I almost didn’t submit my application to the Daily Bruin Sports section. And I didn’t even know what a student journalist was until I became one. Read more...
Photo: Aaron Doyle stands for a portrait. (Zimo Li/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Opinion Columns
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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June 8, 11:25 pm
I’ve never been good at decisions, but joining The Bruin was the best one yet -30-
Do not ask me to pick a restaurant to go to for dinner. Do not ask me what my favorite song is. Do not ask me if I want to go to that party or not. Read more...
Photo: Gabrielle Gillette stands for a portrait. (Zimo Li/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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June 8, 11:25 pm
Learning lessons and humility at the Daily Bruin -30-
I wanted to join the Daily Bruin before coming to UCLA to escape from my materials engineering classes and immerse myself into Los Angeles via journalism. Read more...
Photo: Kyle Kotanchek stands for a portrait. (Zimo Li/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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June 8, 11:22 pm
‘There’s just so much to learn’: What the Daily Bruin taught me about conversation -30-
“Why do you read so much?” The answer has changed over my life, but the one I’ve chosen to stick with is, “There’s just so much to learn.” Words aren’t only for storytelling or instruction. Read more...
Photo: Sanjana Chadive stands for a portrait. (Zimo Li/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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June 8, 11:21 pm
Reflecting on the final stop as my chapter at the Daily Bruin concludes -30-
The train car is half full when I walk in. An empty seat is not too hard to find. I plop myself down and crack open the biography I’ve been reading. Read more...
Photo: Nicolas Greamo stands for a portrait. (Zimo Li/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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June 8, 11:19 pm
My year at The Bruin gave me incredible experiences, start to a new story -30-
People said they saw me as a journalist. I hate that I proved them right. Applying to the Daily Bruin in winter 2024 required much encouragement from my friends. Read more...
Photo: Aisosa Onaghise stands for a portrait. (Zimo Li/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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June 8, 11:18 pm
Daily Bruin Social taught me to show up, log off and love deeply -30-
In what world does a pre-med student who forgets to read her Slack DMs end up running the Daily Bruin’s social media? This one, apparently. I thought the job would be simple – post a few graphics, write a couple captions, maybe throw in a TikTok or two between Anki flashcards. Read more...
Photo: Mahika Saoji stands for a portrait. (Zimo Li/Daily Bruin senior staff)