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)
I’ve been writing stories for as long as I can remember. I was the shy kid in class who spent time writing fictional characters and mystical-like plotlines in my notebooks. Read more...
Photo: Chloe Agas stands for a portrait. (Andrew Ramiro Diaz/Photo editor)
After more than 225 bylines, it’s still the #appreciation messages I wrote on Slack that stand out as my proudest moments at the Daily Bruin. Any time a major project wrapped – such as the Grammys, Coachella or Spring Sing – I loved nothing more than writing essays of gratitude for the friends who made the coverage possible. Read more...
Photo: Reid Sperisen stands for a portrait. (Andrew Ramiro Diaz/Photo editor)
I didn’t join the Daily Bruin to make friends. Wait, ew – that sounds so aggressive. I didn’t mean it like that. I meant that, objectively, I applied to The Bruin at the beginning of my freshman year because I thought it was an essential move for my career. Read more...
Photo: Victoria Munck stands for a portrait. (Purvi Singhania/Assistant Photo editor)
As I’m writing this, although I’m supposed to be recollecting and reflecting on my favorite memories and lessons from my past four years in the Daily Bruin, I can only think of the preceding page of my notebook. Read more...
Photo: Liam McGlynn stands for a portrait. (Kai Dizon/Assistant Photo editor)
