“Asking Stanford” is a collection that collects bite-sized tales from college students to spotlight the range of experiences and views on campus.
My freshman yr, I went to the sport with just a few of my buddies who attended UC Berkeley. It took a very long time, however I keep in mind the primary landing we scored deep within the fourth quarter, lastly giving me an opportunity to brag again at my buddies. — Ishan Mehta ’25 M.S. ’26
The (solely) two soccer video games that I’ve been to at Stanford have been alumni reunion video games. I’ve staffed the fiftieth reunion the final two years and have been with the alums, from tailgate to strolling the sector. I suppose that is likely to be my recreation day custom then, consuming Stanford catering tailgate meals, the identical menu of pulled pork with Hawaiian rolls, chickpea chili and roast rooster. Loading up on Sweet Street brown butter rice krispies and alumni conversations. Passing out crimson pom poms and crossing the sector. Each occasions I’ve been there the soccer workforce was fairly good. We had been successful the sport final yr up till halftime and we beat FSU this yr, so I’ve one thing to stay up for subsequent yr! — Sonnet Xu ‘27
My favourite recreation day reminiscence is screaming within the rain with buddies in opposition to Cal, in one of many worst climate experiences of the yr. I additionally loved seeing Stanford individuals storm the sector, regardless of Cal successful. — Michael Malone ’26
The primary and final tailgate I attended was 5 years in the past. I stuffed my face with pigs in a blanket and flat Coke whereas somebody tried to clarify the soccer guidelines. I left early to complete a p-set due the following day. — Iris Hwang M.S. ’27
I keep in mind being seventeen, working out to the 50 yard line and staring again on the stands full of individuals. Being on a highschool dance workforce meant that recreation days had been necessary. Excessive ponytail, tight fitted skirt, and glitter smeared on my cheeks (which I later had an allergic response to). However my favourite recreation day moments had been being out within the middle of that discipline, when the viewers is so far-off that you just actually can’t hear them. The peace of with the ability to depend “5, six, seven, eight” to maintain your teammates in sync, with out anybody overhearing you. I haven’t touched a soccer discipline since then, however maybe if we win Massive Recreation, I’ll. — Sharis Hsu ‘28
The road to get into the sport is my favourite half. Stanford college students, Cal “individuals,” all spewing vitriol in a single sardine-packed house. — Odin Farkas ’26
My junior yr, I traveled to Boulder to broadcast Stanford vs. Colorado for 90.1 FM KZSU for what can be one of many final “PAC-12 After Darkish” classics. At halftime, Stanford was down 29-0, and it seemed just like the season would solely worsen — particularly since Stanford didn’t win a single house recreation that yr. However then the comeback occurred: Stanford clawed again to win 46-43 in double time beyond regulation. I even FaceTimed my good friend Scott again on campus so he might witness the game-winning second from the stands. What began as a crushing chilly night become one of the crucial unforgettable highlights of my junior yr. — Joanne dePierre ’25 M.A. ’26
One reminiscence I’ve is leaving Massive Recreation at halftime after we had been up, solely to return again to Stanford and watch us lose on TV. — Dhruv Naik ’26
Absorbed in a mob of scholars coated head to toe in Cardinal crimson, we marched in the direction of the stadium, heckling anybody silly sufficient to don the blue and gold of the enemy. We misplaced that day, however by no means once more! On Saturday we go to battle as soon as once more! Roll Card! — Zachary Ewing ’27
It’s freshman yr and also you’re a bit of homesick and fairly sniffly from the freshman flu. Regardless of the bout of finals that face you after Thanksgiving break, you get up shiny and early nonetheless and spend 2 hours developing with a intelligent title on your borg (you find yourself going with “the BORG recreation” anyway). Life has by no means been higher. — Hoang Nguyen ’26
Sonnet Xu ’27 is a Managing Editor for The Grind and infrequently contributes to Arts & Life. She enjoys attempting meals across the Bay, reflecting on her Stanford expertise and strolling round campus. Contact her at sonnet ‘at’ stanford.edu
Joanne dePierre ‘25 M.A. ‘26 is a Workers Author for Arts & Life and Sports activities. She additionally has been serving as DEI Chair and Alumni Engagement Director since vol. 266 and serves as a Sports activities Director at 90.1 FM KZSU. Joanne loves going to concert events, watching dwell sporting occasions, and is at all times on the seek for the proper ice cream. Contact Joanne at arts or dei ‘at’ stanforddaily.com.
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