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a member of the band spears a teddy bear into the claw

An impaled teddy bear and fountains that run red: Stanford’s Big Game traditions

Alex Tsai
  •  
Nov. 19, 2021
Football
The Stanford special teams unit blocks a Cal field goal

Football roundtable: Our Axe

Cybele Zhang, Sofia Scekic, Ells Boone and Drew Silva
  •  
Nov. 19, 2021
Opinions
George Stavri '86 (right) and Kostas Koutentakis '87 (left) holding up a "BEAT CAL" banner in Cypress.

Letter to the editor | A ‘BEAT CAL’ banner from the Mediterranean

From the Community
  •  
Nov. 19, 2021
Sports
Graphic showing two quarterbacks looking to throw the ball with a background of the Stanford Axe.

Big Game Betting Preview

Tammer Bagdasarian and Drew Silva
  •  
Nov. 18, 2021
Football
Fifth-year Tucker Fisk stands ready on the field.

The end of the line: Tucker Fisk in focus

Cybele Zhang
  •  
Nov. 18, 2021
Arts & Life
The cast of Gaieties performing

‘Gaieties 2021: LE-LAND!’ emphasizes tradition and community

Bryan Steven Monge Serrano
  •  
Nov. 17, 2021
News
a member of the band spears a teddy bear into the claw

An impaled teddy bear and fountains that run red: Stanford’s Big Game traditions

Alex Tsai
  •  
Nov. 15, 2021
Video Roundup
cardinal-red-daily-s-logo

Happening at Stanford, Episode 2

Mya Vinnett
  •  
Nov. 14, 2021
Football
Fifth year defensive end Thomas Schaffer was a bright spot on defense for the Cardinal versus Berkeley on Friday. The Vienna-native had a season high two sacks and applied pressure repeatedly to the Bears' Chase Garbers. (Photo: BOB DREBIN/isiphotos.com)

Football Roundtable: A second win?

Jibriel Taha, Jeremy Rubin, Sofia Scekic and Ells Boone
  •  
Dec. 2, 2020
Football
After a one-year hiatus, the Axe returns to the Farm as Stanford football beat Cal 24-23 in Berkeley on Friday. (Photo: Stanford Photo)

Stanford reclaims Axe as special teams sink Cal

Daniel Martinez-Krams
  •  
Nov. 27, 2020
The Grind
Stanford versus Cal helmet

Alumni share Big Game memories

Rosana Maris Arias
  •  
Nov. 27, 2020
Football
In the 14 years since 2006 (above), when Cal beat Stanford 26-17 in California Memorial Stadium, the Bears have only taken home The Axe three times. (Photo: DAVID GONZALES/isiphotos.com)

123 years of football rivalry

Kaushikee Nayudu
  •  
Nov. 27, 2020
Football
The Cardinal won The Axe every year from 2010-18 (above, their win in 2014).(Photo: DON FERIA/isiphotos.com)

Battle for the Bay: Cardinal seek revenge

Daniel Martinez-Krams
  •  
Nov. 26, 2020
Football
Senior quarterback Davis Mills (above, center) looks to lead the Cardinal to the first win of the season on Friday, and bring the Axe back to the Farm in the process. (Photo: BOB DREBIN/isiphotos.com)

King’s Keys: Big Game basement battle

King Jemison
  •  
Nov. 26, 2020
Sports Columns
Michael Thomas '12 (3 above) is among the Cardinal who now play in the NFL. (Photo: BOB DREBIN/isiphotos.com)

Reddy: Cal vs. Stanford NFL alumni showdown

Shan Reddy
  •  
Nov. 25, 2020
Sports Columns
(Photo: CYBELE ZHANG/The Stanford Daily)

Veit: Stanford vs. Cal author matchups

Cooper Veit
  •  
Nov. 25, 2020
Football
(Photo: JOHN P. LOZANO/isiphotos.com)

123rd Big Game Predictions

The Daily Sports Staff
  •  
Nov. 25, 2020
Football
(Photo: JOHN TODD/isiphotos.com)

Stanford football game versus Washington State canceled

Jeremy Rubin
  •  
Nov. 22, 2020
The Grind
Some examples of Stanford x Cal fanart. Click on the image to see artist credits and join the Facebook Group for more examples. (Graphic: MICHAEL ESPINOSA/The Stanford Daily)

Reading into it: Origins of the Stanford x Cal fan art and why it means a lot to me

Michael Espinosa
  •  
July 23, 2020
Humor
The satire section is getting in the holiday spirit by giving you all an unwarranted, unwanted and probably unappreciated “naughty or nice” list. (photo edit: PATRICK MONREAL/The Stanford Daily)

The Stanford Occasionally’s 2019 ‘Naughty or Nice’ list

Vol. 256 Satire Section
  •  
Dec. 2, 2019
The Stanford Daily

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