Check out the Daily Bruin!

Hi there, my name is Edward Truong and I'm a student worker in Public Response. I work in the front desk, where I interact with prospective students, as well as current students, faculty and anyone else who drops by.

When I'm not handing out maps, I have a second life as a reporter. I'm a bit like Clark Kent, but people don't mistake me for a bird or plane. I write for the Daily Bruin, UCLA's student newspaper. Also known as “The Bruin”, we publish Monday through Friday during the school year and this year, we were named "Best All-Around Daily Student Newspaper" by the Society of Professional Journalists.

Aside from being an award-winning publication, The Bruin serves an important role on campus. The journalism department at UCLA was closed in the 1970s and Student Media (which also includes seven newsmagazines, UCLA Radio and Bruinlife, the yearbook) is unrelated to the Communications department. Thus, we are the only avenue for students to pursue their interest for journalism. Participating in the Daily Bruin prepares students for careers and we've had many alumni go on to work for professional publications including The New York Times, Entertainment Weekly and The Los Angeles Times

Even though I'm just starting my second year this fall, I'm on the Bruin senior staff as an Assistant News Editor. My position on staff allows me to really have a deep understanding of the complex issues that face the university and the surrounding community.

I was able to get involved right away, and you can too. We offer internships every quarter, including Fall and applications are available now on the Student Media web site. We have internships in various departments, including writing, design and photography. Interns complete four weeks of training on Saturdays during the quarter. Don't worry if you don't have experience, we're looking for enthusiastic and dedicated writers, even if you haven't ever written for a publication. During first week, we will have an Open House in Kerckhoff Grand Salon. Keep a look out for the day and time, and see you there!

Comments

[Jared]

I love the idea of training the interns on saturdays during the quarter. Very smart.

Thanks... Very smart.