Chicago Cubs: Game 5
Start writing a post
Sports

Chicago Cubs: Game 5

How growing up with sports my life made this game meaningful.

8
Chicago Cubs: Game 5
Chicago 5

The year was 1987, my mom had just started college at the University of Minnesota and was living in downtown Minneapolis when the Twins won the World Series. She describes going out into the "craziness" as an once in a lifetime experience; one that in 2016, I am a lot closer to experiencing after the Cubs win in Game 5 of the NLCS.

Growing up in a sports focused household in Minnesota I've always know what was going on within the sports world, but I never realized the effect it could have on a community. Living in Lake Forest and being in Chicago for the past year I have seen the hope and support of Chicago sports fans. Everyday, no matter where I am in the Chicagoland area, I see a large amount of people dressed in some type of Chicago sports gear. It doesn't matter, win or lose the fans are still supportive. This pure optimism can best be seen with the Cubs and their 108 year World Series drought, there is a sense of hope and pure optimism, even when they were down 1-2 in the NLCS there was still hope. No one thinks of loss, they know and believe that the Cubs can and will win. From t-shirts that say "I ain't afraid of no goat" to people dressed in full Cubs attire to go to class, there will always be the hope and knowledge that the Cubs will win.

The year is 2016, I am a student at Lake Forest College and this is the year that the Cubs will go to the World Series and win.


Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

50972
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Challah vs. Easter Bread: A Delicious Dilemma

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

32622
loaves of challah and easter bread stacked up aside each other, an abundance of food in baskets
StableDiffusion

Ever since I could remember, it was a treat to receive Easter Bread made by my grandmother. We would only have it once a year and the wait was excruciating. Now that my grandmother has gotten older, she has stopped baking a lot of her recipes that require a lot of hand usage--her traditional Italian baking means no machines. So for the past few years, I have missed enjoying my Easter Bread.

Keep Reading...Show less
Adulting

Unlocking Lake People's Secrets: 15 Must-Knows!

There's no other place you'd rather be in the summer.

955799
Group of joyful friends sitting in a boat
Haley Harvey

The people that spend their summers at the lake are a unique group of people.

Whether you grew up going to the lake, have only recently started going, or have only been once or twice, you know it takes a certain kind of person to be a lake person. To the long-time lake people, the lake holds a special place in your heart, no matter how dirty the water may look.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Top 10 Reasons My School Rocks!

Why I Chose a Small School Over a Big University.

180809
man in black long sleeve shirt and black pants walking on white concrete pathway

I was asked so many times why I wanted to go to a small school when a big university is so much better. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure a big university is great but I absolutely love going to a small school. I know that I miss out on big sporting events and having people actually know where it is. I can't even count how many times I've been asked where it is and I know they won't know so I just say "somewhere in the middle of Wisconsin." But, I get to know most people at my school and I know my professors very well. Not to mention, being able to walk to the other side of campus in 5 minutes at a casual walking pace. I am so happy I made the decision to go to school where I did. I love my school and these are just a few reasons why.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments