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

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ht ' ft A multitude of students lined up along the sidewalks in Westwood in anticipation of the ensuing parade. The roaring sound of UCLA ' s own marching band reverberated as the cheering from the crowd moved along the streets. Homecoming was not just an event for current Bruins, but also for alumni and members of the extended UCLA community. The success of the event was another testimony to the strength of the Student Alumni Association (SAA), the event sponsor. Second year psychobiology student Shadee Giurgius attested to Homecoming as being a connection of UCLA to Westwood. Without that connection we ' re just college kids who live and work in the Westwood community. In addition to Homecoming festivities, SAA organized the traditional Beat ' $C Week, a time that allowed students to participate in a series of spirit-inducing activities in an attempt to intimidate our crosstown rivals. Events included the annual car smash and blood drive, and concluded with a joint bonfire rally that showcased an exclusive performance by the alumnae band Raining Jane. While one of the main areas of interest for the association was instilling Bruin pride within its current students, a necessity to encourage academic excellence was also recognized. Interview with a Bruin allowed students to work on their skills through mock interviews with professional alumni. Through special programs such as Dinner for 12 Strangers and a variety of career-information workshops, SAA provided current students with essential tools for future success. In what continued to be the last hurrah for the association, the annual Spring Sing event showcased the artistic stylings of gifted students within UCLA ' s oldest and greatest musical tradition. A sold-out crowd cheered on the student performers, and was wowed by a special performance from Kenneth Babyface Edmonds, the winner of the annual Gershwin award. Through each of its events, the association further established itself as one of the most recognizable student groups on campus. Sophia Yuan, a second year psychology student, attributed SAA ' s success to its ability to allow diverse groups on campus to show their school spirit and unite under a common goal of exhibiting true Bruin pride to evoke the passion of past and future Bruins. As a quarter of UCLA ' s undergraduate population drifts away to various corners of the globe, alumni will take the Bruin spirit along with them, a sentiment that the Student Alumni Association helped to establish, bl

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Below: Monique Moss, olteody on insider in the entertainment industry, offers advice to others at Entertainment Night. Given the opportunity to rub shoulders with professionals in the entertainment business, Bruins swarmed Pauley Pavillion in April. Photogiophed by Honk Fiiedmam. c Above: Various information workshops geared towards post-graduation woes ore offered to seniors ot SAA ' s annual Senior Night. 5AA had a committee that catered specifically to the needs of graduates, offering helpful programs and activities. Photographed by Hudson Hou. Above: Nothing short of a natural disaster will dissuade these Bruins from proudly representing their float. The Homecoming Parode took place in the streets of Westwood in front of crowds consisting of community members as well os students. Photographed by Fei Liu. Right: Spirit is certainly infectious os shown by these Bruins participating in the Homecoming Parade itself. Their enthusiasm spread to the crowd ond wos continued through the roily that was held afterwords. Photogiophed by Fa Uu,

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The Student Committee for the Arts, more widely recognized by the three-letter acronym SCA, celebrated its 42nd year in helping to enrich the UCLA experience with diverse exposure to the arts. During the years, the group has successfully made world-renowned performances affordable to the tight budget of a college student. Tickets that normally sold for $50 or higher were discounted up to 75%, with prices for students as low as $12. Second year physiological science student Joanne Gwo noted, SCA does a really great job of making UCLA Live performances affordable to students. If it were not possible to buy tickets at a discounted price, I probably would not go to as many of the shows as I do now. Additionally, UCLA Live provided students with the opportunity to learn directly from the artists themselves. Through master classes, interested minds interacted with visiting artists who shared their insight and expertise with students and gave viable suggestions on technique, performance and interpretation. The artists furthered their direct exposure by interacting with students in pre- and post- performance discussions. SCA became the student ' s voice, as the committee worked with the prestigious UCLA Live program to bring forward new and fresh forms of performing arts that were as diverse as the campus that surrounded them. UCLA Live is an amazing opportunity for students and faculty to be able to broaden their horizons and expose us to cultures and ideas that we may have never even heard of, commented second year microbiology, immunology, and molecular genetics student Anuj Khattar. This year it worked with a wide array of genres, including rock, jazz, performance art, alternative music, dance, theater, comedy and music. Unrivaled in its breadth and mix, SCA presented a kaleidoscope of more than 200 performances this year and sold over 150,000 tickets. As the country ' s largest university- based performing arts presenter, SCA, in conjunction with UCLA Live, presented acts that gained student interest and recognition. In past years, they brought performers from the far corners of the globe, including Bill Maher, Ozomatli and George Clinton. SCA also worked to support the efforts of other student art- related organizations on campus, co-promoting events such as A Tribute to Miles Davis and Billy Higgins with the UCLA Jazz Student Program and the musical Parachute Kid with the Association of Chinese Americans, bl MaJkUia art twaMaMe to alt ok oumjhm by SteftuUe Wong J