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

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I fun at your Thundering applause could be heard all around campus as students listened to powerful speakei-s and intense concerts. This year, the UCLA Campus Kvents staff, a student-run organization, was UCLA ' s ultimate provider of fun and entertainment. The Campus Events organization was divided into four staffs: films, concerts, speakers, and ads. They added to the diverse and exciting social atmosphere at UCLA as they encouraged students to attend their events. Members of the film staff were in charge of arranging movie screenings for the students. These movies were usually shown in Ackerman Grand Ballroom, a convenient location for students living in the dorms. The film staff also offered free tickets to newly released movies, such as ' I ' bc l ' in and Clbost Ship, playing at theaters in nearby Westwoocl. Movies shown in Ackerman included $2 films as well as sneaks. Sneaks gave students the chance to see films not yet in theaters. Tickets for these were free and available at the Campus Events office in 319 Kerckhoff Hall. Among the sneaks screened this year were Red Dragon, Knockaround Guys, and Fein me Fatak ' . On the other hand, attending the $2 films, such as The Goonies or Pretty hi Pink, gave many students the opportunity to reminisce about their childhoods. The S2 films also included popular films no longer showing in theaters, such as Minority Report, The Good Girl, About a Boy. and Li o and Stitch. Rimma Osipov, a first year undeclared student at UCLA, said, I think they ' re really great opportunities to see movies that you ' ve missed in theaters..., and it ' s a whole lot cheaper. It ' s the same big theater experience, you ' ve got the sound system, the big screen, just no popcorn. The speakers staff was in charge of getting famous people, including actors, actresses, and authors, to come and speak on campus. Among the individuals who accepted invitations this past year were Chuck Palahniuk, author of Fight Club, Janet Fitch, author of White Oleander, and Mindy Sterling from Austin Powers. The concert staff was responsible for bringing musical talents to UCLA grounds. The concerts usually featured indie-rock music solo artists and bands. Some of the many who made appearances this year were Blackalidous, The Velvet Teen, and Rliett Miller. Last but not least, the ad staff played an integral role in the success of campus events. They advertised the films, concerts, and special speakers brought to UCLA by designing eye-catching posters and flyers and posting them up on sandwich boards at strategic spots on campus. Without them, people would not have been aware of campus events. Campus Events did a superb job bringing so many opportunities to campus for students to enjoy. The activities they sponsor will only get bigger and better as the years pass, and will remain a popular reservoir of amusement for all Bruins. Indie-rock band The Velvet Teen jams at The Cooperage. Campus events allowed artists to promote their music. by Sandra Partamian Events 21

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h Campus Events- Campus Events brings films, music, and special guests to UCLA The well-known rap group, Blackalicious, performs for an eager audience on a Monday afternoon in Westwood Plaza. Concerts featuring various music artists were common during the week. Students watch Lilo and Stitch on the giant screen in Ackerman Grand Ballroom. Two dollar films were a popular pastime for many on Thursday and Friday nights. 20 Events-

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Homecoming- A Dennis Garcia Ladies from the UCLA Chapter of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers flash the crowd while they ride their float, ' Brewin 1 Power. 1 of Bruin pride After a six-year abscence, the Student Alumni Association revived the Homecoming tradition at UCLA this fall. Festivities were held throughout the week, ranging from the parade and rally to the culmination of the Homecoming game. The festivities kicked off on Tuesday, October 22nd, beginning with a fair held in Bruin Plaza. The fair included games, free giveaways, and the chance to win goldfish. On the evening preceding the game, a parade and rally were held in Westwood. The evening sported a ' Wild Wild West ' theme and featured a number of performances by punk bands and the radio station KROQ. Bruin pride was in full swing as floats, cowboys, cowgirls, and over 30 student groups sauntered down Gayley Avenue past an estimated audience of 1,600. A throng of Bruins gathered at the rally, roaring the UCLA eight-clap chant as the audience in the bleachers glittered with blue and yellow lights. Following the parade, the rally at Broxton Avenue included a series of performances by Awaken A Capella, the UCLA alumni band, and the Providers. After a six year break, it was good to see a long lost tradition return to the spotlight. It was amazing to see the crowd full of Bruin spirit and blue and yellow blinkers. Repetitive chants of U- C-L-A reverberated throughout the audience, explained Ellen Kersten, a first year undeclared student. The week culminated with the homecoming game between Stanford and UCLA at the Rose Bowl. An estimated 50,000 Bruins and alumni gathered to bear witness as the Bruins triumphed in their 28-18 conquest over Stanford. The game was awesome, the stands were packed with Bruin spirit both past and present. It was cool to see all the fans just as excited as me, explained Nikki Willson, a first year undeclared student. A tailgate party, hosted by SAA, was held at the Rose Bowl prior to the game, where food and drinks were provided. Homecoming week coincided with parents ' weekend and an estimated 1,800 parents were in attendance. The homecoming tradition began in 1927 and continued until its hiatus in the late 60s. The tradition was revived again during the late 70s before it ended in 1996. Planning for homecoming began in March and continued throughout the year. Ariel Hankin, Director of the SAA Member Benefits Committee and third year communication studies and psychology student, said, Next year ' s Homecoming promise ' s to be just as great as the tradition comes back to LA. GO BRUINS! by Karishma Chullani 22 Events Mnrv I lolscher Daily Bruin