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

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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

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while some studied, others celebrated Halloween LA style Wliat was scarier than midtenn- crazed students wandering through the halls like zombies? Halloween at UCLA- when real life ghosts and goblins, and a few ad enturous students in costume, haunted the campus for the daw Halloween festi ities were numerous, ranging from apartment parties to programs for inner-city kids that took place in the dorms. All day, students could be seen wearing monster, witch, and de ' il costumes to class. It was not onK ' the students who got into the Halloween spirit. Professors joined in on the festi ities in 1.1. , A student plavfullv seduces his order to hven up classes, up friend. On Halloween, a popular including linguistics professor costume idea was dressing as the Da id Nicolas, who paraded as opposite sex. Bruce Lee. Though midterms overwhelmed nian - Bruins on October 3Lst, the ' did not keep all students from haxing a good time. I had a lot of stud ing to do, said Samara Friedman, a graduating fointh year sociolog ' major, but I couldn ' t stay home mv last Halloween in college! We went to a couple of apartment parties then moxed on to the bars. Hordes of people flocked down to Madison ' s and Maloney ' s, the local Westwood bars, to have a drink and get a glimpse of fellow students in costume. Some costumes were realK ' creative, but there were way too nianv girls dressed up as Britney Spears, said second ear theater major Jessica Last. Al Gore campaigning in est ood was another popular Halloween event. Many students showed up to hear him speak and to support his political ideas. While many students were there to support Gore, many others really went to see the celebs. I went to the rally to see celebrities, and I got to see stars like Whoopi Goldberg, Gray Davis, and Ben Affleck on top of seeing Al Gore. I thought Whoopi Goldberg was very funn -, and Al Gore fit well into his costume as a politician. People dressed up for the rallv too and one of the bands was in costume, said second year undeclared student Rvan Yu. We saw Lynn Nishimura , ' Cher- it was Halloweenish, said second year astrophysics student Stephanie Herczog. That was certainly mv biggest fright of the night. Still other students took their chances with traffic and crowds and entured out to West Hollywood, where thousands of people went to see the Halloween parade and to party. It was a craz) ' and big part}- scene, said third year Enghsh student Erin SoUs. Earlier in the week, the dorms held their annual All-Hill Halloween for children, who trick or treated through decorated hallways accompanied by volunteer guides. The kids got candv and treats from students who bought gocxlies from their RAs. With midterms, politicians, and ghosts, Halloween at UCLA proved to be its usual scar -, but interesting and e.xciting self, yet again. HALLOWEEN 21