Traditions of Berkeley Berkeley's long and proud history has given rise to many traditions, rallies and rituals. Learn about the experiences that become a part of every Golden Bear's time at Cal. Blue and Gold The campus colors of blue and gold were chosen in 1873 - blue for the California sky and ocean and for the Yale graduates who helped establish the university, gold for the "Golden State." The women of the classes suggested using both colors. Stanford Axe The Stanford Axe first appeared at a California-Stanford baseball game on April 15, 1899. The axe was brandished in the Stanford rooting section and captured by Cal fans at the game's end. In the 1930s it was made into the trophy for the annual Big Game. Big Game rally Before 1916, the rally was the one time that the Stanford Axe wou
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