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October 2, 11:56 pm

Campus club Bruin Hyperloop hopes to compete in SpaceX’s annual competition

Traffic can make traveling around LA slow, but Bruin Hyperloop wants to make it really fast. Bruin Hyperloop is a UCLA club dedicated to building a hyperloop to compete in an annual competition hosted by SpaceX, an aerospace company founded by Elon Musk. Read more...

Photo: Bruin Hyperloop is a campus club attempting to create a model of Elon Musk’s proposed hyperloop technology for SpaceX’s annual competition. The hyperloop, which could potentially transport people in pods through near-vacuum tubes, could reduce congestion and the cost of transporting goods in Los Angeles, club members said. (Ellie Tsai/Daily Bruin)

A Closer Look, Campus, News

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October 2, 12:13 am

Architecture professor receives award for affordable housing research, advocacy

In Dana Cuff’s vision for the future of Los Angeles, architecture is the solution to the housing crisis. Cuff, a professor in the department of architecture and urban design, was honored by professional journal Architectural Record on Sept. Read more...

Photo: Dana Cuff, a professor in the School of Arts and Architecture, received the Women in Architecture Award for advocacy in September. She received the distinction for her work as director of cityLAB, a UCLA think tank that develops design projects to tackle urban housing problems. (Ashley Kenney/Daily Bruin)

A Closer Look, News

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September 30, 9:29 am

George Takei takes stage with other notable alum in UCLA event

This post was updated Sept. 30 at 7:55 p.m. George Takei, a celebrated actor and UCLA alumnus, denounced continued oppression of ethnic minorities in America during his talk at a downtown event Sunday. Read more...

Photo: George Takei, a celebrated actor and UCLA alumnus, and Myung Hee Cho, the associate dean of UCLA’s Equity, Diversity & Inclusion office, discussed the oppression of minorities such as Asian Americans in media in the United States. (Emily Ng/Daily Bruin)

A Closer Look, News, Westwood

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September 30, 1:06 am

Qwench hopes to make a splash in Westwood with its coffee, fruit drinks

A new juice and coffee bar is offering healthier alternatives to local competitors for Westwood residents. Qwench Juice Bar, a Los Angeles-based franchise that started in 2013, opened its doors in Westwood on June 24. Read more...

Photo: Qwench Juice Bar, which features health-focused drinks, commissioned a UCLA mural to attract students. Owner RJ Mattox hopes students will come to study and take social media pictures in front of the mural. (Emily Ng/Daily Bruin)

A Closer Look, International, News, Sports

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September 27, 1:43 am

Alum Harrison ‘Psalm’ Chang takes second at Fortnite World Cup using esports skill

A former UCLA student turned his video game expertise into profit after winning over $1 million at a gaming competition over the summer. Harrison “Psalm” Chang dropped out of UCLA in 2016 to pursue professional gaming when he qualified for a world championship competition. Read more...

Photo: Harrison “Psalm” Chang dropped out of UCLA in 2016 to pursue esports full-time. He won nearly $2 million in July after coming in second place in the Fortnite World Cup competition. (Courtesy of Harrison Chang)

A Closer Look, Westwood

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September 27, 1:34 am

Headlines Diner and Grill reopens in new Westwood location under Mendez management

Benny Mendez realized his lifelong dream of owning his own business when he and his brothers took over Headlines Diner and Grill at a new location on Westwood Boulevard in July. Read more...

Photo: Benny Mendez sits at the counter of the relocated Headlines Diner and Grill on Westwood Boulevard. Mendez and his brothers took over the diner after the previous location was forced to move. (Joe Akira/Daily Bruin staff)

A Closer Look, Campus, International, News

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September 26, 12:46 am

She was profiled by Forbes at 10 years old, now she’s at UCLA

Headline recommendation: Forbes once called her the most powerful 11-year-old in the world. Now she's at UCLA. Read more...

Photo: Zuriel Oduwole, a first-year psychobiology student, has met more than 30 presidents and prime ministers during her work advocating for children’s access to education. She began her rise to prominence at 9 years old when she won a national history competition. (Axel Lopez/Daily Bruin senior staff)


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