Tuesday, August 18

In the news:

ASUCLA cafes to no longer offer Starbucks products

This post was updated Aug. 12 at 4:35 p.m. Students seeking a Frappuccino will soon have to venture beyond the UCLA campus. ASUCLA cafes are transitioning away from the sale of Starbucks-branded drinks, according to a statement from an ASUCLA spokesperson. Read more...

Photo: Anderson Café, which is pictured, began serving Starbucks products when it opened in 2019. A spokesperson for ASUCLA said the organization’s coffee shops would be transitioning away from serving Starbucks coffee. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Cinema Under the Stars kicks off summer movie series in Westwood

This post was updated Aug. 12 at 7:39 p.m. Westwood Village residents can watch their favorite stars under the stars this summer during the city’s outdoor movie series, Cinema Under the Stars. Read more...

Photo: Westwood Village held its first Cinema Under the Stars night this July, marking the event’s return after a six-year hiatus. The event filled Broxton Avenue with moviegoers while they ate, played and watched. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Man detained at UCLA Medical Plaza on suspicion of rape, robbery

A man suspected of sexual assault was taken into custody outside UCLA Medical Plaza on Thursday evening.  The suspect, originally from Boston, drove a dark Lincoln SUV through the 405 Freeway and along surface streets in Inglewood. Read more...

Photo: UCLA Medical Center is pictured. A man was detained outside UCLA Medical Plaza today after a car chase throughout Los Angeles. (Daily Bruin file photo)



Former UCLA baseball assistant coach disciplined for slapping player

This post was updated Aug. 6 at 1:32 a.m. A UCLA baseball coach was disciplined for slapping a player, according to a university report obtained by the Daily Bruin. Read more...

Photo: David Berg, a former UCLA baseball assistant coach, is pictured. A campus Human Resources investigation found that Berg had slapped a player. Berg is no longer employed by UCLA Athletics. (Daily Bruin file photo)



Alternative Breaks offers first-hand experience with underserved communities

This post was updated Aug. 4 at 10:27 p.m. Spring break offers students a much-needed respite, providing the freedom to pursue personal interests – whether it’s picking up a new hobby, traveling to new destinations or simply enjoying some well-deserved rest. Read more...

Photo: UCLA students including Kayla Sasser, Gabriela Hernandez and Emme Rackham attend a trip to Oakland this past April as part of Alternative Breaks, a nationwide program where college students spend their spring break gaining first-hand experience with underserved communities. (Photo courtesy of Emme Rackham)