School Spirit

School spirit rallies mainly around sports games. Huskies get completely decked out in purple and gold clothing, jewelry, makeup, and body paint to show their spirit. When UW kids get to the game, they find themselves not only cheering for a common favorite but also fostering a shared hatred for the opposing team. There is definitely no shortage of school pride at UW, but there is also a fair amount of resentment toward the UW, for whatever reasons. As with everything, there's a large range in the student body. By looking at the population in the student section of a football game, the intensity of Huskies becomes clear. There's a fairly large group of people who have closets stuffed full of Husky gear and devote themselves to being the first ones in line for any sporting event.