University of California Los Angeles - Bruin Life / Southern Campus Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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J Coffee Houses ....................................... 18 armer s Market ................................... 20 Westwood Plaza Concerts ............... 24 30 Volunteer Service Awaken Acapella ............................... 36 Bruce Barbee . 42 BRUIN LIFE People 17

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For only the cost of the Coffee Beans famous ice blended mocha, students socialize while enjoying a delightful evening of entertainment. ' Story By Adrienne Martinez 18 People Westwood has always been a favorite hangout for UCLA students, and the recent surge in popularity of coffee houses gave new life to the area. Students under the drinking age were, of course, unable to visit some of the more popular spots like Maloneij ' s Bar. So, the coffee houses provided these students with an equally appealing alternative, by offering a variety of entertainment for the younger crowd. In the coffee houses of Westwood, students can view art exhibits of local talents, ranging from canvas painting to photography. The latest popular and experimental music were often piped into such places as the Gypsy Cafe on Broxton Avenue. And, for only the cost of the Coffee Bean ' s famous ice blended mocha, students socialized while enjoying a delightful evening of entertainment. The coffee houses were also notoriously popular studying places. Many establishments were geared toward student patronage, and had no problem with books covering their tables. Studious Bruins easily found a quiet spot near the back, and sipped espresso while reading about the French Revolution. Capt ' go was one coffee shop that many Bruins flocked to for such an environment. The decor and theme of coffee houses ranged from the sterile looking Coffee Bean, to the lush, cushioned interior of the Gypsy Cafe. Students with the desire for an almost tropical setting visited the Java Hut, which provided rattan chairs. Coffee itself may seem a bit expensive. Mia Castaiieda, a third-year Economics major, agreed, Students without a job still need coffee. I feel that coffee prices should come down. The average cost of a cup was $1, and the specialty coffees and the blends fared as high as $3. However, students who frequented the Westwood coffee houses were treated to an entire evening of socializing. Students were able to study in a comfortable, safe area, and enjoy exhibitions of local artistic and musical talent,... all for only the price of a cup of coffee. F A Coffee houses provide a relaxing environment from the hectic scene of campus life. The GI WI Cafe and Cnj fgo are popular getaways tor students to concentrate on their studies while enjoying some coffee.