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

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infinite possibilities, and the power of choice Onlookers gather around as Mutaytor expells burning flames from his mouth. Bruin Plaza was a gathering place for Bruin demonstrations and performances. Photogmphed by Nicholas Weston-Swan, Daily Bwin. Ronni Sanlo, director of the LGBT Campus Resource Center speaks at the grand opening celebration of the center ' s new location in Bruin Plozo. The center has moved its headquarters from Kinsey Hall to the newly renovated Student Activities Center, since its inception in 1995. Photographed by Rachel Been, Doily Bruin.

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From the minute students moved on campus, a variety of events filled their schedules. The Back to School Night concert, held during week zero, featured rock bands Zion I and Bad Religion and was open exclusively to UCLA students. Soon afterwards, popular films such as, The Italian Job, Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, Matrix Reloaded and Old School were screened throughout various locations on campus to provide an opportunity for students to let their hair down one last time before lectures, essays and exams became a mainstay in students ' lives. The Campus Events Commission, a subsidiary of the Undergraduate Students Association Council, was the mastermind behind the films, concerts and speakers that enriched the social lives of the students. The commission itself was divided into six separate sub-committees of 10 to 15 people, each responsible for a different discipline that helped the commission to attain its main goal of trying to create events that all students would attend and enjoy as stated by Campus Events Commissioner Jason Gaulton. The sub-committee focusing on films was responsible for the free sneaks and $2 films, which provided students with inexpensive outings right in their backyard. Each member of the film sub- committee was a liaison to a specific studio and was responsible for trying to bring a film to campus for student feedback. First year marine biology student Christal Thavincher commented, Free sneaks were a good idea because I got to see movies that hadn ' t even been released yet, and I like the fact that I didn ' t have to pay eight bucks to see it. The $2 films, played at different times throughout the year in the Ackerman Grand Ballroom provided a flashback to the sunny and relaxing days of the past summer. Movies such as Pirates of the Caribbean, Finding Nemo and Charlie ' s Angles: Full Throttle were largely enjoyed and appreciated. The Campus Events Commission worked diligently to create not only a fun environment for students but also provided another way to bring the campus together. by Ellen Rark Amid an array of glowing lights, Daniel Au passionately sings and strums his guitar at Kerckhoff Coffee House. Expression and talent have always been evident among Bruins in many different forms. Photographed by Tim Cydiik, Daily Biuin.

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honoring celebration, representation and identity The VietNomese Language and Culture Club worked in conjunction with the Vietnamese Student Union to put on a Vietnamese New Year celebration on February 8, 2004. The Tet festival welcomed spring with hours of entertainment including martial arts, singing, o fashion show, traditional Vietnamese instrumental music and o skit. Photographed by Jennifer Richardson. ] 6 The Chinese Students and Scholars Association ' s Annual Culture Night was just one of me highlights amidst multiple days of Chinese New Year celebrations. Post-doctorate Wen Lin practiced with second year pharmacology graduates Jing Zhao and Fuqu Yu to make this year ' s show a presentation of perfection. Photographed by Uyen Dinh, Daily Bruin. te : ' : , = - - ::