Split Ends
Awkward conversations, forced smiles and perpetual avoidance riddled this writer's life after a hard breakup, not just severing her relationship with her ex-boyfriend, but with every relationship in her life.A Second Chance
UCLA academically dismisses students if their GPA falls below a 1.5 in any quarter. Find out how dismissed students have coped and managed to move forward.May Not Be There Tomorrow
Losing someone is never easy. Especially when they're a parent. Here, Anushka intimately details her personal experience of accepting grief and her mother's passing as an ongoing battle.Introversion Odyssey
Marvel Comics fanatic Cody Wilson battles introverted tendencies through his attachments to its two creators – idolizing extrovert Stan Lee while shunning isolationist Steve Ditko. How will he maximize his experience in UCLA and Los Angeles, as an extrovert or introvert?Prayer and Pride
LGBTQ Christians explore their sexuality in relation to their religion, finding ways to practice both in seemingly disparate communities. These Bruins share their challenging experiences and how they were able to grow confident with each identity coexisting.Another Story You’ve Never Heard Before
Drawing has always been her passion, but in the constant rush of life at UCLA, first-year Bridgette Baron struggles to find her purpose and creativity amid all-consuming academics. Follow her graphic novel story of losing and finding herself.Beyond the Uniform
While these ROTC cadets can thrive in the rigid structure of their routine, they are also able to discover their individuality outside the program. From linguistics to pick-up basketball, they recount their experiences in and out of ROTC.