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

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l»i y 1-1.(1 wmL So much to do, so little time. That has been your motto of choice as of late. After rushing from your Spring Sing meeting to a Dance Marathon fundraising at BrewCo, you realize that you don ' t remember the last time you ' ve eaten... Sound like a sad existence? No, not at all. You ' re having the time of your life contributing to just a few of the endless events happening on campus (Everyday. Just yesterday, you proudly marched in the Beat ' SC parade and proceeded to lose your voice at the bonfire and rally put on by the Student Alumni Association. Tomorrow, your friend is singing in Bruin Plaza with her a cappella group. Then you can ' t forget about dance practice for your culture night show at 7:30... Now if only you could find some food. «

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I I t ill i I 4 beginning the ye.7 r with 7 banp t the year with a ban; Coming to college for the first time could ha e been a daunting experience for many incoming students. With such a large campus serving as home to a sea of student groups, it would have been very easy for the weary student to get lost amongst the masses. However, Bruin Bash managed to put students ' nerves at ease as it was designed to help students realize all this diverse school had to offer. Held on the day before zero week. Bruin Bash was a place where new students could explore their options and be welcomed to their new home. The Bash was also a homecoming party for returning students, as friends were reunited after a summer of separation. The festivities included the Enormous Activities Fair, in whicii there was performances and games, including a mechanical bull. 0 er 200 student groups were present to give information to anyone who might ha e been interested in joining their organizations. Bruin Bash was a great opportunity to get our name out to the new students, said Dandan Tang, fourth-year business economics student and president of Sigma Delta Sigma community service sorority. After the fair, students were invited to enjoy a concert at the Los Angeles Tennis Center, which featured the underground hip-hop artist, Common, and the rock band. Thrice. At the concert ' s conclusion, students stayed at the LATC for a dance party with DJ E ' an, or were given an option to attend a midnight sneak of the movie In Her Shoes, starring Cameron Diaz and Toni Collette at Ackerman Grand Ballroom. This event had been in the works since spring quarter of the prior school year, as planners needed to find dates, venues, talent and groups who were willing to participate. Throughout the entire summer, they got the word out to hnii n hash wplrninps npw fares 16 I events