Graduating Daily Bruin staffers share their advice

“Dear freshman Eldrin,” starts political science student Eldrin Masangkay, “Every time you see something that may taste good, just remember that in 4 years you will gain about 15 pounds. Yours truly, graduating Eldrin.” Watch as senior Daily Bruin staffers share the advice they would give their freshman selves.

Senior signoffs: Sophina DeJesus thanks UCLA community for life lessons off the floor

My college experience began when I was 17, but traveling for acting and gymnastics on top of going to school kept my social life to a minimum. Which brings me back to the first time I stepped foot onto the UCLA campus – the incredible feeling of happiness and excitement as I walked into an […]

Vice chancellor of student affairs to retire, leave legacy behind

Before she entered the University of Pennsylvania, Janina Montero wanted to become an engineer. But she fell in love with literature instead. After graduating with degrees in Spanish and Hispanic literature, Montero began teaching Romance languages at Wesleyan University, where she developed a lifelong passion for helping students. She was the first dean of student […]