Being an international student in the United States means receiving a lot of noes. No, I can’t work off campus without receiving academic credit or filing a petition with the government. Read more...

Photo: Sofia Martins stands for a portrait. (Kai Dizon/Assistant Photo editor)

I was seventeen when I attended a talk with Clarissa Ward. Only two minutes into hearing about her experience working as a war zone reporter in Afghanistan, Iraq and other places, I knew I wanted to be a journalist in some capacity. Read more...

Photo: Manahil Gill stands for a portrait. (Andrew Ramiro Diaz/Photo editor)

Starting new adventures at the end of UCLA, to many, is ironic. You are on the verge of graduating – moving into the big, wide world. Read more...

Photo: Dylan Choppin stands for a portrait. (Kai Dizon/Assistant Photo editor)

The Daily Bruin changed me – but not in the way you would think. Attending UCLA was a dream of mine. When it came true, I knew I was up for a challenge. Read more...

Photo: Chanel Brown stands for a portrait. (Purvi Singhania/Assistant Photo editor)

When I first walked into Kerckhoff Hall, I carried 37 years of uncertainty with me. I carried community college nights that felt endless. I carried imposter syndrome. Read more...

Photo: Anthony Folsom II stands for a portrait. (Kai Dizon/Assistant Photo editor)

A little over four years ago, I received my acceptance to UCLA. I felt a multitude of emotions: happiness, validation, disbelief, gratitude and fear. I viewed UCLA as the final destination after years of hard work. Read more...

Photo: Tia Cooper stands for a portrait. (Andrew Ramiro Diaz/Photo editor)

If you could have any superpower, which one would you have and why? We’ve all heard this question a thousand times. It’s a go-to ice breaker, no matter how old you are. Read more...

Photo: Brianna Carlson stands for a portrait. (Andrew Ramiro Diaz/Photo editor)