A photographer’s ability to cover athletics in the midst of a pandemic is a reflection of three traits: ample preparation, adaptability and awareness.
As a Photo editor this year, I have witnessed the COVID-19 pandemic throw control out the window.

Losing against rival USC, UCLA played without redshirt junior forwards Cody Riley and Jalen Hill.

Victorious in all but one event, UCLA swim and dive defeated Fresno State in the first and only home meet of the season. The Bruins also hosted Utah and UNLV in the 2021 Bruin Diving Invitational at Spieker Aquatics Center.

The Bruins bested the Golden Bears. UCLA women’s basketball defeated California on Saturday in its third Pac-12 victory. Redshirt senior guard Natalie Chou had her best performance of the season with 18 points.

In its fourth consecutive win, UCLA men’s basketball defeated San Diego 83-56.

As the school year comes to an end, Daily Bruin photographers elaborate on their most memorable times on assignment this year, from fires and protests to concerts and sporting events.

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, shelves and streets are cleared as people stock up to stay home.