Big Game
Beat Cal.
Editor’s Choice
Mischief Managed
Stately and venerable, this oak tree witnessed antics that were anything but.
by Charity Ferreira
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
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
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