Harvard Students Celebrate 135th Party Win – Less News Result

Harvard's 45-27 win over Yale at the 135th edition of The Game delighted college students who had seen consecutive losses to rival New Haven at Harvard over the past two years – though The location of the game at Fenway Park has elicited mixed reactions among students.

Harvard hosts The Game every two years; When it is played in Cambridge, the competition usually takes place at Harvard Stadium. This year, however, as the stadium is under construction, the University has chosen to transfer the match to Fenway Park, the legendary home of the Boston Red Sox. Park staff turned the baseball field into a football pitch before Saturday's game.

Some freshmen – who have never seen The Game play in the stadium or the Yale Bowl – said they liked this non-traditional venue.

"I think it was really cool. It's pretty strange that they are setting up a football stadium in a baseball stadium, "said Madison L. Fabber '22.

Marwa Albaadani '22 said she enjoyed the atmosphere in her first match.

"My favorite part of the event was the turnout, because it's so rare to see all your classmates and teachers in the same space on such a great occasion," she said.

Team member Will Christiansen '22 said he was happy that the team could contribute to the "Fenway story".

"The match was a great experience for the team in such a historic place and hopefully will add their own contribution to the story of Fenway," he said. "It was a huge game and I am so happy for the seniors and for the whole team in general that we got that win. The experience was surreal and I will never forget it. "

Some students, however, indicated that they would have preferred the usual place. Noah Singer '22 said the relatively long drive to Fenway had deterred him from attending The Game.

Singer said that he would have had more chances to go if the match had taken place on campus.

"It was less practical. I do not think that was what motivated my decision, but I would certainly have seen that if it was not so far, if the number of trips involved was reduced, it would make my job easier. " he declares.

Elizabeth A. Kinard '22 stated that she chose not to attend The Game for similar reasons.

"So many people were leaving at the same time. It would be difficult to get there, "she said.

The College offered free shuttles to the stadium, starting at 9 am and ending at 6 pm, although some students said that they had still chosen to pay for the transportation to Fenway. Park.

The site change did not mark the only change made to the game this year. The administrators have also blocked the hatchbacks, an essential part of the game. The website of the Harvard Athletic Ticket Office indicates that the city's rules prohibit referrals around Fenway. Earlier this fall, hundreds of students signed a petition calling on the University to allow gates in the sports complex.

"It was exciting to have The Game at Fenway, but it was not worth it to not have normal hatchbacks, which most students like a lot more than the game itself," said Jake H. Ascher '19.

The University has attempted to compensate for the loss of tailgates by providing students with a combined hatchback for undergraduate students held outside Fenway Park – and by distributing free t-shirts during the summer. ;event. Harvard has also organized various "student gatherings" on campus.

"As always, our goal is for students, alumni and fans to enjoy a fun and safe experience," said Sports Director Robert L. Scalise in an e-mailed statement. the students circulated the petition.

Harvard will only host the game in 2020. Lucy M. Jackson '22 said her first match was "really unbelievable" – but by 2020, she was not sure what to expect.

"It will be a completely different stage," she said.