October 15, 2012

Shocktoberfest 2012: Fun in many forms

Annual campus blowout features concert, costume contest and court competitions.

By University Communications

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Music and magic combined to make Shocktoberfest 2012 a monumental celebration of Anteater spirit Friday, Oct. 12. The annual party – sponsored
by Associated Students of UC Irvine and UCI Athletics – is a combination street festival, rock concert and official NCAA-sanctioned start to the basketball season. Among the highlights:

  • Senior guard Daman Starring captured the yearly slam-dunk title during the “Midnight Magic” event in front of a full house at the Bren Events Center.
  • Senior forward/guard Michael Wilder hit his last shot to pull out a late win for the men’s team over the UCI women’s squad in the three-point shooting competition.
  • The costume contest winner identified himself as “Mr. Oompa-Loompa.” With his green hair, white eyebrows and worker’s uniform, he looked as if he’d be right at home on the set of the original “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.”
  • Tyga was a hit as headliner at the Shocktoberfest concert. Joining him were fellow rapper Dom Kennedy and hip-hop artist Kendrick Lamar.
Women's basketball team takes the floor during Shocktoberfest
Amid much fanfare – and fog – the UCI women’s basketball team takes the Bren Events Center court during Shocktoberfest 2012. Steve Zylius / University Communications
CC the dog at Shocktoberfest
CC the dog shows off her headless horseman costume along Mesa Road during the Shocktoberfest street festival. Steve Zylius / University Communications
Julian Dillon in a steampunk costume
Senior Julian Dillon sports a steampunk costume at the street festival. Steve Zylius / University Communications
Dance Crews outside during Shocktoberfest
Dance crews perform outside the Bren Events Center. Steve Zylius / University Communications
UCI student musicians perform at Shocktoberfest
UCI student musicians warm up the crowd before ”Midnight Magic” festivities. Steve Zylius / University Communications
UCI Spirit Squad at Shocktoberfest
The UCI spirit squad performs for the crowd during Shocktoberfest 2012. Steve Zylius / University Communications
Daman Starring attempts a three-pointer
Senior guard Daman Starring attempts a three-pointer during ”Midnight Magic” festivities. Steve Zylius / University Communications
Women's basketball team members celebrating
Members of the women’s basketball team celebrate – a bit prematurely – during the ”Midnight Magic” three-pointer competition against the men’s squad. The Anteater men pulled out a victory on their last shot. Steve Zylius / University Communications
Daman Starring dunking during Shocktoberfest
Senior guard Daman Starring goes airborne to sink one during the slam-dunk competition, one of Shocktoberfest’s ”Midnight Magic” events. Steve Zylius / University Communications
Fans cheer the on-stage entertainment.
Fans cheer the on-stage entertainment. Steve Zylius / University Communications
Chris Vo getting costume makeup applied
Chris Vo gets some help with his makeup from fellow senior Erica Usi. Steve Zylius / University Communications
Lauren Spinazze attempts a three-pointer
Junior forward Lauren Spinazze attempts a three-pointer during the ”Midnight Magic” competition pitting the women’s team against the men’s. Steve Zylius / University Communications
Crowd enjoying music at Shocktoberfest
The crowd enjoys the music at the 2012 Shocktoberfest concert, which featured Tyga, Dom Kennedy and Kendrick Lamar. Steve Zylius / University Communications
Bren Events Center packed for Shocktoberfest 2012
A packed floor at the Bren Events Center enjoys the entertainment at Shocktoberfest 2012. Steve Zylius / University Communications
Men's basketball team celebrating
Members of the UCI men’s basketball team exult after besting the women’s squad in the three-pointer contest. Steve Zylius / University Communications