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

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From left to right: Two students stand away from the crowd of dancers to enjoy the fresh night air at the Bruin Bash after-party, organized by the Greek Councils. Excitement fills the air as Orange County based rock group Thrice starts the concert off well by energizing the crowd with their near deafening music. Ready to meet as many future brothers as possible, this Bruin proudly struts his stuff as a chicken for Theta Chi fraternity. Bruin Bash allowed many students to have one last hurrah before hitting the books once again. I Photographed by Hank Frtedmann. ...if one person had fun that night, then it was worth it. - Jason Kaminsky, mathematics atmospheric, oceanic and environmental sciences, 4th year orientation groups, letting the new students know what they could expect. It was important for us that all the students knew about it, especiall} ' the first years, because it was a great tradition that, fortunately, they were going to be able to experience for four years, said Jason Kaminsky, fourth-year mathematics and atmospheric, oceanic and environmental sciences student and Campus Events Commissioner. In its third straight year. Bruin Bash was a huge hit, with about 4,000 students in attendance. Trying to organize such an event was time consuming and difficult; howe er, the organizers of one of UCLA ' s defining events described it more of as a labor of love. I didn ' t do it for myself attested Kaminsky, I did it for the campus and if one person had fun that night, then it was worth it. | story by katherine terkanian. t j] •J Above: Taking full advantage of this once a year event, a student grabs a flyer from one of the hundreds of students groups represented at the Enormous Activities Fair. As well as having a plethora of student groups available to answer questions, the fair boasted live entertainment and various attractions such as a mechanical bull and a basketball shoot-out game. I Photographed by Hank Friedmann.

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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

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rejoice r in the unwavering support of others On October 11, 1987, over half a million members and supporters of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community marched on Washington, D.C. in a massive display of rememberance of those who had succumbed to the AIDS irus, also, in a greater effort to vie for equality for an oppressed demographic of Americans. From that year on. National Coming Out Week became instituted on college campuses across the nation as a celebration of the culture of the LGBT community. This year, Monday, October 10th marked the first day of this inspired event, as UCLA students kicked off the week ' s festivities at a barbeque at the Sunset Village Recreation Center Througiiout the week, numerous influential members of the LGBT community came to the UCLA campus to speak about a variety of pressing LGBT issues, lead workshops on how to battle heterosexism, and performed in numerous shows in Kerckhoff Hall and Bruin Plaza to display the richness of the LGBT culture. All of the week ' s events were sponsored by a wide variety of student groups, most notably, the Queer Alliance, a coalition of a number of stud ent groups with queer emphases. First-year undeclared student Jessica Morales thought of coming out week as a support system for those who are scared to come out. It was a realization that they are not alone and that they shouldn ' t feel intimidated to express who they are. As the title of the e ent indicated. Coming Out Week was meant to aid students in the coming out process and to let those who have not openly expressed their sexuality know that they would be embraced by the LGBT community. Second-year chemistry student Mee Ko viewed this event as helpful because it allowed students to band together and feel that they were united. To prolong the effect of the week ' s inspired e ' ents, the UCLA LGBT Resource Center was place where students of the queer and straight communities could go to find out more information about issues related to the LGBT community as well as information on how to become an ally to the cause. With its rainbow-colored flags proudly standing at its entrance, the center encouraged students to be proud of who they are and raise awareness about all of the issues facing the LGBT community | slory by chnstui ihdvincher. 9, u( er 9, aim to raise awareness Above: Heidi Garton and first year law student Mazy luna perform a heartfelt song in Kercklioff Grand Salon. Sfiowcasing talent was a major part of this week; many students found such occasions to be an incredible chance to let go and express themselves. I Photograph submitted by iulio Rodiiguez, Queer Alliance. 18 I eve n t s