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

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Hundreds of Bruins, young and old, turned to the streets of Westwood for the 2004 Homecoming parade. Themed, Oh, the places we ' ll go! the parade took spectators from the bottom of the ocean to the surface of Mars. The Bruin marching band, dressed in their full regalia, kicked off the parade with their Solid Gold Sound. Unlike past years, floats ceased to be simply truck beds disguised with tissue paper flowers as Bruin fraternities, sororities and various student groups went all out with their creations. Floats either celebrated Bruin pride or aptly foreshadowed victory in the game against Stanford, scheduled for the following day. Cardinal-bashing came in many original forms. One float set the Stanford tree on fire, while another depicted Joe Bruin slugging a fallen tree under the shadow of a goal post; the poor thing never stood a chance. Eric Karros from the class of ' 93 presided over the event as Grand Marshal. Freshly crowned that afternoon, Royal Bruins Jason Chiu and Francine Maigue joined the festivities from atop their sleek convertibles, waving in emulation of the Rose Parade. And amidst fervent renditions of the 8- clap, Joe and Josephine Bruin pranced down the streets, inspiriting spectators in their wake. The rousing performance by the UCLA Alumni Band at the end of the parade emphasized that we truly are Bruins for life. The best part was when the Dance Marathon people showed off their dance moves. It was really exciting to see their spirit for their cause, explained first year mathematics student Jasmine Ng. The parade was followed by a rally and awards ceremony on Le Conte Avenue that further invigorated those Bruins dedicated enough to turn out despite toe- numbing weather. At Saturday ' s Homecoming game, a sea of blue and gold fans watched on as the mighty Bruins shut out the Stanford Cardinal 21-0 in an effort that arguably took 27 years in the making. The game was freakin ' awesome. ..we tore Stanford into little itty-bitty pieces, enthused KathyTu, a first year undeclared student. The team picked as good a moment as any to break out of its dismal losing streak, trouncing Stanford as 54,000+ spectators watched at the Rose Bowl. Leaving their beloved tree, obnoxious band and any semblance of offense at home, the Cardinal didn ' t stand a chance against an unexpectedly strong Bruin defense. Homecoming gave Bruins newfound inspiration and hope, preparing them for a grueling showdown against the undefeated Trojans, bl CeiehraJd4iM Briuti fHcU muL Iwow k by Erica. Liu '

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I There are those who make things happen, those who watch what happens, and those who wonder what happened. -unknown vents culminate through the labor of countless individuals often given little credit for their endeavors. By logging immeasurable hours and slaving over meticulous details, they make magic happen time and again. And with so many Bruins demanding entertainment, there is always work to be done. After all, Homecoming floats and Beat $C decorations were hardly the work of fairies and witches. Yet despite the constant effort to get the student body involved, the worker bees of Bruinwalk are too often met by apathy. Of the three, which would you rather be?

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Above: Manuel White Jr. darts post the Stanford defender to move the chains. White ' s strong offense contributed to the Bruin ' s 21-0 shut out against the Cardinal. Photographed by Uyen Dinh, Doily Bruin. Left: Float riders wave enthusiastically to the audience as they roll down the parade route. This year ' s theme, Oh, the places we ' ll go! attracted many creative entries, including this Dr. Seuss-inspired floot. Photographed by Fei Liu. Above: foe and Josephine Bruin embrace for the crowd of parents and students as they work the parade route. Winding up and down the streets of Westwood, the procession ultimately ended with a rally on Le Conte Avenue that further energized Bruin fans for Saturday ' s game. Photographed by Fei Liu. I O 3 CD r O 3 3 ' ca