As the last rays of sun disappear from the horizon, UCLA transforms into a place of peace and quiet, but looking closer, you will find little hubs of activity in a magical new world.
The sun sets over the hill as seen from Janss Steps. A few puddles are the only remaining evidence of the day’s earlier downpour. Photographed by Asher Nee/BruinLife.
The students of Offbeat Sessions, a freestyle street dance club, unwind together. Their sessions start at 7 p.m. and stretch well into the night. Photographed by Aamani Maddukuri/BruinLife.Decorative lights in front of Royce Hall give the architecture a pulse after dark. Photographed by Aaron Fu/BruinLife.Bruin Bowl is a malatang spot students often go to for a meal to unwind with friends. Photographed by Irene Lee/BruinLife.Westwood is a go-to-spot for students after dark. Photographed by Irene Lee/BruinLife.Sharetea is a popular boba spot for students after class, day or night. Photographed by Irene Lee/BruinLife.Kerckhoff Hall, hidden behind the trees, is illuminated after dark, creating a mysterious yet sacred scene. Photographed by Aaron Fu/BruinLife.It’s dawn at UCLA as a puddle catches the reflection of Powell Hall near Dickson Plaza. In a few short minutes, the library will be bathed in sunlight, marking the end of UCLA after dark. Photographed by Asher Nee/BruinLife.
Asher drives a dented '07 Toyota Camry, loves dogs, people, your weird-but-true stories and anything old and dusty. He’s a political science student or so he tells us, but when he’s not photographing for BruinLife, you’re more likely to find him playing scratchy folk tunes on the fiddle in some back alley LA bar.
Aamani is a second-year student pursuing a degree in computer science. With roots in Southern India she specializes in event photography, inheriting her passion from her father and immersing herself in photojournalism. In her free time, she enjoys playing tennis, exploring and roller skating,
Aaron Fu is a third-year philosophy student with a deep passion for artistic fields such as film and photography. Growing up in Shanghai, China, he developed a global perspective that strongly influences his approach to photojournalism. His drive to explore the world through diverse lenses has led to accomplishments that reflect both cultural awareness and a keen sense of visual storytelling.
