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HANGOUTS on campus there ' s a favorite place: a grassy knoll, a shaded window ledge, or a small secluded slab of cement, which somehow appeals to at least one studious individual. At UCLA, it seems, everyone settles in sooner or later...whether it be amongs t the crowds of Ackerman Union or the deep serenity of Dickson ' s Art Center. On the expansive north side, there are the Kerckhoff lounges, with their tiled floors and over-stuffed couches scented with the perfume of too many clove cigarettes; as well as the nation ' s second most successful Baskin Robbins ' ice cream parlor. The Coffee House offers various exotic snacks and cafes all somehow tinged with the subtle flavor of rich potatoes. The place is always crowded, explaining why the stereo speakers hang ominously from the brown cork ceiling. Across the walkway at The Coop ' ' , sports fans converge daily in front of the wide-screen t.v. mecca while pizza, croissants, and mexican salads are sold at student prices. Further north, the sculpture garden provides the most serene hanging out atmosphere for students and bluejays alike (where else can on e study in the shadows of bronze nudes and metallic monsters?). In the opposite direction, for the opposite people, the Bombshelter appeals to the more scientific minded, looking as if it had mysteriously sunk into its own basement contrasting the micro-biology towers which surround it. Also on the south side, the halls of Franz and Boelter provide popular studying locations, as do the several libraries and tiny alcoves which are strategically flung around campus. Indeed, hanging out at UCLA can be viewed as both a leisurely challenge and an art among the arts. From the intense insanity of Bruin Walk to the perpetual mid-day calm of the inverted fountain, the options are varied and forever changing. True, it may get confusing, but it ' s also kind of special...having favorite places everywhere.
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TRADITIONS As is traditional for all major schools of higher learning, UCLA has become the home of many a time honored memory (get it? as is traditional ...oh, never mind). Yes, long before Bear Wear became the thing to be seen in over in Tokyo, or the little peeking man made his little mark on bruin life, the roots of good tradition were forming and taking hold of the University of California ' s first southern campus. For example: Mardi Gras, which got its start in 1941, still benefits UNICAMP, the university ' s summer camp for underpriviledged children. This event (referred to by many as the event) now spans the entire intramural field once a year with its complete carnival of brightly lit rides, clowns, balloons, and students. Without a doubt lines are fast becoming a major tradition at UCLA. Getting things done on campus usually means dealing with this new tradition, whether you need books, food, check cashing, priority tickets, or computer printouts. For sure, waiting in line at Uc-la is one established tradition that everyone takes part in sooner or later. Perhaps the dominant tradition at schools as huge and diverse as UCLA is that of not having any clue what the real traditions are supposed to be. Some have been overcome by pure myth while others have simply been forgotten. For example, did you know that if one was to step on the U.C. symbol embedded in the floor of Powell Libarary, one does not graduate? Where the hell is Founder ' s Rock ? (answer: next to Murphy Hall)...did you ever memorize the lyrics to the fight song? Ok then! True, in recent years new traditions have been born while a few old ones have been sucked into the decrepid vacuum of forgotten nothingness. Individuality seems to be the key these days. So who cares if you never read The Daily Bruin on a daily basis? Does it really matter that you can ' t remember the fight song? Hey, at least you won ' t forget the famous eight-clap ending! Traditionally speaking, one should only remember what matters...that ' s as good a tradition as any.
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