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

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' ' [Coming Out Week] allowed students to band together and feel that they were united ' - Mee Ko chemistry 2nd year From top to bottom: The Miracle Whips, a burlesque cabaret ensemble, show off their moves in Kerckhoff Grand Salon during National Coming Out Week Performance Night, Rapper N.E.B, Luv, which stands for never ending black iuv. captures the crowd ' s attention with her lyrics and enthusiasm. Students kick off the night of celebrations in Kerkchoff Grand Salon with a festive sign for all. The Queer Alliance, a coalition of UCLA queer student groups, organized all the events. 1 Photographs • ubnnl!ed by iulio Roanguez. Queei Alliance.

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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

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t riumphant I on home turf Compared to the hostile environment they were faced with the previous week, the cheers of Bruin fans and the electric atmospiiere of the Rose Bowl were a welcome sight to the team. After an impressive come-from-behind victory over Washington State, the undefeated Bruins returned to Pasadena for homecoming. However, the Bruins weren ' t the only ones celebrating a return to familiar grounds. Oregon State quarterback Matt Moore returned to the Rose Bowl for the first time since leaving the UCLA football team in hopes of receiving more playing time. After his departure during his sophomore year, Moore even considered playing Major League Baseball before eventually transferring to Oregon State. The Den readily ensured an unpleasent homecoming for Moore, as students booed and hissed from the moment he stepped onto the field. If Matt Moore really wanted to be a star, he should have just stayed here, commented second- year psychology student Kristy Ito. Not everyone shared her sentiments, as chants of Drew is better and Matt Moore sucks filled the air every time Moore touched the ball. Though Moore got off to a quick start, he became visually frustrated at the Beavers ' inability to move the ball as the game clock ticked away. The UCLA defensive line forced Moore to make errant throws into tight coverage, resulting in two, ill-fated interceptions. While most of the students ' attention was focused on Moore, a few realized that his UCLA counterpart was quietly etching his name into the record books. Drew Olson added to his legacy as one of the greatest quarterbacks in UCLA history by throwing a stunning six touchdowns passes against a dumbstruck Oregon State defense. After requiring last-minute nifion roTTiPS hnme tn bre k r ecord It was one of the least stressful games of the season. - Ryan Fix, electrical engineering, 4th year 20 vaults