Opinion
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July 2, 1:53 pm
Op-ed: Remembering Firouz Naderi’s legacy of compassion and scientific achievement
Throughout the 2022-2023 academic year, the UCLA campus heard the voices of many students of Iranian descent in protesting the brutal treatment of women in Iran. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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June 28, 10:24 am
Honoring my father’s legacy while finding purpose at UCLA
This post was updated July 2 at 5:53 p.m. I thought college was meant to be a time of excitement, adventure and personal growth. It was supposed to be a chapter of my life during which I would flourish, gain independence and step into adulthood with confidence. Read more...
Photo: Sarah Nalbandian and her father pose for a portrait. (Courtesy of Sarah Nalbandian)
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June 11, 10:32 pm
Second chances and perseverance gave me the opportunity to embrace many roles -30-
The Daily Bruin rejected me the first time. I took a second chance – and continued to take them throughout my time at the Bruin. Reflecting on the last 3 1/2 years, I am grateful for the experience and glad I followed my grandpa’s favorite western-movie life advice: “Endeavor to persevere.” The Daily Bruin table at the fall 2019 Enormous Activities Fair drew me to college journalism with a few cameras and a brief conversation. Read more...
Photo: David Rimer stands for a portrait. (Myka Fromm/Assistant Photo editor)
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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June 11, 10:14 pm
My four years with the Daily Bruin were time-consuming but rewarding -30-
“It should be called the Hourly Bruin.” My roommate once made this joke after seeing me glued to my computer editing Graduation Issue meows until 2 a.m. Read more...
Photo: Rachel Lin stands for a portrait. (Courtesy of Rachel Lin)
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June 11, 10:13 pm
Reflecting fondly on the chaos of my editorship at the Daily Bruin -30-
I’ve copy edited more than 500 articles for the Daily Bruin. That rather daunting number includes dozens of -30- columns over the past two years, so I feel like I’m qualified to distill them into a simple formula. Read more...
Photo: Ramona Mukherji stands for a portrait. (Joseph Jimenez/Photo editor)
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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June 11, 10:08 pm
How the Daily Bruin gave me a place to call home -30-
Home is a hard word for me. I grew up moving almost every four years. It was hard being in a new country or state every few years, trying to integrate into the culture and lifestyle. Read more...
Photo: Anushka Chakrabarti stands for a portrait. (Joseph Jimenez/Photo editor)