During the 1960s, chariot racing took root during Green Key Weekend. The tradition, shown here in 1975, involved fraternities constructing chariots—unsteady and unbalanced—which they would haul around a track on the Green while being assailed by eggs, condiments, flour, and other debris. The races came to a grinding halt by the late 1980s. Green Key Weekend, meanwhile, has evolved from its start in 1899 to a celebration of spring on campus—a great excuse for students and alums alike to enjoy fair weather and live music.
Published in the May-June 2026 Issue
