WESTWOOD — After undergoing twink death at the age of 99, beloved UCLA mascot Joe Bruin has now transformed into the bear he was meant to be all along. “Everyone always calls me a bear, but I never really resonated with that part of my queer identity until now,” said Bruin, who was sporting a newly grown beard and V-neck muscle tee while smirking longingly at the John Wooden Statue. “I’ve let go of all the expectations of shaving, and I’m excited to properly hibernate with a cute twink this winter. It’s also nice to finally stop pretending to enjoy poppers.” At press time, Joe Bruin was spotted entering the Ackerman third floor bathroom wearing leather.