USAC Recap – Oct. 6

The Undergraduate Students Association Council discussed an upcoming walkout against sexual violence and efforts to support students affected by UCLA’s planned childcare center closures at its Oct.

By Ammar Rashid, Josh Lane, and Nicholas Mouchawar

Album Review: Taylor Swift’s ‘The Encore’ is a personal, catchy add to ‘The Life of a Showgirl’

This post was updated Sept. 27 at 8:17 p.m.
A showgirl never leaves the stage without an encore.
Taylor Swift released “The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore,” the deluxe edition of her 2025 album “The Life of a Showgirl,” on Friday, featuring four new tracks.

By Ammar Rashid

Arts

Aug. 27, 2026 12:07 p.m.

In moments: Remembering Queen of Country Dolly Parton’s career

This post was updated Aug. 30 at 6:26 p.m.
Dolly Parton’s rhinestone-studded legacy will outlive her.
The country music icon died Tuesday in Nashville at the age of 80.

By Ammar Rashid, Caitlin Brockenbrow, Amelia Chief, Kiara Mack, and Kai Echeverria

Academics

Aug. 25, 2026 6:09 p.m.

USAC Recap – Aug. 18

The Undergraduate Students Association Council unanimously approved a letter urging UCLA to preserve its childcare program at its Aug. 18 meeting.
USAC is the official student government representing the undergraduate student body at UCLA.