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)
My identity has always been grounded in the teams I am a part of: my family, my soccer team, my church, my girls and now, The Bruin. Read more...
Photo: Joan Thyagarajan stands for a portrait. (Purvi Singhania/Assistant Photo editor)
If you were to tell me I’d join the Daily Bruin – I’d 100% believe you. After all, being part of The Bruin was something I had set my mind on shortly after committing to UCLA. Read more...
Photo: Wendy Mapaye stands for a portrait. (Andrew Ramiro Diaz/Photo editor)
