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

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During Bruint ' est. a courageous Bruin prepares to test his strengtli on tine Hammerhead carnival-style game. Many student groups sponsored activities like this one for fundraising and provided a break from the daily routine of classes. 18 EVENTS

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Throughout UCLA histon, campus exents ha e icprestMitcd tlic diverse interests and concerns of the students. Following in this tradition, students ert ' capti ated b ' mo ie premieres, sports events, political discussions and cultural shows. Performances and social events sponsored by student organizations were also well attended as students continued to support their fellow Bruins in celebrations of their cultural and ethnic identities. Clearly the social focus of UCLA, events both on and off campus demonstrated an important representation of the student body and its interests and concerns. Traditional events such as Spring Sing and the annual UCLA job fair continued to draw in record numbers in attendance. Once again they proved that UCLA students were not onlv academically focused but also active and in ' olved in organizations and events that maintained the well-rounded and diverse tradition that has always defined the UCLA student body. In addition to tlie many events sponsored by various UCLA administrative groups, student organizations also held many different activities. Rallies, student speeches, and shows celebrating different poUtical ideas or protests, filled up the UCLA calendar and kept students active and aware of tlie world ai ' ound them. The world outside of the Westwood bubble definitely found its way onto tlie UCLA campus. Presidential candidate Al Gore and f Bruinlife Yearbook 1988 The ISO dance theatre performs an unusual yet entertaining piece. With unique costumes and presentations, this group impressed and inspired many Bruins. Iiis entourage of Democratic supporters visited the Westwood area in late October and the event drew hundreds of Bruins in support. Students became e. -tremcly involved in the presidential elections whicli followed the Wsit and kept up with the continuing drama of the controversial Indecision 2000. A little further away, students also tuned into the 2000 Olympic games held in Sydney, Austnxlia. More than ten UCLA athletes competed on various Olympic teams as representatives for the United States. Back at home. Bruins who watched the events from their living rooms, supported these exceptional athletes and stayed updated on the many athletic competitions throughout the Games. Always supportive of any sporting events, Bniins showed up by the thousands to support their athletes playing on the home field. In the fall, fans drove to Pasadena almost ever) ' weekend to cheer on the Bruin football team at the Rose Bowl. Athletic support did not end there. Throughout the year, students attended basketball games, tennis games, soccer games and cheered enthusiastically regardless of the outcome. Events on campus and around the world captivated the attention of involved Bruins. Sports, politics, social issues and community welfare kept students as active as ever. We volunteered, protested, supported, and participated. UCLA events illustrated the many different causes and interests in which students were involved. Despite tlie differences between the By: Ashleigh Lonson Bruinlife Yearbook 1950 The 1950 UCLA Mardi Gras king is crowned to preside over a week of festivities. Though absent now, the Mardi Gras celebration was a highlight of the social calendar for many half a century ago. OVERVIEW 19