Saturday, April 11

Out of Bounds: Class of 2023 signs off

In the year’s final episode of Out of Bounds, Daily Bruin’s sports podcast, senior staff writer Jon Christon chats with Sports Editor Sam Settleman and senior staff writer Francis Moon about their time with The Bruin the past four years. Read more...



Senior signoff: Women’s soccer national champion Jackie Gilday reflects on journey of perseverance

Looking back on my time at UCLA, I could not be more grateful for the experiences, people and opportunities I have had. Growing up in Florida, I did not anticipate venturing out to the West Coast for school. Read more...

Photo: Senior midfielder Jackie Gilday fends off a North Carolina player. Gilday recovered from numerous injuries to play her senior season and start in both College Cup games. (Christine Kao/Daily Bruin staff)


Senior signoff: Katrina Sommer outlines her journey with UCLA swim and dive and her drive to adapt

As John Wooden would have said, “It’s the journey, not the inn.” Every day, I had a morning ritual. 5 a.m. wake-up, instant coffee, a granola bar and Duolingo. Read more...

Photo: Senior Katrina Sommer stretches before beginning her event. Sommer was a member of the UCLA swim and dive leadership committee and competed in every dual meet in her final year in Westwood. (Alice Yang/Daily Bruin)


Senior signoff: Claire Grover learned life-changing lessons with UCLA swim and dive

As I look back at my past five years at UCLA, I can’t help but feel an utter sense of gratitude, fulfillment and emotions. Before attending UCLA, I was unsure if I even wanted to pursue collegiate athletics. Read more...

Photo: Claire Grover adjusts her swim cap. The fifth-year member of UCLA swim and dive qualified for the NCAA championships in all of her years in Westwood. (Joseph Jimenez/Photo editor)


Senior signoff: Ava Johnson reflects on water polo legacy, academic success

In eighth grade, my English teacher asked me to write a letter to myself and make a prediction about where I would go to college. I did not hesitate to write that I would be attending UCLA. Read more...

Photo: Graduate student Ava Johnson lines up for a shot. In her fifth season with UCLA women’s water polo, Johnson had eleven multi-goal games. (Brandon Morquecho/Assistant Photo editor)