This post was updated Dec. 12 at 12:11 p.m. Second grade was the first time I experienced identity denial. I don’t remember much about my teacher, Ms. Read more...
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July 5, 12:53 pm
The overlooked advantages of attending an all-girls high school
This post was updated Sept. 29 at 9:43 p.m. I looked at the group of people sitting around me at orientation, eagerly taking in all the new faces. Read more...
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June 28, 12:14 pm
Beyond the Statute: Lack of health care for incarcerated people constitutes a public health crisis
This post was updated July 7 at 5:21 p.m. “Beyond the Statute” is a series created by Sierra Benayon-Abraham, an assistant Opinion editor and third-year public health student. Read more...
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June 24, 11:27 pm
Opinion: Life goes on, a simultaneously terrifying and beautiful realization
This post was updated Sept. 25 at 8:44 p.m. Like many graduated seniors, I spent my last weeks at UCLA with wide-open eyes. In a kind of preemptive mourning, I cling to each moment like time will stop if I tighten my grip enough. Read more...
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June 10, 9:35 pm
From Bruin Crossing to Kerckhoff 118: Final stroll down Bruinwalk -30-
My introduction to the Daily Bruin emerged from an experience that many Bruins are familiar with – the mad rush of your first fall quarter at UCLA to branch out, make friends and explore absolutely everything. Read more...
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June 10, 9:33 pm
Passion, perseverance inspired me to use my voice, continue writing for The Bruin -30-
For as long as I can remember, writing has been the thing that makes me tick. For a writer to understand how to “put the words together” – as my high school English teacher Mr. Read more...
Photo: Emily Samuels stands for a portrait in front of Royce Hall wearing a graduation sash. (Courtesy of Emily Samuels)
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June 10, 9:31 pm
Applying to The Bruin was an unexpected gift, but the best I could have asked for -30-
Ironically, the best birthday gift that I gave to myself during my time at UCLA was applying to the Daily Bruin my freshman year. It was Zoom University, and after having spent the past few months at home, I wanted to try and find a semblance of community, so I applied to the Daily Bruin, admittedly last minute since my birthday is Oct. Read more...
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