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)

“I may not know the answer to your question, but I sure as heck know who does.” I’ve proudly said that countless times over the last year. Read more...

Photo: Felicia Keller stands for a portrait. (Andrew Ramiro Diaz/Photo editor)

There are stories to be told within the gaps between the bylines. The Daily Bruin Photo section was one of the first places I let myself stick with something others thought I was bad at simply because I loved it. Read more...

Photo: Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon stands for a portrait. (Andrew Ramiro Diaz/Photo editor)

I am embarrassed to admit that when I first applied to be an Opinion intern at the Daily Bruin, I did not have a clue what being a journalist meant. Read more...

Photo: Sierra Benayon-Abraham stands for a portrait. (Andrew Ramiro Diaz/Photo editor)

I’ve been moving in and out of the new and old for as long as I can remember. Whether moving cities, schools, friend groups or fashion choices, change was often the rhythm of my routine. Read more...

Photo: Carolina Barsakov stands for a portrait. (Joice Ngo/Assistant Photo editor)

The morning sun crested over the Pacific Palisades and shimmered across the waves as I dug my fingers into the cold sand. I’m graduating soon. I’m scared, and I feel like I’m running out of time. Read more...

Photo: Zimo Li poses for a portrait. (Andrew Ramiro Diaz/Photo editor)