In the sea of faces that will crowd campus this weekend to celebrate 2002 commencement, you may be sitting next to Brendan Raher. Raher lived out of a car during his first few weeks at UCLA because students in the “Winter Bruin” program weren’t guaranteed housing. Read more...

Adam Karon Karon was a Sports staff writer.   Last year I learned about sports. Sure, I had played ball most of my life, but I never really knew what it was about. Read more...

Tracy Davis Davis was the 2001-2002 student regent.   I have been fortunate to serve on the UC Board of Regents for the past two years in the capacity of student-regent designate and student regent. It has been the fastest and most rewarding two years of my life. Read more...

Jenny Pearson Pearson was a Copy deputy in 2001-2002.   For a 22-year-old, my memory fails me more often than it should. In my four years at UCLA, I know I have collected a wealth of seemingly unforgettable experiences, both good and bad, yet when I look back, only a handful come through with any degree of clarity ““ I’ve forgotten so much. Read more...

Hemesh Patel Patel served as a News staff writer.   Flies were everywhere. They were all over my face, my back, my head and some even flew into my ear. Read more...

Peter Dalis Dalis is the outgoing UCLA director of athletics.   On June 30, I will retire from UCLA after 19 years as director of athletics. Read more...