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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.”   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.”   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 www.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.

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