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Stanford Powwow 2016

Many years ago when society was far less culturally sensitive, the mascot of Stanford University was a native American.  The old mascot has thankfully long since disappeared.   But unhappily the new Stanford mascot is uninspired to say the least.  It’s a tree that’s suppose to represent El Palo Alto.   Every time I see it on the football field during the half time show I’m reminded of the Capital City Goofball, it’s that bad.   Stanford students wear T-shirt that say, “Fear the Tree.”  Oh scary! 

However one remnant of the old mascot remains,  the annual Stanford Powwow is a three day native American cultural festival that’s set in Stanford’s vast eucalyptus groves.  It’s really an amazing event.  You could easily forget that you’re on a university campus.   I remember summer nights when, as a boy, I drifted off to sleep with the sound of “Indian” drums and chants drifting through the open window of my second floor bedroom.  It was grand. 

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    Stanford Powwow 2016
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