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Unique Taxi Ride Experience At Central Michigan -(Mt. Pleasant, MI) |
 | A Central Michigan alum started a taxi service that provides a unique passenger experience. Palestra.net's CMU reporter, Mike Wayland, explains. |
College Students Head To Indianapolis 500 -(Indianapolis, IN) |
 | The Indianapolis 500 is one of the largest sporting events in America, attracting thousands of people from all over. Palestra.net's Meredith Heilmann hit up the college crowd to see why so many people head to the heartland to watch the famous race. |
Beyond The Bleachers: Part III -(Bloomington, IN) |
 | Ronan O'Shea narrates Greg Schoenbaechler's final installment of his documentary on IU's Bill Armstrong Stadium. |
Mizzou Seniors Retrace Their Steps -(Columbia, MO) |
 | Incoming freshman go one way, outgoing seniors go the other way. So goes one of the great traditions at The University of Missouri. ThePalestra.com's Will Maetzold has more from Columbia. |
Beyond The Bleachers: Part II -(Bloomington, IN) |
 | Ronan O'Shea continues to bring you Greg Schoenbaechler's documentary on IU's Bill Armstrong Stadium. Armstrong played a key role in developing the tradition of Indiana's Little 500. |
Wisconsin Celebrates The Mifflin Street Block Party -(Madison, WI) |
 | Every year, the first weekend in May, Wisconsin students gather for the Mifflin Street block party. Thousands come together to let loose before finals week starts. Ariel Sandler has the story. |
Beyond The Bleachers: Part I -(Bloomington, IN) |
 | ThePalestra.com's Ronan O'Shea narrates part one of Greg Schoenbaechler's documentary on IU's Bill Armstrong Stadium. |
Farewell To Athens: Bong Hill -(Athens, OH) |
 | ThePalestra.com's Ohio University reporter, Lynn Walsh, continues her Farewell to Athens tour at Bong Hill. |
What Is The Little 500? -(Bloomington, IN) |
 | Ronan O'Shea and Ryan Cost take you through the history and tradition of the Little 500 at Indiana University. |
Little 50 Kicks Off "Greatest College Weekend" -(Bloomington, IN) |
 | It's called the "greatest college weekend." Indiana's Little 500 weekend started tonight, not on bikes, but on foot. Alexis Hosier has the story. |
Superstitions Branch Out At Texas A&M -(College Station, TX) |
 | Students at Texas A&M love the tradition of the Century Tree but are very superstitious when it comes to walking under the arch. ThePalestra.com's Aggie reporter, Lauralee Young, tells us why students are so leery. |
Lunchbox Concerts A Hit At Texas A & M -(College Station, TX) |
 | Walking from class to class, students at Texas A & M get some music thrown into the mix once a week. ThePalestra.com's A & M reporter, Lauralee Young, explains the Aggies' Lunchbox Concerts. |
The Finer Points Of Fencing -(Columbus, OH) |
 | Fencing's not all about poking people with swords! To learn the finer techniques of fencing, ThePalestra.com's Dawn Durkot talked with some members of the Ohio State fencing team. |
Origin Of The Cameron Crazies' Towels -(Durham, NC) |
 | Durham resident Herb Neubauer is a hero among the student section at Duke University men's basketball games. He talks to ThePalestra.com about being called, "The Crazy Towel Guy." |
Texas A&M Video Blog 2 -(College Station, TX) |
 | Saw Varsity's Horns Off!!! Gig'em Aggs! |
Illinois Celebrates St. Patrick's Day Early -(Champaign, IL) |
 | Bar owners in Champaign are cashing in as Illinois students are celebrating St. Patrick's day a little early. ThePalestra.com's Jill Belsley covers the event and runs into a familiar face... |
Welcome To Butler's Dawg Pound -(Indianapolis, IN) |
 | Butler University boasts one of the nation's coolest and most-involved student sections. ThePalestra.com's Alexis Hosier welcomes you to the Dawg Pound. |
The Look: Scandals In Oklahoma -(Norman, OK) |
 | ThePalestra.com's Megan Dearth takes a closer look at this musical campus event. |
Ingredients For A Ball State Volleyball Super Fan -(Muncie, IN) |
 | The Ball State men's volleyball team has one super fan they can count on to whip of the enthusiasm on the sidelines: Katie Staffeld. ThePalestra.com's BSU reporter, Ken Sothman, has more from the court. |
The Strange Tradition Of Bubble Gum Alley -(San Luis Obispo, Ca) |
 | Caly Poly is home to one of the most intrigueing and unique traditions; bubble gum alley. Check out Brittany Davis Pulley's quick story about the bubble gum filled tourist attraction. |
Grooving With The Vanderbilt Danceline -(Nashville, TN) |
 | Jacquie Berger of ThePalestra.com visits with the Vanderbilt Danceline. |
IU Cheerleaders: Guardians Of Branch McCracken Court -(Bloomington, IN) |
 | The Indiana University cheerleaders are a big part of the festive gameday atmosphere inside of the Assembly Hall. But for the past decade, the squad has also helped out with security at the arena. Ryan Cost of ThePalestra.com explains. |
Christmas Lights Bring Festive Cheer To Miami University -(Oxford, OH) |
 | Christmas lights line the streets of Oxford as Miami University students prepare for the holidays. ThePalestra.com's Miami reporter, Sarah Paul, takes a look at the festive display. |
Toledo Tri Delta Sorority Sings Holiday Cheer To Benefit St. Jude Children's Hospital -(Toledo, OH) |
 | The women of the Delta Delta Delta sorority at the University of Toledo devised a unique way to raise money for St. Jude's Hospital. ThePalestra.com's Toledo reporter, David Davis, explains. |
Wacky Holiday Traditions From Miami Redhawk Students -(Oxford, OH) |
 | It's that time of year again for family holiday traditions!ThePalestra.com's Miami reporter shares holiday traditions from Redhawk students. |
Big 5 Basketball Offers Unparalled Rivalries -(Phidelphia, PA) |
 | Temple, Villanova, LaSalle, Penn, and Saint Joseph's make up Philly's Big 5. The Big 5 offers some of the nation's best in terms of college hoops tradition and rivalry. ThePalestra.com's Ari Charlestein talks with Temple students to explain the essence of Big 5 basketball. |
Voice Of The Hoosiers Still Going Strong -(Bloomington, IN) |
 | Chuck Crabb is the PA Announcer for Assembly Hall and he has a voice many Hoosier fans know well. ThePalestra.com's Ryan Cost got to talk to the legend about his time at Indiana. |
Guarding The Mascots In The USC-UCLA Rivalry -(Los Angeles, CA) |
 | The USC Trojans and UCLA Bruins are both playing defense days before their teams meet on the football field. This time, they're protecting their mascots. ThePalestra.com's Josh Helmuth has the story. |
Pep Rallies For UCLA-USC Game -(Los Angeles, CA) |
 | UCLA-USC is a big game for both schools, and the pep rallies are just as crazy as the game. ThePalestra.com's Dawn Durkot and Josh Helmuth covered both sides of the rally and bring you the sights and sounds from LA. |
UCLA Trades Red For Bruin Blue -(Brentwood, CA) |
 | UCLA is preparing for the cross-down showdown with USC, and is giving away free Bruins shirts. ThePalestra.com's Josh Helmuth tells you how UCLA students can trade red for free Bruin Blue. |
Picking Christmas Trees In San Diego -(San Diego, Ca) |
 | Christmas is just around the corner, and ThePalestra.com's student reporter Shelby Holliday wants you to be ready. Shelby takes us through how to buy the perfect Christmas tree for you holiday. |
Cost On Campus: Toomer's Corner -(Auburn, AL) |
 | ThePalestra.com's Ryan Cost takes a look at one of the country's coolest postgame victory parties-- Toomer's Corner at Auburn--better bring some toilet paper. |
The Tiger Walk At Auburn -(Auburn, AL) |
 | ThePalestra.com Fall Tour has the sights and sounds from this year's Tiger Walk before the Iron Bowl. |
Ushering In School Spirit At Indiana -(Bloomington, IN) |
 | ThePalestra.com's Ronan O'Shea brings us the story of Tom Bush, an usher at Memorial Stadium with a unique way of getting the students involved with cheering on the Hoosiers. |
The Commode Bowl: A West Virginia Thanksgiving Tradition -(Dunbar, WV) |
 | Forget the helmets, forget the shoulder pads, ThePalestra.com's Chris Gunnoe covers the game of the day--The 55th Annual Commode Bowl from Dunbar, West Virginia. |
The Fall Tour Meets Officer Brian -(Ann Arbor, MI) |
 | The Fall Tour is in Ann Arbor this weekend and caught up with an Ann Arbor staple on gameday, Officer Brian. ThePalestra.com's Raj Nair has more on this officer enjoying gameday. |
Star Walk A Gameday Tradition At Vanderbilt -(Nashville, TN) |
 | The excitement of a football Saturday starts long before kickoff at Vanderbilt. ThePalestra.com's Jacquie Berger has a look inside the Star Walk. |
Ohio State vs. Michigan Prediction: Bo Biafra -() |
 | Dead Schembechlers frontman Bo Biafra gives his prediction for the 2007 game and the future of his band. |
OSU Students Take A Dive For The Buckeyes -(Columbus, OH) |
 | It is Beat Michigan week at Ohio State, and the Thursday before the Ohio State-Michigan game showcases one of the greatest traditions at any college, the Mirror Lake jump. ThePalestra.com's Raj Nair, Sean Merinar, and Tealla Scrofano show you just how crazy a night at the lake can get. |
Dead Schembechlers To Play Ann Arbor? -() |
 | Bo Biafra sheds light on the rumors of a last-second Hate Michigan Rally in Ann Arbor. |
Dead Schembechlers' Frontman Talks Michigan -(Columbus, OH) |
 | You knew it would happen eventually... Bo Biafra talks about Appalachian State and the chances of a Wolverine winning the Heisman Trophy. |
Dead Schembechlers' Frontman Weighs In On HBO Documentary -(Columbus, OH) |
 | Dead Schembechlers front-man Bo Biafra met with ThePalestra.com's Nick Jones for an exclusive interview to talk about the Ohio State Michigan rivalry. |
Cost On Campus: Running The Hill At Clemson -(Clemson, SC) |
 | It's described as the most exciting 25 seconds in college football: Running the hill at Clemson before kickoff. ThePalestra.com's Ryan Cost went on campus in Death Valley for the story. |
Mizzou Tigers Get Ready To Take On The Aggies -(Columbia,MO) |
 | ThePalestra.com's Will Maetzold captures the final "Tiger Walk" of the year before their last home game of the season against the Texas A&M Aggies. |
Purdue Football Players' Favorite Gameday Traditions -(West Lafayette, IN) |
 | ThePalestra.com's Stephanie Smith and Megan Gailey talk to football players about their favorite gameday traditions before the last home game of the season. |
Cost On Campus: Howard's Rock At Clemson -(Clemson, SC) |
 | A rock taken from Death Valley, CA plays a key role in every Clemson football game at Tiger Stadium, AKA Death Valley in South Carolina. |
Who Hates Iowa? Minnesota Hates Iowa -(Minneapolis, MN) |
 | One of the Big Ten's rivalry games take place this weekend when the Hawkeyes host Minnesota. ThePalestra.com's Adam Wells dives a little deeper into the Gophers' side of the rivalry. |
What's A Pepperoni Roll? -(Morgantown, WV) |
 | ThePalestra.com's Chris Gunnoe is still celebrating Mountaineer week. Today Chris reveals to us a West Virginia treasure--Pepperoni Rolls. |
Ralphie Leads The Buffs At The University Of Colorado -(Boulder, CO) |
 | The Colorado Buffaloes have one of the best mascots in all of college sports. ThePalestra.com's University of Colorado reporter, Katie O'Block, has the story on Ralphie. |
A Look Inside The University Of Toledo Marching Band -(Toledo, OH) |
 | From 9 AM to well past 10 PM, ThePalestra.com's Toledo reporter, David Davis, shows what a typical gameday is like for the University of Toledo Marching Band. |
Growing Beards At West Virginia -(Morgantown, WV) |
 | ThePalestra.com's Chris Gunnoe has been growing out his beard for three weeks. If you hadn't noticed, that's OK, the beard contest judges weren't too impressed either. Chris Gunnoe takes you deeper into Mountaineer week. |
Cramming A Transit Car At West Virginia University -(Morgantown, WV) |
 | Mountaineer week is upon us and traditions abound all across WVU. ThePalestra.com's Chris Gunnoe is taking part in this year's PRT cram. |
Stadium Ushers At Ohio Stadium Honored For 50+ Years Of Service -(Columbus, OH) |
 | Stadium ushers at Ohio Stadium who had 50 or more years of service were honored during the Ohio State game on Saturday. ThePalestra.com's Dawn Durkot has the story from the Horseshoe. |
Gameday Atmosphere And Tradition At Michigan State -(East Lansing, MI) |
 | ThePalestra.com's Lesley Clegg reports on the excitement swirling around campus as MSU gets set to host rival Michigan. |
The Fall Tour Welcomes You To Hineygate -(Columbus, OH) |
 | ThePalestra.com's Sean Merinar kicks off football Saturday at Ohio State's Hineygate! |
Exploring A Haunted Hotspot In Louisville -(Louisville, KY) |
 | ThePalestra.com's Veronica Sanders explores Waverly Hills and what Louisville Students have to say about the haunted building. |
The Fall Tour Takes A Long Walk To An Ohio State Tradition -(Columbus, OH) |
 | The Ohio State Buckeyes have a tradition on campus called "The Long Walk." ThePalestra.com Fall Tour learns the tradition and goes for their own stroll. |
Homecoming Traditions Take Over UC-Davis -(Davis, CA) |
 | UC-Davis ThePalestra.com reporters Carollyn Nguyen and Natasha Cooke bring us to the action, as UC-Davis rings in another homecoming. Festivities include the bondfire and Pajamarino. |
How 'Hook Em' Got Started At Texas -(Austin, TX) |
 | It's one of the most recognizable symbols of college football: Hook 'Em Horns. ThePalestra.com's Sean Merinar has the story from Austin. |
History Of The Little Brown Jug -(Ann Arbor, MI) |
 | As Minnesota and Michigan prepare to kick off, ThePalestra.com's Mike Roarty explains the history of the battle for "The Little Brown Jug." |
Creepy Haunted House At Ball State -(Muncie, IN) |
 | The Brothers of Sigma Phi Epsilon have constructed a haunted house for Ball State students to enjoy. ThePalestra.com's Ball State reporter, Meredith Heilmann, gives us a tour. |
FIRE Masquerade Night Doesn't Scare Aware Toledo Students -(Toledo, OH) |
 | The UT FIRE Dance Squad put on their annual masquerade ball on Saturday. ThePalestra.com's Toledo reporter, David Davis, shows us the dance moves and the costumes. |
Homecoming Court Takes Its Bows At Ohio State -(Columbus, OH) |
 | It's homecoming weekend at Ohio State. ThePalestra.com reporter Dawn Durkot has a look at this year's Homecoming Court from Skull Session. |
The Legend Of Frog Baby At Ball State -(Muncie, IN) |
 | The legend of Frog Baby lives on at Ball State University. You don't know the story? ThePalestra.com's Ball State reporter, Meredith Heilmann, fills you in. |
The Temple T: Building School Pride In Philly -(Philadelphia, PA) |
 | Temple University is launching a new campaign to build school spirit among students and alumni and it all starts with just one letter. Student reporter Ari Charlestein has the story. |
OU Alumni Back In Athens For Homecoming -(Athens, OH) |
 | Many Ohio University alumni came back to Athens for the Alumni Awards Gala and to celebrate the Bobcat spirit. ThePalestra.com's OU reporter, Lynn Walsh, has all the details. |
Holy War: Boston College Takes On Notre Dame -(South Bend, IN) |
 | ThePalestra.com Boston College student reporter, Caitlin Fitzgibbons makes the trek to South Bend to get you close and personal to this year's Holy War. |
Homecoming Parade Fills The Streets Around Ohio University -(Athens, OH) |
 | Ohio University students, fans and alumni lined the streets for the annual homecoming parade. ThePalestra.com student reporters Lynn Walsh and Greg Glasser have the story. |
Walking With Ohio State Football Into The Shoe -(Columbus, OH) |
 | Ohio State fans line the way between St. John arena and Ohio Stadium as the Buckeyes walk by on their way to the stadium. Raj Nair, ThePalestra.com's student reporter at OSU has the story. |
Big Blue Madness Tips Off Hoops Season At Kentucky -(Lexington, KY) |
 | While the football team is off to a strong start this fall, it's always basketball season in Kentucky. ThePalestra.com was inside Rupp Arena for the unofficial tipoff of Billy Gillispie's first season with the Wildcats. Dawn Durkot has the story. |
Blowing The Foghorn At Vandy -(Nashville, TN) |
 | ThePalestra.com's reporter at Vanderbilt University gets the scoop on a unique Commodore tradition: blowing the foghorn with the Vanderbilt ROTC. |
Oregon Ready For Homecoming Week -(Eugene, OR) |
 | The Oregon Ducks host Washington State this weekend for Homecoming in Eugene. Student reporter Brian Elder has a preview from Eugene. |
Building Homecoming Floats At Ohio University -(Athens, OH) |
 | It's Homecoming Week at Ohio University and many student organizations are building floats for the Homecoming Parade. ThePalestra.com's Lynn Walsh has the story from Athens. |
The Look: Northwestern Gameday Fashion -(Evanston, IL) |
 | Chardae takes us to Wildcat gameday to see what the fans are wearing. |
Bustin' Watermelons At Ball State -(Muncie, IN) |
 | The Greek community at Ball State smashed some sweet fruit in the 35th Annual Watermelon Bust. ThePalestra.com's Meredith Heilmann has al the sticky details. |
Homecoming Parade Hits The Streets In Toledo -(Toledo, OH) |
 | It's homecoming weekend at the University of Toledo. Reporter David Davis has a look at the annual homecoming parade in the Glass City. |
Gameday Pageantry At The University Of Tennessee -(Knoxville, TN) |
 | The pride of the Southland, the University of Tennessee gives fans a lot to feel festive about on gamedays. ThePalestra.com Fall Tour has the sights and sounds from Knoxville. |
Name That House At Miami University -(Oxford, OH) |
 | Miami University students carry on the unique tradition of naming their off-campus houses. ThePalestra.com's Sarah Paul takes a look at some of the more interesting and funny house signs. |
Inside An Alabama Homecoming Tradition -(Tuscaloosa, AL) |
 | ThePalestra.com reporter Brent Magnuson takes a look at an Alabama Homecoming tradition: pomping. |
The Look: A&M Ring Day -(College Station, TX) |
 | Lauralee reveals the Aggie lifetime accessory. |
Badgers Boast One Of The Nation's Best Student Sections -(Madison, WI) |
 | Camp Randall has proven to be one of the toughest places to play in the country. Ariel Sandler reports on the Badger student section--a big part of Wisconsin's success at home. |
UT's Homecoming Bonfire Was En Fuego With Fun -(Toledo, OH) |
 | The UT Homecoming Royalty was announced at the annual Homecoming Bonfire. ThePalestra.com's David Davis has all the sights and sounds from the bonfire and talked with some of the members selected to the court. |
Homecoming In Full-Swing At Iowa -(Iowa City, IA) |
 | Iowa hosts Indiana Saturday for homecoming. Will Marchino has predictions and the madness from Iowa City. |
MU Shows Off Creative Greek Week T-Shirts -(Oxford, OH) |
 | As Greek Week 2007 revs up, many would argue the t-shirt design is an intrical part of the competition. Miami University Palestra reporter, Sarah Paul, shows off the latest Greek fashion threds. |
Ball State Puts On The Homecoming Fashion Show -(Muncie, IN) |
 | The Homecoming Royalty got to show off their assests at the 2007 Homecoming Fashion Show, gearing up for homecoming week at Ball State. |
Davenport Takes Tuscaloosa By Storm -(Tuscaloosa, AL) |
 | Mark Davenport was in Tuscaloosa for Georgia's dramatic win over the Crimson Tide. Here's a look at the atmosphere surrounding the big game. |
The Human Tunnel At Notre Dame -(South Bend, IN) |
 | Traditions are abundant at Notre Dame, and ThePalestra.com's Tiffany Wilson and Josh Helmuth have found another one, the human tunnel. Fans create a tunnel for the team to walk through before the game and the band lets fans have a free concert before kickoff. |
Vandy Tailgates In Style -(Nashville, TN) |
 | Our new Palestra crew at Vandy takes us to the tailgating lots on gameday in Nashville. |
The Tailgating Tradition At 'Bama -(Tuscaloosa, AL) |
 | Brent Magnuson takes us to the quad at Alabama to give us a look at tailgating in Tuscaloosa. |
Northwestern's Jingling Keys -(Evanston, IL) |
 | If you've seen a football game at Ryan Field you've heard it. Right at kickoff, under the roar from the crowd...the jingle of keys. Danny Ecker |
Young Tigers Welcomed To Tradition At Mizzou -(Columbia, MO) |
 | Incoming freshman at The University of Missouri don't all have the same classes, but most of them are welcomed to class the same way. Mizzou sophomore Will Maetzold has the story of this timeless tradition at Mizzou. |
A Buckeye's Tribute To Michigan Stadium -(Ann Arbor, MI) |
 | Raj takes a trip to the rival field... expanding his love for a neighbor and an enemy all in one stop. |
Seniors Share Memories At Ohio State Graduation -(Columbus, OH) |
 | Raj Nair was at OSU's graduation, he has sights, sounds, and graduates' reaction. |
Matt Lauer, Part 1: Looking Back On His Time At Ohio University -(New York, NY) |
 | Ohio University alumnus and Today Show anchor Matt Lauer sat down with Palestra reporter Lynn Walsh to talk about his time in Athens and even do a little singing. |
Obama Holds Rally In Philadelphia -(Philadelphia, PA) |
 | Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama laid out his vision for America during a rally in Philadelphia. Reporter Ryan Feldman has a look at Obama's message. |
Relay For Life Going All Night At OSU -(Columbus, OH) |
 | OSU students were part of an all-day event on campus to fight cancer. Reporter Raj Nair has the story. |
Becoming A True Aggie At USU -(Logan, UT) |
 | Palestra reporter Huu Tran heads out under the full moon to find out what it takes to be a 'True Aggie' at Utah State. |
USU Students Becoming 'True Aggies' -(Logan, UT) |
 | Palestra reporter Huu Tran visits the "Aggie A" to look at the tradition of becoming a True Aggie. |
Greek Week For A Good Cause -(Fort Worth, TX) |
 | Members of the Greek system at TCU had a blast for a good cause. Reporter Hilary Whittier has the story. |
The Little 500 Has A Women's Champion -(Bloomington, IN) |
 | The Palestra is all over the 2007 Little 500. The Women's Champion has been crowned. |
Wrestlers Win Talent Show -(Columbus, OH) |
 | After the "Buckeyes Got Talent" talent show reporter Alex Martin was mobbed with people wanting to know who won and wanting to see more. Well, you asked for it! |
Temple Greek Week Festivities -(Philadelphia, PA) |
 | Palestra reporter Ryan Feldman checks in from Philly with a report on day 1 of Temple's Greek Week. |
A-List Journalists Visit TCU -(Fort Worth, TX) |
 | Hilary Whittier does some journalism, on journalists, visiting a journalism school. Lots of journalism here. |
Green Beer Day: A Miami Holiday -(Oxford, OH) |
 | Everyone's Irish in Oxford at Miami University where the tradition of Green Beer Day takes place just before students leave for spring break. |
Oxford's 1000th Birthday Party -(Oxford, UK) |
 | How do you celebrate a 1000th birthday? The city of Oxford, England is throwing a unique party. Reporter Thomas Hendrick has the story. |
Miami's Greeks Put On Their Dancin' Shoes -(Oxford, OH) |
 | Miami's new brothers and sisters of Greek Life showed off their skills in the annual "Puttin' on the Hits." All proceeds from the event went to the St. Rita's School of the Deaf in Cincinnati, OH. |
Cowtown Marathon--An Exercise In Exercise -(Fort Worth, TX) |
 | Our TCU Palestra reporter, Hilary Whittier takes a look at the Cowtown Marathon, a Fort Worth tradition. |
The Palestra Wishes You Good Luck On Exams -(Columbia, MO) |
 | Palestra reporter Will Maetzold shares a Mizzou tradition with his fellow tests takers. |
The Palestra Wishes You Good Luck On Exams -(Columbia, MO) |
 | Palestra reporter Will Maetzold shares a Mizzou tradition with his fellow tests takers. |
Mountaineer Rifle Aims For Another Title -(Morgantown, WV) |
 | The best team at West Virginia University that no one has heard of is probably the Mountaineers Rifle team. Winners of numerous national titles, they still take a back seat to the football and basketball programs. |
Cost on Campus: Inside the Izzone -(East Lansing, MI) |
 | The Izzone is a gameday staple inside the Breslin Center. Ryan Cost traveled to East Lansing for an up-close look at one of the most raucous cheering sections in the nation. |
Cards squeeze Wake in Orange Bowl -(Miami, FL) |
 | Louisville and Wake Forest battled it out in the 73rd annual Orange Bowl on Tuesday night in Miami. The Palestra's Ryan Cost has the recap from Dolphin Stadium. |
A Final Look Back At The Rose Parade -(Pasadena, CA) |
 | The Palestra's Huu Tran and Mary-Rachel Dick take one last look back at the Tournament of Roses Parade at some of the best floats cruising down Colorado Boulevard. |
The Tournament Of Roses Parade -(Pasadena, CA) |
 | Palestra reporters Mary-Rachel Dick and Huu Tran have a look at some of the highlights of the 2007 Tournament of Roses Parade. |
The Tournament Of Roses Parade -(Pasadena, CA) |
 | Palestra reporters Mary-Rachel Dick and Huu Tran have a look at some of the highlights of the 2007 Tournament of Roses Parade. |
Crowd Arriving Very Early For Tournament Of Roses Parade -(Pasadena, CA) |
 | If you want a good spot to watch the Tournament of Roses Parade, you've got to get there early. Reporters Huu Tran and Mary-Rachel Dick found out that can mean ringing in the new year by sleeping on a sidewalk. |
The Rose Parade: Building The Floats -(Pasadena, CA) |
 | More than a year of planning and hard work goes into making the floats you'll see on TV for just a few seconds during the Tournament of Roses Parade. Reporter Mary-Rachel Dick talked to the people who are working overtime to bring these incredible creations to life. |
Rose Parade Floats Built With Flower Power -(Pasadena, CA) |
 | On New Year's morning, you'll see some incredible works of art on wheels as the Tournament of Roses parade rolls through the streets of Pasadena. But you might not realize just how much you're really looking at. Reporter Huu Tran explains. |
The Real Home Of The Rose Bowl -(Pasadena, CA) |
 | Palestra reporters Mary-Rachel Dick and Huu Tran take you inside Tournament House, a Pasadena landmark that is the real home of the Tournament of Roses. |
High School Bands Take Georgia Dome Field -(Atlanta, Georgia) |
 | For almost three decades, high school bands have been vying for a spot during halftime at the Chick-Fil-A Bowl. Dawn Durkot got to know some of the 2006 visitors. |
Goin' Bowlin' with The Palestra -() |
 | The Palestra's BCS crews on "workin' for the weekend" from coast to coast! |
The Birth Of The Rose Bowl -(Pasadena, CA) |
 | Palestra reporter Mary-Rachel Dick goes back to the beginning of the Rose Bowl to explain the unusual sequence of events that lead to the birth of an American tradition. |
Inside the Little Big House -(Ann Arbor, MI) |
 | On one of his many trips to Ann Arbor, Palestra reporter Ryan Cost toured the Big House and its mobile counterpart. |
Julie and Huu Say Happy Holiday -(Logan, Utah) |
 | High in the beautiful Rocky Mountains, your Utah State Palestra reporters wish you all the best for the season. |
The History of Columbia Athletics -(New York, NY) |
 | Columbia is not typically know for its athletics, but the Lions own a rich history of success. Palestra reporter Ryan Cost traveled to New York City on his Ivy League swing to examine some of CU's most noteworthy athletic accomplishments. |
Happy Holidays From Mike Palmquist and The Palestra -(Pullman, Washington) |
 | From Pullman, Washington, Mike Palmquist send you holiday greetings from the campus of Washington State University. |
Gates ready to serve -(College Station, TX) |
 | The Senate approved Robert Gates with a resounding 95-2 vote to become the new U.S. Secretary of Defense. Gates will leave his post as president at Texas A&M University on December 18th to be sworn in. The Palestra travel team had the honor of attending one of Gates' last appearances as president in Aggieland in November. |
Not Reindeer Games, ROTC Games -(Bowling Green, OH) |
 | No Rudolph in sight for these annual games between Bowling Green ROTC students
This is a friendly, but serious competition in a variety of sports. Palestra reporter Matt Van Wormer reports from Bowling Green |
Aggie Ice Cream A Treat At USU -(Logan, UT) |
 | Palestra reporter Julie Garcia gets a taste of USU's sweetest tradition. |
Purdue Legend Still Helping Boilermaker Athletes -(West Lafayette, IN) |
 | Palestra reporter Mary-Rachel Dick sits down with Purdue legend Leroy Keyes for a one-on-one conversation about his career and his playing days in West Lafayette and what he's doing now to help current Boilermaker players. |
Navy Cannoneers -(Philadelphia, PA) |
 | There was some heavy artillery guarding the sidelines at the Army-Navy game in Philly. The Palestra's Ryan Cost explains. |
What the heck's a Hokie? -(Blacksburg, VA) |
 | Palestra reporter Ryan Cost headed to Blacksburg, VA, to find the origins of one of the nation's most unique college mascots. |
Dining With Dawn: Temple University -(Philadelphia, PA) |
 | Dining with Dawn takes us to Temple University in Philadelphia to get her first taste of an authentic Philly Cheesesteak. |
Army-Navy Alma Mater -(Philadelphia, PA) |
 | The unique tradition of the Army-Navy rivalry does not end with the final gun. Reporters Ryan Cost and Dawn Durkot give you a front-row seat to the post-game singing of the alma mater of both academies. |
A Rivalry Unlike Any Other -(Philadelphia, PA) |
 | Army-Navy is one of the most unique rivalries in all of college sports. The Palestra's Ryan Cost talked with a number of Cadets and Midshipmen to get an inside look. |
Cadets And Midshipmen March On -(Philadelphia, PA) |
 | The Corps of Cadets and Brigade of Midshipmen just completed their traditional pregame "march-on" before the kickoff of the Army-Navy game. Reporter Dawn Durkot has the story. |
A Rivalry Unlike Any Other -(Philadelphia, PA) |
 | Army-Navy is one of the most unique rivalries in all of college sports. The Palestra's Ryan Cost talked with a number of Cadets and Midshipmen to get an inside look. |
Navy sinks Black Knights 26-14 -(Philadelphia, PA) |
 | The Midshipmen outlasted their respected foes from West Point for the the fifth straight time on Saturday in Philadelphia. The Palestra travel team was there to bring you all the action from this historic rivalry. |
Army-Navy Alma Mater -(Philadelphia, PA) |
 | The unique tradition of the Army-Navy rivalry does not end with the final gun. Reporters Ryan Cost and Dawn Durkot give you a front-row seat to the post-game singing of the alma mater of both academies. |
Cadets & Midshipmen March On -(Philadelphia, PA) |
 | The action on the field starts long before kickoff of Army and Navy. The Corps of Cadets and Brigade of Midshipmen took part in their traditional march-on. Reporter Dawn Durkot has the story. |
The Big Game Bonfire -(Berkeley/California) |
 | Thousands of Golden Bears gathered in Berkeley's Greek Theatre to get jacked for the 109th "Big Game." Cal's Ben Ross reports from a firey Berkeley, CA. |
Fun in the Mud at Northwestern -() |
 | Northwestern students honor a former classmate with a football game that has grown into a tradition in Evanston. Palestra reporter John Tsarouchas gets down and dirty in his coverage of this event both as a reporter and a participant. |
Yell Practice In College Station -() |
 | The Palestra travel team got to experience one of the most unique traditions in all of college sports, Yell Practice at Texas A&M. |
Honor Code at Colorado Possibly Hurting Innocent Students -() |
 | Palestra reporter Thomas Hendrick looks into the Honor Code at the University of Colorado. Hear from students accused of violating the Honor Code and possible holes in the documentation. |
Cost on Campus: We Are Marshall -(Huntington, WV) |
 | The Palestra's Ryan Cost traveled to Hunington, WV, to learn about Marshall football's rise from the ashes. |
Aggie Traditions Abound -(College Station, TX) |
 | If you think your school has tradition, you've obviously never been to College Station. The Palestra's Ryan Cost spent some time in Aggieland this summer to get the lowdown on A&M traditons. |
Cost On Campus: The Arch At UGA -(Athens, GA) |
 | One of UGA's oldest traditions involves a 142-year-old arch that marks the entrance to campus on Broad Street. The Palestra's Ryan Cost asked around Athens to learn about UGA's storied gateway. |
Inside The Bear Bryant Museum -() |
 | Reporter Josh Helmuth takes you inside a University of Alabama landmark, the Paul Bryant Museum. |
Cost on Campus: The Glass Bowl -(Toledo, OH) |
 | Palestra reporter Ryan Cost went on campus at the University of Toledo to get a history lesson on the unique home of the Rockets. |
ND Student Section Tradition -() |
 | Notre Dame reporter Andre Valdivia provides an inside look at the Notre Dame student section on gameday. |
In The SEC Fans Suit Up Too -() |
 | The Palestra's Ryan Cost is a little under dressed in Athens. |
Mizzou vs. KU Border Showdown -() |
 | The Palestra's Abby Gustus hears from fans about the rivalry between Mizzou and KU. Also, get score predictions from both Mizzou and KU fans. |
USC-Notre Dame: Familiar Foes -() |
 | It might not be Ohio State-Michigan, but UND-USC is still one of the best rivalries in all of college football. This year, the game is HUGE. The winner still has a shot at playing for all the marbles. Palestra reporter Andre Valdivia goes inside the rivalry. |
Trust Yourself -() |
 | Northwestern's football program is in the middle of a very difficult year. Reporter John Tsarouchas says the 'Cats still believe in their teammates, and are living by the motto: Trust Yourself. |
Cost on Campus: Dartmouth Homecoming -(Hanover, NH) |
 | The Palestra's Ryan Cost made the trip to Hanover, NH to check out a unique homecoming tradition at Dartmouth College. |
What is a Gimlet? -() |
 | The Palestra's Abby Gustus talks to two of the current members of Gimlet Leadership Honorary at the Purdue vs. IU game. Seniors Gimlets Brad Nicholson and Tara Padgett explain the tradition. |
Gameday Perfect for i-Dotter -() |
 | The band member who dotted the "i" in Script Ohio before the Ohio State/Michigan game on Saturday had quite the day. Dawn Durkot gives an inside look into Dan Wander's day. |
The Palestra Visits Dartmouth -() |
 | The Palestra travel team is visiting Hanover, NH this weekend to check out the Big Green's unique homecoming traditions. |
Celebration In The 'Shoe -() |
 | Buckeye fans celebrated their school's dramatic win over Michigan which clinched an outright Big Ten championship and a spot in the national championship game. |
Straight Talk on Bo Schembechler -() |
 | Hear from Michigan coach Lloyd Carr and players on their thoughts of the passing of legendary Michigan football coach Bo Schembechler. |
