Barnard Greek Games
The Barnard Greek Games are a tradition at
Columbia University protests of 1968, when the games stopped entirely.[1] They would be revived several times after 1968, first in 1989 as part of the college's centennial celebrations.[2] Though they began as a competition between the freshman and sophomore classes, the games would eventually expand to include the entire student body.[1]
The games seek to emulate sports in ancient Greece with costumes, sets, and ceremonies. Traditional events have included the recitation of Greek poetry, dance, hoop rolling, chariot racing, and a torch race.[3][4] However, the games have also included events such as lawn tennis, field hockey, and capture the flag.[5] Prior to 1968, the games had traditionally barred men from viewing them; this has led to at least one instance of Columbia men unsuccessfully attempting to find a passage connecting the Columbia and Barnard campuses in the Columbia University tunnel system in order to spy on the games.[6]
References
- ^ a b Bandrowski, Ainsley (April 20, 2017). "Barnard Greek Games to return after four years". Columbia Daily Spectator. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
- ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-08-28.
- ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-08-28.
- ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-08-28.
- ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-08-28.
- ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-08-28.