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

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Enigma II International Institute Student Association Photographed by Tusnai Raiijan, Mission Statement Enigma exists tor members of the UCLA community interested in speculative fiction, future science and simulation games in all their varied media and forms. Enigma provides a forum for discussion, exploration and social activities; brings professional writers, scientists, designers and artists to meet with members; and encourages and assists members in the creative aspects of science fiction, fantasy and gaming. Members Front Row: Tom Lai, Ophelia Lynn Prudencio, Bo Maguire, Patrick Aghajanian, Howard Hickman and Brandon Pancost. Second Row: Jason Barnes, Dafna Pleban, Sean Diaz-Lapham, Andy Ashurakh, Blake Middure, Chris Coffman, Charles Rantan, Maria Goodman, Richard Suh and jon Lee. Back Row: Chris Velasquez, Matt Khalil, loseph Nunn, Mike Nichols, Vincent Lai, Tom Wlltse, |ohn Montiann, Stephen Hoover and Nick Ingwersen. Mission Statement Random Voices is an a cappella vocal ensemble intended to provide an environment for treble-voiced singers and foster members ' musical development. Members Danielle Nicole Aladjadjian, Stephanie Aria, Melissa Casas, Laney Chinn, Madhurima Gadgil, Sharleen Higa, Maya Lohith, Gloria Pak, Keji Sojobi, Suzie Tagliere and Angle Yen. Photograph submitted by International Institute Student Association Mission Statement The International Institute Student Association strives to promote awareness of international Issues as well as represent the International Institute students of UCLA and strenghthen its degree programs. Members Front Row: Alice Wu, Stacy Edgar, Aerin Cho and Anita Cordova. Back Row; Elsa Carillo and lean Bel. Mission Statement To support and supplement the education of social workers interested in working with Latino a populations. We fulfuill our mission through social, educational, and political activities. Members Adnanne Angeles, Kara CaHos, Craciela Baltazar, Rocio de la Torre, Erin De Moranville, Cynthia Dyk, Laura Hernandez, Christy Hong, Beatriz Gutierrez, Grace Lee, Sean Lynch, TIa Morgan, Lucy Oh, Charlie Padow, Rosemary Pelayo, Noemy Ponce, Neidy Portillo, Rachel Rios and Michelle Rodriguez. Not Pictured: Brenda Batarse, Tanya Mercado, Kathia Merchant and Sylvia Villasenor. Random Voices Photograph submitted by Social Welfare Latino a Caucus, Social Welfare Latino a Caucus am involved in the Social Welfare Latino Caucus organization because it promotes the values that social workers hold, such belief that every individual has strenght and dignity and if given the appropriate resources they can thrive. Rocio de la Torre, 2nd Year, social welfare graduate student as a

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The Den ; mon g I JTI A higgpst fans U! C! L! A! Fight! Fight! Fight! the UCLA eight dap echoed in Pauley Pavilion as the Bruins played a fierce game against Washington State. No matter what sport, vhere er a UCLA athletic team was engaged in competition, members of the Den could be found nearby entiiusiastically cheering them on. A wide assortment of cheers, ranging from 8-claps to Bruin spell-outs loudly eminated from the crowd as the athletes played their games. The Den, UCLA ' s official student fan group, helped organize student support for athletic teams on campus. Members of The Den were encouraged to attend all UCLA sports, not just the more prominent ones. Bright blue Den shirts could be spotted in the crowd from afar during athletic events on campus. Students ' enthusiasm for any UCLA team was shown through unwavering support despite how their season was going. The Den ' s dedication to athletic success was shown through events such as oNernigiit basketball campouts. Many Den members even followed teams for away games, paying travel and lodging expenses out of their own pocket, in order to cheer their Bruins on. The Den held bi-weekly meetings for all UCLA sports enthusiasts. At these meetings, students were kept informed about upcoming UCLA athletic events. Third-year psychology student and Den member Matt Crisafulli said of UCLA athletics, I lo e the competition of the games, and I love providing the teams with a sense of pride and appreciation for all the work that they put in. I try to ensure that all the sports, big or small, are recognized for what they are and the amount of work it takes to play them. Bruin athletics are a large part of our campus and the Den is the force beliind the craziness. | storv bv In tor a Nguveii. Above: Matthew Crisafulli. third-year psychology student, Chris Cesare, second-year physics student and Andrew Daniels, second-year English student, show their true blue and gold spirit. As one of the biggest UCLA sports fans, they wore the Bruin colors all over at all games they cheered at. I Photograph submitted by the Den. Above: Students are on the front line in Pauley Pavilion, wearing their bright blue Den shirts in support of the UCLA team. Those that sat in the front section of the student section were among the most hardcore fans. I Photograph submitted by the Den. The Den supports evei7 athletic team on campus that they can. They do what they can to help the UCLA team by letting both our team and the other team know who they want to win. Also, we have bi-weekly meetings, social events and anything else that sounds like fun. At every meeting we have a speaker come and talk to us; whether its a coach, players and other great fans, as well as discuss the Dent business. Members David Blue, Branden Brough, David Burns, Andrew Comstock, Andrew Daniels, Dan Federoff, Monte Flagg, Sean Hoppes, Krista jaspers, Kahlil Nataki, Christo Rose, Marc Sawyer, Brian Shingledecker, Sean Wang and Tommy Ursano. 1 54d- {j4 (jy-fv 5 g n I zati o n s

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Chinese Student Association Photographed by Tushar Ranjan, Mission Statement We, tlie Cliinese Students Association, strive to be {he most passionate organization in raising interest and awareness of Chinese culture towards ttie student population in the University of California, Los Angeles, through cultural events and activities of various scales. In addition, we aim to foster a kindred spirit amongst students who are inclined to expand their interpersonal network, both academically and socially. Members Front Row: Juyuan Wei, Jack Lam, Oscar Liu, Jonathan Yu, Robert Cai and Yuji Arai. Second Row: Terry Dip, Jennifer Yu, Mandy Wong, Jenny Tu, Shannon Jin, Aileen Yu, Diana Chiu and Karen Ding. Back Row: Jessica Cho, Justine Lin, Pinky Hung, Remington Ong, Annie Teng, Sandra Liu and Dustin Lee. Mission Statement To help Japanese students get acquainted with campus life, promote Japanese culture and language, and also broaden students ' minds by providing events to meet new people and think about their careers. Members Front Row: Haruki Yokoyama and Tsubasa Yamaguchi. Second Row: Jiro Wayama, Yugo Takeshima, Toshiyasu FHirota, Hikari Uozumi, Aya Satoh, Yuka Hasegawa and Michiko Fujita. Back Row: Sawako Haraguchi, Naohiro Uyama, Joy Han, Takuma Endo, Takashi Nishioka and Yuko Fujita. s I ., j I submitted by Japanese Student Association. Japanese Student Association Pii, I56tstudent organizations