Before ghost-hunting shows and viral psychic videos, UCLA ran a real parapsychology lab, hidden in the old Neuropsychiatric Institute. In this episode of Nightly Bruin, Jina Bae, Audrey Turner, Olivia Miller and Srinidhi Naragajan uncover the strange history of the lab – from psychic experiments and telepathy tests to celebrity visits and chilling premonitions that turned tragically real. Featuring exclusive interviews with Dr. Barry Taff and Dr. Judith Orloff, we dive into the forgotten story of when UCLA tried to study the unexplainable – and what it cost. A transcript is available at dailybruin.com/category/podcasts.

Nightly Bruin: Inside UCLA’s Parapsychology Lab

In this May episode of Daily Bruin Spotlight, host Reid Sperisen is joined by contributors Izzy Greig and Eleanor Meyers to unpack the latest in arts and entertainment at UCLA and beyond. Izzy shares updates on the undergraduate film showcase, including Ella Rhodes’ punk-vampire short "Hickeys" and recaps highlights from the Cannes Film Festival. Eleanor dives into lifestyle reporting with a feature on Enzo’s Pizzeria, Ocean Vuong’s newest novel "The Emperor of Gladness" and standout looks from the Met Gala. Reid rounds out the episode with music and fine arts coverage, including DJ ST3RR’s rise on the UCLA party circuit and a breakdown of Spring Sing 2025. From film and fashion to food and fiction, this episode celebrates creativity in every form.

Daily Bruin Spotlight: Episode 3

Listen to podcast contributor Yony Marian sit down with Reggie Baldwin to discuss Baldwin’s experiences growing up in Taft, California.

Daily Bruin Spotlight: Episode 3

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