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Oct. 8, 2026 4:59 p.m.
Students march down Janss Steps to protest against sexual violence. The Thursday protest was one of more than 200 walkouts nationwide in response to an alleged gang rape at Cornell University. (Chenrui Zhang/Daily Bruin staff)
Hundreds of students gathered in Bruin Plaza on Thursday to call for an end to sexual violence and show support for survivors.
The demonstration, which was part of a nationwide walkout with more than 200 participating campuses, was organized after an alleged October 2024 gang rape at Cornell University gained national attention.
By Avital Abramov, Amelia Zai, and Nicholas Mouchawar
Campus
Oct. 8, 2026 3:53 p.m.The UCLA Academic Senate overwhelmingly passed a resolution Tuesday calling on administrators to reverse a decision to close the university’s childcare centers in June 2027.
UCLA will shut down the Early Care and Education program – which primarily serve faculty and students’ children – June 30, 2027, Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Darnell Hunt announced in an email to parents, citing budget shortfalls.
By Julian Duaybis
Campus
Oct. 7, 2026 10:18 p.m.Cat-powered ‘Therapod’ visits Westwood, sharing mental health benefits of felines
In between classes, third-year sociology student Veronica Rodriguez spent her Tuesday afternoon petting a Maine Coon cat inside a carpet-lined box.
Purina, a pet care company, held the Cat Chow Cats As Therapy Project event at Wilson Plaza on Tuesday and Broxton Plaza on Wednesday to highlight the mental health benefits of cats.
By Chenrui Zhang
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Oct. 7, 2026 8:17 p.m.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
Campus
Oct. 7, 2026 5:33 p.m.Protesters march on campus on 3rd anniversary of start of Israel-Hamas war
This post was updated Oct. 7 at 8:44 p.m.
More than 70 protesters marched across campus Wednesday to commemorate the three-year anniversary of the start of the Israel-Hamas war.
By Keira Perkin and Victor Simoes
A Closer Look
Oct. 6, 2026 9:46 p.m.UCLA student group hosts vigil to mourn Palestinians killed in Israel-Hamas war
This post was updated Oct. 6 at 11:57 p.m.
About 50 demonstrators attended a vigil Tuesday to remember Palestinians killed by the Israeli military in the Israel-Hamas war.
Attendees sat on the Dickson Court South lawn at about 6 p.m.
By Keira Perkin
News
Oct. 6, 2026 8:43 p.m.Sana’a Cafe brings Yemeni-inspired drinks, pastries to Westwood
This post was updated Oct. 7 at 12:16 a.m.
Sana’a Cafe, a Yemeni-inspired coffee and tea shop, opened its Westwood location Monday.
Located on Broxton Avenue, the shop is nestled between the Westwood Village Theater and Falafel Inc.
By Patrick Woodham and Nury Salazar-Ibanez
A Closer Look
Oct. 6, 2026 8:11 p.m.Students in dorms without AC find their rooms unbearable amid heat wave
This post was updated Oct. 7 at 12:08 a.m.
Some students living in non-air-conditioned dorms have resorted to sleeping in lounges and other students’ rooms to escape the heat.
By Alisha Hassanali
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