Sam Settleman

Former Sports editor for the @DailyBruin • UCLA ’23

[Sam Settleman @SamSettlemanDB]

That’s a wrap on the last event I’ll ever cover for the @dailybruin!

Immensely grateful to everyone who has followed along over the last three years. Truly has been the defining experience of my time at UCLA.

[Sam Settleman @SamSettlemanDB]

@thebenroyer Don’t check it 👀

[Isabelle Friedman @IFriedman_]

My name is Isabelle Friedman, and I'm the editor in chief of the Daily Bruin, UCLA's independent student newspaper. It seems like I've only just now had a chance to sit and truly reflect on the events of the past week.

[Sam Settleman @SamSettlemanDB]

I also want to shout out our entire staff of writers. I wish I could name every single contributor, but here's a few: @JonChristonDB, @francismoonDB, @GavinCarlsonDB, @thebenroyer, and @JayFennDB.

@DBSports is lucky to be home to some of the most talented writers in the country.

[Sam Settleman @SamSettlemanDB]

I couldn’t be more proud to announce that @DBSports earned first place in @collegemedia's 2022-23 Best Web Sports Section as the best sports section in the country.

I’m so grateful to our readers and our amazing staff who made this incredible achievement possible.

[Sam Settleman @SamSettlemanDB]

This award is a huge testament to the tireless work of the entire staff @DBSports, but I want to give a special shoutout to my team of assistant editors: @JosephCrosbyDB, @DBgracewhitaker, @JackNelsonDB, @LaurynWangDB, and @AmyIonescuDB.

Words can't express my gratitude to you.

[Daily Bruin @dailybruin]

Current Sports Editor, Sam Settleman, reveals how the Daily Bruin serves as a purposeful pursuit, an outlet for an obsession, and a gold mine of memories that he will cherish forever. | via @DBOpinion https://t.co/UGA8tU0hff

[Sam Settleman @SamSettlemanDB]

When I covered my first gymnastics meet, I had no idea working for the @dailybruin would become the defining experience of my life. But the last three years gave me memories I’ll cherish forever.

I’m forever indebted to everyone who made that possible. https://t.co/0kVGwAwqX1

[Sam Settleman @SamSettlemanDB]

The Tokyo Olympics were supposed to be the final act of @ChilesJordan’s elite career.

But after two years with @uclagymnastics, Chiles wants another shot at her Olympic dreams with Paris 2024.

And as for the final act? Don’t count out a return to UCLA. https://t.co/M9e3mIbb8o

[Sam Settleman @SamSettlemanDB]

.@DBSports has crowned its 2022-2023 Female Athlete of the Year: @uclagymnastics’ Jordan Chiles.

@ChilesJordan set the nation’s top all-around score, won two individual NCAA titles and helped lead UCLA back to nationals for the first time since 2019. https://t.co/TVVUwwIEUn

[UCLA Gymnastics @uclagymnastics]

𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒
“I’m so grateful to be able to spend another year being a part of this program! I can’t wait to soak in every moment with this amazing group of athletes, coaches, support staff, and community!! Let’s go ring shopping! 😤🏆💍💅” - @EmmaAndres9

[Sam Settleman @SamSettlemanDB]

ICYMI: If you’re having NCAA gymnastics withdrawals, @thebenroyer and I talked to Janelle McDonald about a whole bunch of things @uclagymnastics-related and published 3,000+ words of that conversation.

Give it a read! ⬇️⬇️⬇️

[Sam Settleman @SamSettlemanDB]

Two weeks after @uclagymnastics' season ended, @thebenroyer and I sat down with Janelle McDonald to get her thoughts on:

- top memories from year one with UCLA 🤸‍♀️
- vault upgrades 📈
- the transfer portal 🔁
- judging inconsistencies 👀

And much more ⬇️
https://t.co/fzGJuunRCP

[Sam Settleman @SamSettlemanDB]

NCAA gymnastics coaches will meet later this month, and although it's not a rule-change year, there will be plenty to discuss – including judging inconsistencies.

"There's definitely a pull to try to help standardize the expectation across the country."https://t.co/fzGJuunRCP

[Sam Settleman @SamSettlemanDB]

Two weeks after @uclagymnastics' season ended, @thebenroyer and I sat down with Janelle McDonald to get her thoughts on:

- top memories from year one with UCLA 🤸‍♀️
- vault upgrades 📈
- the transfer portal 🔁
- judging inconsistencies 👀

And much more ⬇️
https://t.co/fzGJuunRCP

[Sam Settleman @SamSettlemanDB]

The transfer portal may not be as big in gymnastics as it is elsewhere in collegiate sports, but UCLA isn't shying away from using the portal to its advantage.

"Yeah, we're talking to some (transfers)."https://t.co/fzGJuunRCP

[Sam Settleman @SamSettlemanDB]

@imabewieber Blame Ben 💀

[Sam Settleman @SamSettlemanDB]

Not to disappoint, but this is far from any sort of sixth-year or transfer announcement lol. Just a fun story coming out today.

[Benjamin Royer @thebenroyer]

.@SamSettlemanDB and I have got something cooking for the gymternet tomorrow 👀🤸‍♀️

Make sure you’re following @DBSports to be the first to see what’s up. You won’t want to miss this.

[Benjamin Royer @thebenroyer]

.@SamSettlemanDB and I have got something cooking for the gymternet tomorrow 👀🤸‍♀️

Make sure you’re following @DBSports to be the first to see what’s up. You won’t want to miss this.

[UCLA Gymnastics @uclagymnastics]

𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝟓!
“I’ll see you all in Pauley next year!”

🥳 🙌 @chloelashbrooke