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.

Despite a strong showing in the second half, the Bruins fell to the Cardinal with a failed 2-point conversion in double overtime.

UCLA football vanquished the Arizona State Sun Devils with a 25-18 victory on the road.

The Bruins took to coach Chip Kelly’s old stomping grounds in Eugene, Oregon, on a gloomy Saturday afternoon for their first matchup against the Ducks since 2018.

The Bruins recorded their first win of the season in their home opener against the California Golden Bears.

In West Hollywood and Silver Lake, Angelenos celebrated on the streets after the election was called for Joe Biden as the 46th president of the United States and Kamala Harris as vice president, the first woman of color to be elected to the position.

Jack Perez
Sports editor
Prediction: UCLA 42, Colorado 35
This will be a high-scoring game.
The COVID-19 pandemic forced the whole Pac-12 into an abbreviated fall training camp – giving teams just about six weeks to prepare for a seven-game season.

Protestors in Beverly Hills and Downtown LA on Tuesday met a widespread police presence as they took to the streets in anticipation of election results.

Hundreds of activists called for the United States to recognize the Republic of Artsakh as a state in a strike organized by the Armenian Youth Federation.

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.