Stacy Dodd Dodd served as 2001-2002 Copy chief.   When I came to The Bruin three years ago, I saw my 30 column as this far-off symbol of my journalistic coming-of-age. Read more...

In the sea of faces that will crowd campus this weekend to celebrate 2002 commencement, you may be sitting next to Brendan Raher. Raher lived out of a car during his first few weeks at UCLA because students in the “Winter Bruin” program weren’t guaranteed housing. Read more...

Adam Karon Karon was a Sports staff writer.   Last year I learned about sports. Sure, I had played ball most of my life, but I never really knew what it was about. Read more...

Tracy Davis Davis was the 2001-2002 student regent.   I have been fortunate to serve on the UC Board of Regents for the past two years in the capacity of student-regent designate and student regent. It has been the fastest and most rewarding two years of my life. Read more...

Jenny Pearson Pearson was a Copy deputy in 2001-2002.   For a 22-year-old, my memory fails me more often than it should. In my four years at UCLA, I know I have collected a wealth of seemingly unforgettable experiences, both good and bad, yet when I look back, only a handful come through with any degree of clarity ““ I’ve forgotten so much. Read more...

Peter Dalis Dalis is the outgoing UCLA director of athletics.   On June 30, I will retire from UCLA after 19 years as director of athletics. Read more...

Hemesh Patel Patel served as a News staff writer.   Flies were everywhere. They were all over my face, my back, my head and some even flew into my ear. Read more...