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.

You, fellow Bruin, did it. You made it to commencement. You are graduating from UCLA.
What will be several seniors’ biggest accomplishment to date is the accumulation of several different factors: hours spent studying, sunny picnics on Janss Steps, high-fiving team members on the intramural field, cramming friends into a classic triple dorm for late movie nights and finishing lengthy final capstone projects.

This post was updated May 25 at 8:51 p.m.
I walk into Westwood with one thought on my mind: I need a cup of coffee.
What used to be an action with one goal – getting caffeine into my body – has manifested into so much more.

This post was updated April 30 at 8:16 pm. 
Just days after he alleged that financial mismanagement contributed to the university’s $425 million annual deficit, UCLA announced its chief financial officer, Stephen Agostini, was out.

This post was updated March 8 at 7:06 p.m.
The sentiment “There were lessons learned” can only go so far when you are referring to the serious accusations of sexual misconduct against a UCLA faculty member.

This post was updated Feb. 1 at 6:26 p.m.
Snow White’s damsel-in-distress plotline. Aurora’s hourglass figure. Jasmine’s long hair. Cinderella’s ballgown.
These are all common stereotypes that have characterized Disney’s adaptations of princess folklore and 19th-century authors’ tales.

This post was updated Nov. 18 at 8:46 p.m.
Is journalism a dying industry?
Considering that I am applying to pursue a master’s in journalism, I sure hope not.

This post was updated Oct. 28 at 9:07 p.m.
Can you plagiarize yourself?
Yes: Makenna Kramer, Assistant Opinion editor
Your professor releases the essay prompt, and hooray – the assigned topic is nearly identical to a paper you wrote last quarter.

This post was updated Sept. 30 at 10:27 p.m.
For my whole life, I have been trying to discover the true meaning of the word “and.”
Is it possible to pursue a major in public health and want to go to law school?

This post was updated Sept. 24 at 7:55 p.m.
I am convinced that I am allergic to crying.
The minute the tears start falling and the salty water touches my skin, my face explodes.