Friday, July 4


Q&A: Noah Kahan reflects upon his identity in sophomore album ‘I Was / I Am’

Noah Kahan is stepping back into the light. Set to release his sophomore album Friday, the indie artist said his record reckons with his identity after the COVID-19 pandemic’s forced slowdown. Read more...

Photo: Known for his storytelling and discussion of mental health issues, artist Noah Kahan is slated to release his sophomore album, “I Was / I Am,” on Friday. (Courtesy of Aysia Marotta)


(Courtesy of Scott Dudelson/Getty Images for Coachella)

Rico Nasty to headline Bruin Bash with opening acts by Tkay Maidza, Yung Baby Tate

This post was updated Sept. 14 at 6:49 p.m. Bruin Bash is adding stars to the soundtrack of an otherworldly campus welcome. Three days after space-themed Instagram posts popped up on the accounts of UCLA Campus Events Commission and Cultural Affairs Commission, Bruin Bash has announced headliner Rico Nasty, preceded by Tkay Maidza and Yung Baby Tate, will open the returning musical student tradition. Read more...

Photo: (Courtesy of Scott Dudelson/Getty Images for Coachella)

(Courtesy of Scott Dudelson/Getty Images for Coachella)




Melanin & Medicine creates supportive, safe space for Black STEM students

On South Campus, Melanin & Medicine is cultivating a sense of community for Black Bruins. When fourth-year microbiology, immunology and molecular genetics student and co-founder of Melanin & Medicine Amaya Taylor first arrived in Westwood, she said she was eager to connect with students on the south side of campus. Read more...

Photo: Aiming to alter South Campus culture at UCLA, Melanin & Medicine provides support for Black STEM students. Whether through an inclusive community or reduced test costs, co-founder Amaya Taylor said the club hopes to break down institutional barriers for Black Bruins in the health care community. (Esther Li/Daily Bruin staff)