A photo of Michael Phelps adorned my 14th birthday cake. My middle school email password was the infamous swimmer’s name. Following the 2004 Athens Olympics, I took up swim classes. Read more...
Photo: Fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad will be the first-ever American Olympian to compete while wearing a hijab. (Creative Commons photo by U.S. Embassy via Flickr)
I covered football for six months at the beginning of last school year. Before that, I worked the men’s volleyball beat for two years, with some men’s water polo and soccer in the mix. Read more...
Photo: (Maryrose Kulick/Daily Bruin)
My college experience began when I was 17, but traveling for acting and gymnastics on top of going to school kept my social life to a minimum. Read more...
Photo: Her first two years weren’t what she envisioned, but Sophina DeJesus adjusted and adapted to get the most out of her career as a Bruin. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin staff)
I am so excited for the new Under Armour deal UCLA just signed, the athletic gear we all get will be so cool. … But of course I won’t be getting any because I’m leaving. Read more...
Photo: Senior Nicholas Scarvelis ends a five-year run with UCLA track and field. The shot put and discus thrower looks back on his record-breaking career with humor. (Korbin Placet/Daily Bruin senior staff)
With graduation approaching quickly, we as seniors can’t help but reflect on the past four years. Although for many this is the end of our journey at UCLA, we will be Bruins forever. Read more...
Photo: Senior Danny McClintick capped off his UCLA water polo career with two national championships. But the struggle his freshman and sophomore year tested his boundaries mentally and physically before molding him into a better person. (Michael Hull/Assistant Sports editor)
People get too caught up in the age-old debate about whether collegiate athletes should be paid or not. In reality, what we really should be discussing is whether these individuals have the rights to their own likenesses. Read more...
Photo: Freshman quarterback Josh Rosen’s response to UCLA’s new apparel deal with Under Armour rekindled debate over the rights of collegiate athletes. (Miriam Bribiesca/Assistant photo editor)
Battle of the Editors: Next year’s Daily Bruin Sports editors square off in their first co-publication ever. The new kids at the helm argue who they think should be UCLA’s rookie of the year. Read more...
Photo: Freshman Jose Hernandez powered the Bruin offense this season. The Pac-12 Freshman of the Year scored 11 goals and had four assists, leading the team with 26 points. (Daily Bruin file photo)
