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Bruin Holidays

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The holiday season is wrapping up and 2019 is coming to a close. As you prepare for the new year, here is how some of our staff enjoyed the winter break!

Here is my friend, Amy, in the Love Me Hug Me pop-up exhibition in New York City. This art installation is dedicated to those with Alzheimer's Disease. Photo by Catherine Wang

A tiny teddy bear adorns the Christmas tree. Photo by Kiara Rivera

Spectators watching the sunrise at Montrose Beach, Chicago, Illinois. Photo by Anna Yang

A lake in Yosemite National Park. Photo by Adrian Lim

This is a picture I took of the tourists boarding rafts going to a secluded area in Halong Bay, Vietnam. My sister and I shared a kayak... it was beautiful! Photo by Ariana Fadel

My cousins adding/eating candy decorations for a gingerbread house on Christmas Day. Photo by Kiara Rivera

The City of Fog, Chongqing, China. Photo by Chenyang Lai

This picture is from when we stopped at a Caodaist temple in Vietnam; Caodaism is a religion that was started in Southern Vietnam, and features elements of Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and Catholicism. Photo by Ariana Fadel

Landscape at the Twin Peaks, San Francisco, California. Photo by Adrian Lim

While video taping, David Holmes opens his Christmas gifts. Stella Holmes loves unwrapping presents so she helped everyone open their gifts. Photo by Naomi Holmes

This is the Mekong River; the man just dropped off some fellow tourists at a snake farm! Photo by Ariana Fadel

My dad requested jumping photos and request granted. Montrose Beach, Chicago, Illinois. Photo by Anna Yang

The Palace of Fine Arts. San Francisco, California. Photo by Adrian Lim

I stopped my cousin Jalen while he was sliding down the stairs for a photo. Photo by Kiara Rivera

My family went to a Vietnamese street market; I ended up getting just rambutan and a fake Gucci sweater, but there was a lot more at the market (check out the frogs!). Photo by Ariana Fadel

Giant Panda, Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Sichuan, China. Photo by Chenyang Lai

The City of Fog, Chongqing, China. Photo by Chenyang Lai

On Christmas morning, Esther Holmes wraps her gifts before putting them under the tree. She wore an Olaf onesie all day. Photo by Naomi Holmes

Fallen leaves frozen underneath the ice at Horsetail Lake, Willow Springs, Illinois. Photo by Anna Yang

My friends are on the New York public bus transit meeting up for the first time since college started. We just finished exchanging presents for Secret Santa. Photo by Catherine Wang

Road down through Yosemite National Park. Photo by Adrian Lim

These are polaroids of myself posing in the Showfields pop-up art exhibition in New York City. Photo by Catherine Wang

My aunt excitedly opening the first present on Christmas Eve. Photo by Kiara Rivera

Ice from the waves crashing onto the pavement with city skyline in the background at Montrose Beach, Chicago, Illinois. Photo by Anna Yang

More tourists boarding rafts going to a secluded area in Halong Bay, Vietnam. Photo by Ariana Fadel

Giant Panda, Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Sichuan, China. Photo by Chenyang Lai

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A Bruin Thanksgiving

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My niece enjoying her bowl of noodles for thanksgiving dinner. Photo by Johnny Thai

At Thanksgiving dinner, the Holmes family had turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing and steamed vegetables. Photo by Naomi Holmes

Enjoying some video games during the break. Photo by Zhuofu Li

Thanksgiving plate of turkey, mac and cheese, and mashed potatoes. Photo by Isaiah Little

Valley View at Yosemite National Park Photo by Chenyang Lai

A couple standing in front of a ramen stand in Westfield Century City. Photo by Jane Huang

One of my other good friends from home (Vincent) came and visited me here at UCLA and drove me home afterwards. Photo by Johnny Thai

I went to the LACMA during the Thanksgiving Break. Photo by Catherine Wang

After Thanksgiving dinner, Esther Holmes creates some gingerbread houses. Photo by Naomi Holmes

Roadtrip to Joshua Tree National Park. Photo by Chenyang Lai

My Thanksgiving meal. Photo by Zhuofu Li

Two tablespoons of tomato paste went into the making of lasagna and the remaining can of paste was stored in the refrigerator. The can was opened by repeatedly stabbing a knife through the top of the can, as neither of my friends had a can opener.

On Thanksgiving, Mary An Nan (2nd year, Economics major) is on her way to celebrate Friendsgiving with some Association of Chinese Americans (ACA) Alumni. Photo by Catherine Wang

A plate with various lao sides for the main meal. Photo by Ariana Fadel

Milky Way photo at the Yosemite National Park. Photo by Chenyang Lai

My grandma cutting vegetables for different lao dishes. Photo by Ariana Fadel

Bright colored oranges stacked in the Westwood Whole Foods supermarket. Photo by Jane Huang

My Thanksgiving. This includes good food and good times. Photo by Isaiah Little

One of my good friends from home (Michael) came and visited me here at school and drove me home afterwards. Photo by Johnny Thai

After Thanksgiving dinner, David Holmes plays a game of Frozen Monopoly with his family. Photo by Naomi Holmes

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What Does it Mean to be a Bruin?

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In honor of UCLA vs USC week, here are what some UCLA students had to say about being a part of the Bruin community!

  • Tylor McGrew, 3rd Year, Biology major
    “Being a Bruin means practicing school spirit in many ways like by getting involved in the community, meeting friends, and improving yourself.”
    Photo by Isaiah Little
  • Nadim Sheikh, 2nd Year, International Trade major
    “To be a Bruin means supporting the school and the best part is the school spirit.”
    Photo by Chenyang Lai
  • Ashley Tang, 2nd Year, MCDB major
    “To be a Bruin means being a part of the LA community and having tons of school spirit.”
    Photo by Naomi Holmes
  • Nolan Kim, 2nd Year, Sociology major
    “To me, being a Bruin means achieving things I never thought I would be able to do.”
    Photo by Ariana Fadel
  • Arbrean Sears, 2nd year, Biochemistry major
    “To be a Bruin is to be serious about academics and school spirit.”
    Photo by Anna Yang
  • Daniel Peters, 4th Year, MIMG major
    “To be a Bruin is to be smart, be perseverant, and be helpful.”
    Photo by Zhuofu Li
  • Imani Isaia, 3rd Year, Pre-Sociology major
    “To be a Bruin is to carry Bruin pride wherever you go. Holding your head high against adversity, and always striving for excellence in everything you do. Beat ‘SC! Go Bruins!”
    Photo by Catherine Wang
  • Chris Mauerman, 3rd Year, Communication major
    “To me, being a Bruin is about recognizing the fact that we are all part of a larger community and should support and lift each other up.”
    Photo by Naomi Holmes
  • Clarissa Johnson, 2nd Year, Pre-Communications major
    “To be a Bruin is to be a community in and outside of the classroom.”
    Photo by Anna Yang
  • Orion Smedley, 3rd Year, Physics
    “If I wasn’t proud to be a Bruin, I wouldn’t be a Bruin.”
    Photo by Ariana Fadel
  • Fatiatama’i Folau, 3rd Year, History major and African American Studies minor
    “To be a Bruin means kicking ass and elevatin'”
    Photo by Catherine Wang
  • Sandhya Muragan, 3rd Year, Human Biology and Society major
    “To me, being a Bruin means having an abundance of school pride and an excitement to participate in activities that represent the values of UCLA!”
    Photo by Isaiah Little
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Meet the Photographers

by BruinLife Photo
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This is your introduction to our hard working staff.

  • Isaiah Little: Staff Photographer
  • Adrian Lim: Staff Photographer
  • Vivian La: Photo Editor
  • Joe Akira: Photo Editor
  • Selina Pan: Staff Photographer
  • Ben Kao: Staff Photographer
  • Kiara Rivera: Staff Photographer
  • Tess Horowitz: Staff Photographer
  • Felix Gan: Staff Photographer
  • Veronica Lu: Staff Photographer
  • Ashley Kim: Staff Photographer
  • Teddy Lee: Staff Photographer
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UCLA: Blue & Gold

by BruinLife Photo
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UCLA’s colors are blue and gold. These colors actually represent the state’s various attributes: Blue to symbolize the ocean, and local wildflowers. Yellow to reflect the Golden State, the California poppy and sunsets. Here are some photos capturing these colors from our excellent photographers here at Bruin Life. Enjoy.

  • Photo by Ashley Kim
  • Photo by Ben Kao
  • Photo by Joe Akira
  • Photo by Kiara Rivera
  • Photo by Grace Diaz
  • Photo by Adrian Lim
  • Photo by Adrian Lim
  • Photo by Isaiah Little
  • Photo by Isaiah Little
  • Photo by Isaiah Little
  • Photo by Jake Choi
  • Photo by Jake Choi
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