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

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I i By Ashleigh Lonson Bruins and Cardinals reminded fans how great football can be The 2000 UCLA Homecoming game against the Stanford Carclinals was not a game that will soon be forgotten. Exciting quarter followed exciting quarter as the teams fought mercilessly for victon ' . Tnily there was not a fan in the crowd who could have asked for more excitement or anxiety than there was in this one football game. The game began with a touchdovvm by Stanford. Right from the beginning, it promised to be a nerve-racking but great three hours of football. Attendance was high as fans from both schools anticipated a fantastic p. 1 . 1,1 • 1 Roberto Reves Ang fight, and thev certamlv wen- ■ ,. . , ' 1 n 1 iV 1- Students, friends and alumni gather not disappointed. By nali-time, , . ,■,.■:. ,, Y 1 1 r together in support of the tootball Stanford was aliead of UCLA. p ,j, „ Fans quickly grabbed hot dogs binding traditions at UCLA. only escalated as the Bruins extended a six- point lead to 27-14 midway through the third quarter on Cor ' Pans ' pass to Mike Seidman, reported AP sports writer John Nadel in die post-game recount. Tv-pical of UCLA football this year, the decision came down to the fourth quarter. As the temperature dropped in the Rose Bowl, spectators hastily threw on sweatshirts and hats, because they weren ' t going anywhere. Cold as it was, enthusiasts had their eyes glued to the field and dieir hearts in their mouths as the clock counted down seconds in the last quarter of the game. Nadel went on to that, Pans, who 16 of 27 passes and nachos before they hurried back to their seats, unwilling to miss a minute of this decisive battle. Athletic supporters to the end, the Half- time Show sponsored by UCLA included a tribute to all of the UCLA athletes who competed in the 2000 Olympic games in Sydney. Men and women of every sport, from Softball to track and field events, got a moment to revel in Bmin support as fans applauded and cheered their accomplishments as athletic representatives of UCLA and the U.S. at the world games. As the game resumed and the second half began, the crowd fired up for the rest of this nerve-racking confrontation. Enthusiastic fans went into overdrive as Bruin players moved closer and closer to actory. The excitement report completed with two interceptions, threw a 41-yard scoring pass to Freddie Mitchell with 6:58 remaining to give the Bruins the 37-28 lead, and as it turned out, enough points for the win. The victor ' was enough to qualify Bruins for a bowl game, despite our later disappointing losses we made to Texas to play in the Sun Bowl. Ending in a well fought victory for the Bmins, fans filed out of the Rose Bowl exc ited and relieved. The Stanford game had been a great one and UCLA students and supporters felt exliausted and ecstatic at the same time. Returning home, spectators and players alike felt the thrill of victory and the msh of having been a part of a great game in Bmin football history. HOMECOMING 27 i

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A daring fan dresses up in a Super Bruin costume. Costumes were not a common sight, but they always demonstrated great enthusiasm. Joe Bruin mingles with fans during the game. The talented mascot kept spirits high with tlieir antics and energy at each game. Band director Gordon Henderson conducts fight songs and music through the night. The band performed at every game, entertaining crowds and taunting the opposition. 26 EVENTS

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Vice Prcsiilenl Al Goic. the Denioeratie candidate for the President of the Lhiited Slates, addresses his supporters, many of v honi were UCLA students, in Westwood Village. His eleventh hour stop lo the politically active city created a niob of support. SKOOO lfch ' t. ' j APAVIDt; WORLD PHOTOS Lynn Nishimura Lynn . ' ishimura Republican presidential candidate Texas Gov. George W. Bush holds up a W during a campaign rally at Raymond Jones Stadium in Tampa. Florida on November 5. 2000. Florida turned out to be a key state in the decision for president. • Actors clap and hold signs up supporting the Gore-Lieberman team. A number of prominent enteilainment personalities such as Cher and Whoopi Goldberg were on hand promoting the Democratic campaign for the White House. • UCLA students cheer for the Goie campaign in Westwood Village. Many students took advantage of Gore ' s campaign stop in Westwood to experience the 2000 Presidential race firsthand. 28 EVENTS