Keith Enriquez Daily Bruin Photography
Third-year, math “Quality photojournalism is in demand now
more than ever. In my journalism studies I’ve found that only
12 percent of the people who pick up a newspaper check out the
story on the front page when there is no photo with it. Add a
photograph, and the readership of the story goes up to 40 percent
and increasing the size of the picture raises readership even
more.
At the photo department of the Daily Bruin, photojournalists
don’t take pictures for the sake of pictures. We don’t
photograph for editors or for ourselves. Photogs take pictures for
readers ““ photos that reveal the truth, make an impact, and
capture a moment.
On any given day our interns, contributors, and staff can
photograph a speaker on gay rights, take exciting concert photos of
bands such as No Doubt and The Cure, record Jason Kapono’s
three point shot from downtown, and document a student protest at
Royce. Photojournalism lets us see, lets us be amazed and lets us
understand.
Journalism needs pictures, and photojournalists to take
them.”
 Terry Tang Daily Bruin Arts &
Entertainment Fifth-year, English and communication studies
“Writing for A&E means reporting, not advertising, about
everything big and small in the world of entertainment. Readers
don’t just want to hear about mainstream, big-name movies and
musicians. We have a big readership out there that cares about
local artists and events in the UCLA community. It’s
important to remember that. Anyone with genuine enthusiasm for any
aspect of arts & entertainment can lend an important voice to
this section.” Â Brian O’Camb Daily
Bruin Copy Fourth-year, English “To be honest, working for
the copy desk is a thankless job. No one sees the mistakes that you
catch, only the ones you miss. You write headlines and subheads
that never quite please. If you screw up big time, the paper could
be sued.
But, if you’re at all critical (and cynical) then you come
to love watching out for everyone’s stories and the quality
of the paper. And we also like to watch out for each other.
Copy is one of the few departments at The Bruin where you know
everyone in your section. We have our own little commune in the
middle of the newsroom, and every night is a party at the copy
desk.
Come aboard matey!”
 Yu Wang Daily Bruin Design Fourth-year,
biochemistry “Working with the Design department, I’ve
met lots of people who express their creativity through art,
graphics and layout. Without visual aids and an enticing design for
the newspaper, good stories would go unread. Join Art and Design so
your efforts grab readers’ attention.” Â
Moin Salahuddin Daily Bruin Sports Fourth-year,
psychobiology “When I first came to UCLA, I knew I wanted to
be a part of the athletic excellence. So, in came the idea of
joining the Daily Bruin and covering the amazing student-athletes
that make up our university.
Since joining the Sports department my first year, I’ve
had the privilege of covering a myriad of sports ranging from
volleyball to track to the sport that our school is widely known
for ““ basketball. I’ve been able to forge unique
relationships with the athletes as well as follow teams across the
country during their regular season and their exciting NCAA
Championship runs. Each day brings something unforeseen.
Whether covering late-breaking news such as the Bruins defeating
top-ranked Stanford in basketball or learning the subtle art of
column-writing, the Daily Bruin definitely makes my college
experience better than my wildest dreams (and it can ““ and
will ““ do the same for you).”
 Amy Golod Daily Bruin Viewpoint
Third-year, English “A student visited the Daily Bruin Spring
quarter to explain that a picture did not accurately reflect a
story because it portrayed women as submissive. He believed
strongly enough to visit the office and express his opinion.
In Viewpoint, writers and readers do this daily. Columnists
discuss current events or entertain by mocking campus issues.
Readers respond with letters and submissions, creating an exchange
of ideas.
The Daily Bruin staff also expresses its opinion in Viewpoint
through weekly editorials, explaining the effects on the UCLA
community of local, state and national issues.
Working in a section where writers express contrasting views
often promotes readers to become more involved. So, come spark
discussion through writing!”
 Kiyoshi Tomono Daily Bruin News
Third-year, biology “Countless hours and many late nights as
one of the Daily Bruin’s handful of news reporters has taught
me a lot about people and even more about life.
For a science major who studies more about cells and chemicals
than communication, the Bruin has become both a diversion and a
learning opportunity. It’s been the place where I have spent
most of my time, but also where I’ve met some of the most
genuine and hard-working people.
Some of those very same friends told me when I first came to
UCLA that classes would not be the most important part of my
education. The Bruin has shown me no less.
Don’t get me wrong. Being a news reporter, by nature, is
one of the most stressful jobs around and by no means glamorous. In
researching numerous stories I’ve had to learn a lot about
how one of the largest universities in the United States operates.
Along the way, though, I learned a little about myself as well.
Join!”
 Robert Liu Daily Bruin Electronic Media
Fourth-year, sociology “In today’s fast-paced world,
online journalism is quickly becoming a pervasive means of getting
the news. That’s what the Electronic Media Department is all
about. The Daily Bruin Online is not just another medium;
it’s the future of journalism and the Daily Bruin.
Whether it’s from web programming to graphic designing or
just plain old reporting and editing, EM has something for
everyone. The Internet lets us connect to the entire world so that
everyone can enjoy what the Daily Bruin has to offer. We bring you
online journalism with the hopes of taking one more step toward the
future of progress and change.
Check out the Daily Bruin Online at dailybruin.ucla.edu and
refresh the way you read the news.”
To find out how you can join the Daily Bruin, either e-mail
cbyrd@media.ucla.edu or
drop by our office at 118 Kerckhoff Hall.