Tuesday, June 30

UC launches new website to help transfer students navigate application process

The UC released its new Transfer Hub website in October, providing a centralized place for information about transferring to the University. The Hub provides direct links to common tools utilized by students looking to transfer to the UC and California State University schools, including the UC Transfer Admission Planner, which helps students plan their courses in alignment with UC requirements. Read more...

Photo: The UC Transfer Hub is pictured. The University released the website, which provides information about transferring to the UC, in October. (Gabrielle Gillette/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Gov. Newsom announces plan to expand film and television tax credit program

Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed an extension to California’s existing film and television tax credit program. In October, Newsom announced a proposal to expand California’s film and television tax credit program to $750 million. Read more...

Photo: Los Angeles skyline is pictured. In October, Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed a tax credit addition to support the entertainment industry in California. (Courtesy of Matthew Field/Wikimedia Commons)


High-profile Menendez brothers conviction to be resentenced in January

This article contains mentions of sexual abuse that may be disturbing to some readers. Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón asked a judge to resentence Erik and Lyle Menendez in October. Read more...

Photo: Erik Menendez (left) and Lyle Menendez (right) stand in front of their Beverly Hills home in 1989. The Los Angeles District Attorney asked a judge to consider resentencing the brothers. (Courtesy of Orsf/Wikimedia Commons)


‘The Midnight Dreary’ immerses audience in reimagining of Edgar Allan Poe classics

This post was updated Dec. 6 at 3:14 p.m. Audience participation, death-like animations and betrayal in a dimly lit tavern all came together in “The Midnight Dreary” – a play inspired by the writings of Edgar Allan Poe. Read more...

Photo: Cast members of “The Midnight Dreary” engage in the play’s fight scenes featuring stories by Edgar Allan Poe. (Anna Dai-Liu/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Bruins Around the World celebrates cultural diversity with student organizations

Cultural clubs, performers and students gathered to celebrate UCLA’s diversity Nov. 19 for the Bruins Around the World event. Bruins Around the World is a joint initiative between the Undergraduate Students Association Council Office of the International Student Representative and UCLA Residential Life. Read more...

Photo: Performers from Kyodo Taiko put their hands together. The Bruins Around the World event featured performances from multiple student groups. (Andrew Diaz/Daily Bruin)


Landmark Properties proposes new apartment building to expand housing in Westwood

A new 12-story apartment building could be coming to Westwood. Landmark Properties, the creators of The Mark, proposed an 84-unit apartment building in Westwood, dubbed “The Metropolitan,” on Oct. Read more...

Photo: Landfair Avenue is pictured. Landmark Properties proposed an 84-unit apartment building in Westwood, dubbed “The Metropolitan,” on Oct. 25. The complex, which will be built at 504 Glenrock and 505 Landfair Avenues, will feature apartments and other amenities. (Daily Bruin file photo)


One person detained following explosive device threat in Sproul Cove

This post was updated Dec. 6 at 1:46 p.m. One person was detained at Sproul Cove on Thursday evening after they threatened to use an explosive device, prompting building-wide evacuations.  UCPD issued a statement on the social media platform X just before 9 p.m. Read more...

Photo: UCPD officers and UCLA Community Service Officers stand outside Sproul Cove. One person was detained at Sproul Cove for threatening to use an explosive device Thursday evening. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)