12 Campuses Known for Their Weird and Wonderful Student Traditions

8. University of Pennsylvania's Toast Throwing

At the University of Pennsylvania, home football games are marked by the quirky tradition of toast throwing. During the third quarter, students hurl pieces of toast onto the field, a practice that originated in the 1970s when alcohol was banned from the stadium. The toast throwing is accompanied by the singing of "Drink a Highball," a school fight song. This ritual is a playful nod to the university's history and a way for students to express their school spirit. Toast throwing is a unique example of how students adapt traditions to fit changing circumstances, maintaining a sense of continuity and camaraderie.