Every year, the annual showdown between UC Berkeley and the other school brings high tensions. Everyone is brimming with a weird mix of hope and careful caution. The shimmering blue and gold lights at night are a reminder of how much we love our school and how beautiful campus is year-round. Here are a few haiku to bring your spirits up when you are feeling a bit down during the week of the Big Game.
“Two Towers”
Taller by 8 yards
8 yards away from touchdown
The bells ring at home
“Blue Solo Cup”
No red allowed here, thanks
A toast to the football team
And end of midterms
“White Gloves”
Hands behind his back
Skipping through the stadium
Our brave Oski shines
“The Axe”
Give it back, you tree
We will earn it back, you’ll see
Our team practiced hard
“Halftime”
Fear sweeps the giant crowd
Everyone is watching close
May the best team win
“Blue & Gold”
Though our brains are fried
Nothing beats the gold sunsets
Or the clear blue bay
“Glorified Stick”
Oh god, here it comes
Why is it smiling like that
Oski would never
“Alarm Clock”
Am I late to class?
What day is it, my head hurts
Did we win this year?
A football game lasts much longer than a haiku, and our attention spans are short, but we’re happy to watch the entire game to see our the Bears’ dreams to come true!
