As past students revisited Webb over Alumni weekend, the now traditional Powder Puff game played out- but it has people wondering, what exactly is the point of this game?
There are two sides to every argument. Those who oppose Powder Puff claim that allowing a crowd to cheer on as two teams, completely composed of young women, tackle each other is sexist and should not be allowed. Other disagree- saying that the game is all in good fun.
This year the two teams, (one made up of Seniors and Sophomores, and the other Freshman and Juniors) were coached by alumni before and during the game, while male cheerleaders encouraged from the sidelines. While the yellow-clad Senior -Sophomore team seemed spirited, cheering and jumping around, the blue clad Junior-Freshman team seemed ready to get the game over with. The minutes ticked by quickly, and the spirited team defeated the Junior-Freshman team with ease.
The short game involved good sportsmanship, smiles and support from the stands. However, I overheard alumni questioning the point of the game and its rules-if any at all. So the question remains, is Powder Puff really a necessary addition to Alumni weekend or should critics relax and allow girls to enjoy a harmless game of football?
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