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

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. Steamm IVNFORD ' What good is Homecoming without a Homecoming game? Defensive tackle Ryan Boschetti downs the Stanford quarterback. Held at the Rose Bowl, it was one of the most exciting games of the year. Fraternities and sororities play a huge role in student life at UCLA. This cowboy from Beta Theta Pi proudly swings his lasso. The theme of this year ' s homecoming volunteer parade was ' Wild Wild West. ' Karla Palmer, a fifth year political science and history student, makes a tissue paper flower for the Bruin Belles Service Association ' s float. Many hours and hard labor went into producing these creative masterpieces. After a six-year hiatus, a long lost tradition returns -Events 23

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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

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. Beat ' $C Week Fierce pride explodes as Beat ' $C week arrives Dennis Garcia Fans watch piles of wood burn in flames at the bonfire. The event featured chants and showcased students ' soaring Bruin pride. Ricky Manning leads Bruins in exuberant chants against U$C. The senior football player competed against the cross-town rivals on Saturday of Beat ' $C week. )