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)
During my sophomore year, I applied to be a Daily Bruin Copy editor at 2:00 a.m. on the last possible date of the fall recruitment process. Read more...
Photo: Shreya Dodballapur stands for a portrait in front of Kerckhoff Hall. (Michael Gallagher/Photo Assistant editor)
I’m not one for manifestation, but I predicted my time in Kerckhoff 118 long ago. Before journalism – and before making my dreams become reality at the Rose Bowl, Pauley Pavilion and Jackie Robinson Stadium – I placed the Daily Bruin logo on a vision board in 2019. Read more...
Photo: Benjamin Royer stands for a portrait in front of Kerckhoff Hall. (Michael Gallagher/Assistant Photo editor)
