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)
I’ll keep it short and simple because I could write a whole book on my Daily Bruin experience. I walked through the doors of Kerckhoff almost every day. Read more...
Photo: Shaun Thomas stands for a portrait. (Purvi Singhania/Assistant Photo editor)
I still can’t believe you guys let me be a journalist. To everyone – genuinely – thank you. Konecky was the 2025-26 metro editor and a Photo contributor. Read more...
Photo: Maggie Konecky stands for a portrait. (Purvi Singhania/Assistant Photo editor)
My time at the Daily Bruin has been nothing short of wonderful. I vividly remember the excitement that came with receiving my acceptance – a joy that only doubled when I was placed on the gymnastics beat and got the chance to immerse myself in a world I had spent so long admiring from afar. Read more...
Photo: Ella Dunderdale stands for a portrait. (Kai Dizon/Assistant Photo editor)
