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\u201cAsking Stanford\u201d is a collection that collects bite-sized tales from college students to spotlight the range of experiences and views on campus.<\/em>
My freshman yr, I went to the sport with just a few of my mates 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 mates. \u2014 Ishan Mehta \u201925 M.S. \u201926
The (solely) two soccer video games that I\u2019ve been to at Stanford have been alumni reunion video games. I\u2019ve staffed the fiftieth reunion the final two years and have been with the alums, from tailgate to strolling the sector. I assume that could be my sport day custom then, consuming Stanford catering tailgate meals, the identical menu of pulled pork with Hawaiian rolls, chickpea chili and roast hen. Loading up on Sweet Street<\/a> brown butter rice krispies and alumni conversations. Passing out pink pom poms and crossing the sector. Each instances I\u2019ve been there the soccer staff was fairly good. We had been profitable the sport final yr up till halftime and we beat FSU<\/a> this yr, so I’ve one thing to look ahead to subsequent yr! \u2014 Sonnet Xu \u201827
My favourite sport day reminiscence is screaming within the rain with mates in opposition to Cal, in one of many worst climate experiences of the yr. I additionally loved seeing Stanford folks storm the sector, regardless of Cal profitable. \u2014 Michael Malone \u201926
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 subsequent day. \u2014 Iris Hwang M.S. \u201927
I keep in mind being seventeen, operating out to the 50 yard line and staring again on the stands full of individuals. Being on a highschool dance staff meant that sport days had been obligatory. Excessive ponytail, tight fitted skirt, and glitter smeared on my cheeks (which I later had an allergic response to). However my favourite sport day moments had been being out within the heart of that discipline, when the viewers is so distant that you just actually can\u2019t hear them. The peace of having the ability to rely \u201c5, six, seven, eight\u201d to maintain your teammates in sync, with out anybody overhearing you. I haven\u2019t touched a soccer discipline since then, however maybe if we win Large Sport, I’ll. \u2014 Sharis Hsu \u201828
The road to get into the sport is my favourite half. Stanford college students, Cal \u201cfolks,\u201d all spewing vitriol in a single sardine-packed area. \u2014 Odin Farkas \u201926
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 \u201cPAC-12 After Darkish\u201d classics. At halftime, Stanford was down 29-0, and it seemed just like the season would solely worsen \u2014 particularly since Stanford didn\u2019t win a single dwelling sport that yr. However then the comeback occurred: Stanford clawed again to win<\/a> 46-43 in double additional time. I even FaceTimed my buddy Scott again on campus so he might witness the game-winning second from the stands. What began as a crushing chilly night became one of the crucial unforgettable highlights of my junior yr. \u2014 Joanne dePierre \u201925 M.A. \u201926
One reminiscence I’ve is leaving Large Sport at halftime after we had been up, solely to return again to Stanford and watch us lose on TV. \u2014 Dhruv Naik \u201926
Absorbed in a mob of scholars coated head to toe in Cardinal pink, 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! \u2014 Zachary Ewing \u201927
It’s freshman yr and also you’re a bit 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 arising with a intelligent identify in your borg (you find yourself going with “the BORG sport” anyway). Life has by no means been higher. \u2014 Hoang Nguyen \u201926<\/p>\n
Sonnet Xu \u201927 is a Managing Editor for The Grind and sometimes contributes to Arts & Life. She enjoys making an attempt meals across the Bay, reflecting on her Stanford expertise and strolling round campus. Contact her at sonnet ‘at’ stanford.edu<\/p>\n
Joanne dePierre \u201825 M.A. \u201826 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 reside sporting occasions, and is all the time on the seek for the right ice cream. Contact Joanne at arts or dei \u2018at\u2019 stanforddaily.com.<\/p>\n
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