UCLA was originally founded as a branch of UC Berkeley for Southern California. Being a younger relative of the Cal Bears, it was only fitting to have the mascot be a Bruin (a young bear).
The UCLA's mascot the bear known as the Bruin. The Bruin is UCLA's mascot.
UCLA was originally founded as a branch of UC Berkeley for Southern California. Being a younger relative of the Cal Bears, it was only fitting to have the mascot be a Bruin (a young bear).
The Bruins.... Now, Where LA has a bear, who knows.
The UCLA (University of California Los Angeles) mascots are Joe and Josephine Bruin. Most of the time the mascot will be called the "Bruin Bear". http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/thumb/2/26/180px-UCLA_Bruins_Logo.png
the Boston Bruins are named after a brown bear typically used in fables. Same thing With UCLA, who are also the Bruins.
UCLA students are called Bruins because the university adopted the bear as its mascot in 1927, symbolizing strength and determination. The name "Bruin" was chosen from the term used for a brown bear in an old English fable. The bear is not only representative of the school spirit but also reflects the school's commitment to excellence in academics and athletics. Over the years, the Bruin mascot has become a beloved symbol for the university community.
Joe and Josephine Bruin
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The mascot of White Bear Lake MN is the Bear. They are the White Bear Lake Bears.
California's mascot is named Oski the bear.
Prior to the UCLA becoming the Bruins, they were known as the Grizzlies. However, once the University of Montana joined the sports conference in 1928, also titled the Grizzlies, UCLA made the decision to change the team name to the Bruins, as well as naming their bear mascot Little Joe Bruin.
Berkeley's mascot is Oski the Bear.