Twist has a tailgate in Sproul Lot, 2nd up from Sather gate I think. This week is Al Pastor tacos. There is also a tailgate on Faculty Glade, near the stage or DJ (if they still have one this year), that costs money to eat, but none to just come and hang out. Both are usually up and running a few hours before gametime.
The Trump administration released new rules that could revoke tax-exempt status from any school offering targeted support to Black or other minority students, a sweeping change that opens another front in the president’s campaign to reshape American education.
I have a Miami friend traveling from east coast to this game. Told him to be ready to be unimpressed with small stadium and no students (he was surprised to hear re no students yet). I'm sure he will enjoy the rout though.
Gloria Steinem, Personification of the Women’s Movement, Dies at 92
She challenged sexist assumptions, helping women develop a sense of self-worth and gain a measure of equality at work, at home and in society at large.
When I went by earlier today, flags were at half staff in front of the Kennedy Center. Probably not for Ms. Steinem. But I can’t find anything that says they should be at half staff so likely just there since they were lowered for Dolly Parton and no one from the limited workers have gotten around to it.
photos from 9 day guided hiking trip w/ Backroads that started in Cusco. we hiked over a 15000 ft pass and descended over 7000 ft over the next few days to Machu Picchu.
How long do the Clippers suck after this? They already didn't have their 1st round picks for 2027 and 2028. Now they lose 2029-2033. And who is going to want to go there to play? They'll have to overpay to get any FAs.
Let’s play a game of Mad Libs. Here, you give me an adjective. Any adjective.
Got one? Okay, great. Here was the sentence we can plug it into:
The San Francisco Giants have been [adjective] this season.
If you said “bad,” or “pathetic,” or “dysfunctional,” or “worms for brains-esque,” then I regret to inform you that you’ve failed. The entire point of Mad Libs is to say things that are silly and funny because they’re so nonsensical.
If you said “good,” or “entertaining,” or “a paragon of virtue and functionality,” then wow. You’re funny. You’re like, really funny. Do you do stand up? You should. Have you mentioned in your Hinge profile how funny you are? People will love that.
The Dodgers scored three runs but couldn’t cash in more in the first inning, then failed to capitalize on several scoring chances. They blew a late lead after Yoshinobu Yamamoto flirted with a no-hitter in his first start of September for the second season in a row. That helped get the game to extras, and the St. Louis Cardinals pounced with three runs in the 10th for an 8-6 win at Dodger Stadium.
Vuelta back in the mountains. good solid mountain stage today w/ a Cat 1 finish.
with Pogacar out, Enric Mas has a good shot of winning his first Grand Tour. Roglic has won a record-tying 4 times and is in 2nd place. at 36, he might not have enough to win except the experience factor.
(FB) Saturday night's Cal vs UC L.A. is the best game of College Football's week one, if we're judging by point spreads. The line is currently Cal +1.5. No game has a lower spread. One other game has the same spread, and it's a match-up of group of six schools: WKU (-1.5) @ Nevada.
HS friend of HSB and I and her family (UCLA hubby and UCLA son '25) are coming up. They're going to a tailgate hosted by their tailgate buddies and presumably a Cal family member (same last name).
The California women's basketball team's 2026-27 conference schedule for its third season in the Atlantic Coast Conference was announced by the ACC office Wednesday. Game times and broadcast designations will be released at a later time.
California cross country will begin the 2026 campaign Friday at the USF Invitational in San Francisco. The Golden Bears will travel across the Bay Bridge to Hellman Hollow in Golden Gate Park. The men's 8,000-meter race is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. PT, followed by the women's 6,000-meter race at 3:30 p.m.
W4C Question:
I'm comin' to the game. Do I need an invitation for the W4C tailgate? When and where is it?
Twist has a tailgate in Sproul Lot, 2nd up from Sather gate I think. This week is Al Pastor tacos. There is also a tailgate on Faculty Glade, near the stage or DJ (if they still have one this year), that costs money to eat, but none to just come and hang out. Both are usually up and running a few hours before gametime.
Thanks so much. I found Avi and company. Next time I think I'll double dip. LOL
Dumb Government
Trump Moves to Strip Tax Exemption From Schools That Aid Minority Students
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/03/business/economy/trump-irs-college-nonprofits.html
The Trump administration released new rules that could revoke tax-exempt status from any school offering targeted support to Black or other minority students, a sweeping change that opens another front in the president’s campaign to reshape American education.
sounds about right. this is what SOME of the people want
Other College
Thursday night college football tonight, kicking off five days of games! But only two games tonight have point spreads below 20.
The best game is Colorado vs Georgia Tech in Atlanta, where Deion made his fame as a Falcon (GT -6.5).
Second best game is my local squad - UAlbany - on the road against its SUNY brethren of Buffalo (UB -18.5).
All the others are total crap tonight.
Friday's slate also only has two game with spreads below 20.
SJSU @ Eastern Michigan (EMU -3).
Toledo @ Michigan State (Sparty -10).
There's a couple of Friday games that are also interesting, even with lopsided spreads, such as Fresno State @ USC, and Miami (Fla) @ Stanfurd.
I have a Miami friend traveling from east coast to this game. Told him to be ready to be unimpressed with small stadium and no students (he was surprised to hear re no students yet). I'm sure he will enjoy the rout though.
Interesting that these games aren't on the WFC pickem.
i thought NFL was going to start this weekend too. but it is next week
In the news ...
Gloria Steinem, Personification of the Women’s Movement, Dies at 92
She challenged sexist assumptions, helping women develop a sense of self-worth and gain a measure of equality at work, at home and in society at large.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/03/us/politics/gloria-steinem-dead.html?unlocked_article_code=1.-VA.FEHN.F0z0p7Wx6SMa&smid=url-share
my wife went w/ some friends to the Ms Foundation Gala this year. my cousin is on the board of directors, in fact she is the chair.
Please thank your cousin for me (and many others)!
When I went by earlier today, flags were at half staff in front of the Kennedy Center. Probably not for Ms. Steinem. But I can’t find anything that says they should be at half staff so likely just there since they were lowered for Dolly Parton and no one from the limited workers have gotten around to it.
Analog Experiences
Andes hiking trip ...
photos from 9 day guided hiking trip w/ Backroads that started in Cusco. we hiked over a 15000 ft pass and descended over 7000 ft over the next few days to Machu Picchu.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/QzaszPq8mrjT9sHaA
Digital Diversions
Quordle
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🙂 Daily Quordle 1683
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The rabbit hole for this one was very deep! I made a slightly lucky guess.
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How long do the Clippers suck after this? They already didn't have their 1st round picks for 2027 and 2028. Now they lose 2029-2033. And who is going to want to go there to play? They'll have to overpay to get any FAs.
Giants play solid and sound baseball, beat Pirates
https://www.mccoveychronicles.com/san-francisco-giants-scores-standings/111209/giants-pirates-scores-rafael-devers-turner-hill
Let’s play a game of Mad Libs. Here, you give me an adjective. Any adjective.
Got one? Okay, great. Here was the sentence we can plug it into:
The San Francisco Giants have been [adjective] this season.
If you said “bad,” or “pathetic,” or “dysfunctional,” or “worms for brains-esque,” then I regret to inform you that you’ve failed. The entire point of Mad Libs is to say things that are silly and funny because they’re so nonsensical.
If you said “good,” or “entertaining,” or “a paragon of virtue and functionality,” then wow. You’re funny. You’re like, really funny. Do you do stand up? You should. Have you mentioned in your Hinge profile how funny you are? People will love that.
Dodgers follow clunker with an extra-frustrating loss (lose to Cards 8-6)
https://www.truebluela.com/dodgers-scores-standings/123422/dodgers-wtf
The Dodgers scored three runs but couldn’t cash in more in the first inning, then failed to capitalize on several scoring chances. They blew a late lead after Yoshinobu Yamamoto flirted with a no-hitter in his first start of September for the second season in a row. That helped get the game to extras, and the St. Louis Cardinals pounced with three runs in the 10th for an 8-6 win at Dodger Stadium.
all 4 teams that i track for baseball won yesterday. A's, Giants, Mets, and Yankees.
Vuelta back in the mountains. good solid mountain stage today w/ a Cat 1 finish.
with Pogacar out, Enric Mas has a good shot of winning his first Grand Tour. Roglic has won a record-tying 4 times and is in 2nd place. at 36, he might not have enough to win except the experience factor.
Cal
(FB) Saturday night's Cal vs UC L.A. is the best game of College Football's week one, if we're judging by point spreads. The line is currently Cal +1.5. No game has a lower spread. One other game has the same spread, and it's a match-up of group of six schools: WKU (-1.5) @ Nevada.
HS friend of HSB and I and her family (UCLA hubby and UCLA son '25) are coming up. They're going to a tailgate hosted by their tailgate buddies and presumably a Cal family member (same last name).
should be quite the event. i keep getting emails that Memorial Stadium is nearly sold out
It should be with the Cal hype and all the UCLA fans.
[WBB] Women’s Basketball 2026-27 ACC Schedule Released
https://calbears.com/news/2026/9/2/womens-basketball-womens-basketball-2026-27-acc-schedule-released
The California women's basketball team's 2026-27 conference schedule for its third season in the Atlantic Coast Conference was announced by the ACC office Wednesday. Game times and broadcast designations will be released at a later time.
[XC] Cross Country Opens 2026 Season At USF Invitational
https://calbears.com/news/2026/9/2/cross-country-opens-2026-season-at-usf-invitational
California cross country will begin the 2026 campaign Friday at the USF Invitational in San Francisco. The Golden Bears will travel across the Bay Bridge to Hellman Hollow in Golden Gate Park. The men's 8,000-meter race is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. PT, followed by the women's 6,000-meter race at 3:30 p.m.
Chavez Center
The Band Rehearsal Hall (BRH), the home of the Cal Band, is in the basement.
Speaking of buildings, how about Moffit? Seems like it is extremely different now.
This was a dining commons back in the day. Never ate there.
I did go into the old Eshleman Hall, across Lower Sproul. That Eshleman was demolished in 2013.
i have been more recently, maybe not so much as a student.
i tended to go to Sproul for all my admin needs and the Bear's Lair for all my lunch and drinking needs.
not sure what the Student Center would have been good for ..