For as long as I can remember, writing has been the thing that makes me tick. For a writer to understand how to “put the words together” – as my high school English teacher Mr. Read more...
Photo: Emily Samuels stands for a portrait in front of Royce Hall wearing a graduation sash. (Courtesy of Emily Samuels)
Ironically, the best birthday gift that I gave to myself during my time at UCLA was applying to the Daily Bruin my freshman year. It was Zoom University, and after having spent the past few months at home, I wanted to try and find a semblance of community, so I applied to the Daily Bruin, admittedly last minute since my birthday is Oct. Read more...
Photo: Maya O’Kelly stands for a portrait. (Zimo Li/Photo editor)
A career in journalism was never on my radar. Activism – which is commonly perceived as incompatible with journalism – constituted a large part of my identity in high school. Read more...
Photo: Kimmy Rice stands for a portrait. (Michael Gallagher/Assistant Photo editor)
At six years old, I knew I was going to work in the sports media business. Every day after school, I watched “SportsCenter” on ESPN. During the summer, I’d watch the same 60-minute show on replay for hours. Read more...
Photo: Gavin Carlson stands for a portrait. (Darlene Sanzon/Assistant Photo editor)
Growing up, basketball was an escape for me. Every piece of life stress, personal or academic, vacated my mind as soon as I stepped on the court. Read more...
Photo: Grace Whitaker stands for a portrait. (Michael Gallagher/Assistant Photo editor)
Israel and Palestine. Russia and Ukraine. China and Taiwan. With numerous conflicts around the world, there has been some uncertainty for many young people about how to help. Read more...
Photo: (Ingrid Leng/Daily Bruin staff)
“Tyus! Tyus!” my dad called out. He waved down someone donning a UCLA tracksuit a few feet ahead. It was 2012, I was 10 years old and hobbling along on crutches from, fittingly, a basketball injury. Read more...
Photo: Lauryn Wang stands for a portrait wearing a graduation sash and media passes. (Courtesy of Lauryn Wang)
