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

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Crowds gather to watch Unwritten Law perform at the Beat x Rally. The bond performed to o sea of cheering students hoping to upset the 2 Trojans the following weekend. Photographed by Mike Chien, Doily Bruin. The dance team gives the audience a taste of Bruin pride by performing at the Beat ' $C rally and concert, pepping up the crowd to bring out Bruin spirit. The pregame bonfire rally gave Bruins a chance to see their stars before the game, but unfortunately spirit alone never won games. Photographed by Rion Graham, Daily Bmin. low 21

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Smashing ' $C ' s spirits in every way we can While fads came and went in the blink of an eye, the hatred for our cross-town rival U$C remained fresh in the minds of students and alumni alike. To not only recognize but also embrace the heated rivalry between the two foes, the Student Alumni Association diligently plann ed an exceptional week filled with events that led up to the game itself. SAA worked closely with the Campus Events Commission and the Rally Committee in order to establish a sense of old-school pride and mutual camaraderie in all the people associated with UCLA, according to third year communication studies student and SAA ' s Executive Director of Administrative Affairs Verna Bhargava. The week was filled with customary events that gave new and returning Bruins a taste of the rich history and tradition behind the rivalry. The festivities commenced with the annual car smash where disgruntled students took out their frustrations of a four-year winless streak on a car donned in Trojan crimson and gold. Later in the week, charitable Bruins were able to get the red out at the blood drive held at the James West Alumni Center. Thursday night marked the traditional bonfire and rally, showcasing the players along with the coaching staff and the Spirit Squad. This year ' s motivational speeches were punctuated by the raucous guitar riffs and loud drumming of the punk band Unwritten Law, which helped raise the tempo of the event. Third year American Literature and communications studies student Ross Harold reflected, The body surfing was kind of out of control and the drummer got crazy with his drum sticks, but what can you do? God bless rock stars! The concert not only offered students a thrilling and extraordinary study break, but also an opportunity to exhibit their pride and just have a great time. No matter how hopeless victory may have seemed, the celebrations during Beat ' $C week heightened the energy to a feverish pitch and instilled pride in even those Bruins who otherwise had little knowledge (or interest) in the great game of football. by Ellen Rark Second year matt) student Guillermo Lopez goes to work with his trusty sledgehammer. Foir game in the name of Bruin tradition, beating up this car did wonders to a Bruins ' hurt pride. Photogmphed by lonothon Young, Doily Bruin.

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oian While baseball has been deemed the American pastime, many would argue that the title unquestionably belongs to football. What could be more fun than screaming at the television while happily enjoying some wings and a frosty beer? Enthusiasm for the sport was evident at the UCLA vs. U$C game on that fateful (and depressing) Saturday, November 22nd. The energy of the crowd at the Los Angeles Coliseum was so thick you could taste it. Unfortunately, enthusiasm was not enough to save our team from being dominated by the Trojans, who led 33-2 at halftime. The Bruins managed to close the gap by the end of the game, and the final score of 47-22, while still disheartening, was less embarrassing than it could have been. After the game first year design student Shao Cheng commented, It was sad and depressing. I wish I had saved myself some time and money by just watching it at home. What was the cause of this loss to our long-opposed arch nemesis? Many assessed novice coach Karl Dorrell ' s leadership style as the game marked the Bruins ' fourth consecutive loss in the regular season. Others pointed to the raw talent the Trojans possessed in their fifth straight win over us. And then there were even those that looked to the alignment of the moon as the root of their woes. Whatever the case, it was apparent that future Bruin squads would have their work cut out for them if they ever wanted to ever kick some Trojan butt. Considering the recruiting potential of the National Champion Trojans and the incredible amount of talent returning to the team next year, the Bruins will face a difficult cross- town rival for years to come. With returning Bruin talent including all-star wide receiver Craig Bragg, quarterback Drew Olsen and linebacker Spencer Havner, Dorrell hoped to fully utilize their skills and experience early in the season. No matter how bleak the future looked, Bruins were confident that their persistence would eventually knock Tommy Trojan off his high horse. The University of Second Choice may have something to gloat about for the time being, but in the words of the legendary naval commander John Paul Jones, we have not yet even begun to fight... by Susan Sherman A