Landing at the Daily Bruin is perhaps the most serendipitous plot twist in my college chapter. I was comfortable but not content in my first three years at UCLA, struggling to find an enduring purpose I can wholeheartedly pursue and flourish in. Read more...
Photo: (Anika Chakrabarti/Assistant Photo editor)
During my time at UCLA, I was lucky enough to find a number of homes on campus. But something that will always stick with me is my time at the Daily Bruin, purely because of all the excellent people I was able to work and live with from day to day. Read more...
Photo: (Courtesy of Gabriel McCarthy)
Hummus! Hummus! Hummus! There goes my Slack when I’m on a breaking news copy editing shift. Hummus, though a strange notification choice, is the loudest one on Slack, and it jolts my body into an automatic stress response. Read more...
Photo: (Ashley Kenney/Photo editor)
The first time I visited the Daily Bruin’s office, the ceiling was leaking. I suppose that might not have been the most auspicious start to my time here at UCLA, but I can’t say I regret any of it. Read more...
Photo: (Anika Chakrabarti/Assistant Photo editor)
The first time I applied to the Daily Bruin, I was rejected. My online application was rebuffed with an email. No phone calls, no interviews – I didn’t even make it past the first stage. Read more...
Photo: (Anika Chakrabarti/Assistant Photo editor)
When I was in grade school, my mom signed me up for Kumon. For those who did actual fun things as a child, Kumon is an after-school math and reading program that’s supposed to help students accelerate academically. Read more...
Photo: (Courtesy of Matthew Chu)
After sending in a short resume and a few old cell phone pictures, I was surprised to hear the Daily Bruin took a chance on hiring me as a photojournalist. Read more...
Photo: (Ashley Kenney/Photo editor)
