins ahead of the 2026-27 season from FC Barcelona Bàsquet.



Lauren Betts furthers Bruin legacy with historic ESPY victory

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This post was updated July 15 at 6:07 p.m. The 2025-26 UCLA women’s basketball squad has not slowed down in its pursuit of making history. Former UCLA center Lauren Betts won the ESPY for Best College Athlete – Women’s Sports, beating out Pittsburgh volleyball’s Olivia Babcock, Northwestern lacrosse’s Madison Taylor and Oklahoma gymnastics’ Faith Torrez on Wednesday night.


UC regents discuss $350 million funding increase, cuts to scholarships and programs

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This post was updated July 20 at 12:30 p.m. While Gov. Gavin Newsom increased the UC’s state funding for the upcoming fiscal year, the approved budget also included cuts to academic programs and scholarships, the UC Board of Regents said.


Opinion: Finding an internship feels impossible. UCLA must fix that

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The smell of chlorine hits my nose before the water does, waking me up for my morning shift at the pool. I’m a lifeguard in my hometown.


2026 Big Ten Preview: Washington


Worth the Fare: Fresh loaves, delicious pastries at Jyan Isaac Bread


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Trump’s DEI crackdown: How federal pressure influences the UC, UCLA

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Since the start of his second term, President Donald Trump has cracked down on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives from the halls of federal government agencies to K-12 schools.

What comes next for Westwood? Residents and experts offer solutions

GSA condemns conversion of Weyburn Terrace to undergraduate housing


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Academic student workers and graduate student researchers represented by the United Auto Workers union recently ended a nearly six-week strike in which they called for better working conditions and equitable wages. The contract stipulates pay increases for all workers – for some, pay increases of up to 80% – as well as anti-harassment policies and increased childcare support. However, the negotiations have struck controversy among some UAW members dissatisfied with the results of the contract. What are your thoughts on this issue? Submit View results without voting »