2008 Woodie Awards
Where's the rivalry with UMKC?
Lindsey Griffith
Issue date: 10/16/06 Section: Commentary
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Confession: I hate when people engage me in a long conversation just to cover up the fact that they are ultimately just trying to get something out of me. So, with that said, I shall be upfront with you, my fine readers. This column has a purpose. I, Lindsey Griffith, a humble Sentinel columnist, need the help of you, the savvy and refined readership of The Sentinel. Allow me to explain.
I must say that I'm pretty content with my life here at the Rock. I'm making some good friends, joining some rad clubs, yet one thing remains elusive. One element is missing from my ideal college experience: a rivalry. Come on now, how badass would a bitter, cutthroat rivalry with another college be? Intercollegiate-warfare would definitely spice things up a bit. Apparently Rockhurst used to be engaged in that very kind of picturesque rivalry with Benedictine College. I don't know the details, but I've heard stories of mascot-stealing, and that's enough for me.
And come on, guys, it's not like geography is making this too hard on us. UMKC just happens to be right across the street. Across the street! You couldn't ask for more ideal rivalry conditions. I can see it now: street fights across Troost, showdowns in Go Chicken Go. We shouldn't even have to work at a rivalry with a school in such close proximity; the attractive forces of colleges and competition should just work their magic, and make me a satisfied student.
The fact that UMKC's student body is roughly five times greater then that of Rockhurst is of no concern. It'll just take a little more determination and a bit more creativity, and I have faith in you, competitive spirits of Rockhurst.
Oh yeah, that's where you come in. What's a rivalry without rivals? Let's do this, Rockhurst. I'm not saying, "Hey! Go piss off someone at UMKC!" but rather "lets get some friendly competition going! Spice things up a bit!" No biggie. No pressure. But just saying, if my college experience does not culminate in an epic battle between a Hawk and a Kangaroo in the middle of Troost, I shall be greatly disappointed.
I must say that I'm pretty content with my life here at the Rock. I'm making some good friends, joining some rad clubs, yet one thing remains elusive. One element is missing from my ideal college experience: a rivalry. Come on now, how badass would a bitter, cutthroat rivalry with another college be? Intercollegiate-warfare would definitely spice things up a bit. Apparently Rockhurst used to be engaged in that very kind of picturesque rivalry with Benedictine College. I don't know the details, but I've heard stories of mascot-stealing, and that's enough for me.
And come on, guys, it's not like geography is making this too hard on us. UMKC just happens to be right across the street. Across the street! You couldn't ask for more ideal rivalry conditions. I can see it now: street fights across Troost, showdowns in Go Chicken Go. We shouldn't even have to work at a rivalry with a school in such close proximity; the attractive forces of colleges and competition should just work their magic, and make me a satisfied student.
The fact that UMKC's student body is roughly five times greater then that of Rockhurst is of no concern. It'll just take a little more determination and a bit more creativity, and I have faith in you, competitive spirits of Rockhurst.
Oh yeah, that's where you come in. What's a rivalry without rivals? Let's do this, Rockhurst. I'm not saying, "Hey! Go piss off someone at UMKC!" but rather "lets get some friendly competition going! Spice things up a bit!" No biggie. No pressure. But just saying, if my college experience does not culminate in an epic battle between a Hawk and a Kangaroo in the middle of Troost, I shall be greatly disappointed.
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