Big Game

Beat Cal.

Mischief Managed
All Right Now

Mischief Managed

Stately and venerable, this oak tree witnessed antics that were anything but.

by Charity Ferreira

The Big Game Disaster of 1900
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The Big Game Disaster of 1900

With no seats available at the Big Game in 1900, hundreds of fans climbed onto a nearby rooftop to watch. Twenty minutes after kickoff, tragedy struck.

by Sam Scott

And the Band Played On
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And the Band Played On

Twenty years ago, Cal broke Stanford hearts in the most improbable finish in college football history. Players and fans reflect on how much it hurt, how much they've healed and why any of it still matters.

by Jackie Krentzman

Pack Mentality
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Pack Mentality

What makes rivalries so appealing? We asked faculty to analyze the nurturing arms of Us and the evil designs of Them. Imagine our surprise to learn that Bears are people, too.

by Ivan Maisel