The celebrated rivalry between DePauw University and Wabash College encompasses far more than two football teams vying for a 300-pound locomotive bell.
While the annual football game itself is the occasion that draws national publicity and brings the student body and alumni of the two schools separated by only 27 miles inside of one stadium, the connection between the two liberal arts institutions goes beyond the yearly gridiron showdown.
For those fortunate enough spend time on the campus of either DePauw or Wabash, the presence of the opposing school is clear each day in the week leading up to the game.
This perpetual presence of a university close in distance with similar approaches to academics, athletics, and professional ambitions is what motivates DePauw and Wabash students each and every day.
This symbiotic relationship between the two schools moves students to attend games and root passionately for their home team, transcends the sphere of athletics. Forbes Magazine ranked both universities within the top 200 collegiate institutions in the world.
The DePauw and Wabash rivalry is an essential unifying factor amongst the respective student bodies.
This game has stood the test of time and endures to remain meaningful to those involved in both universities is a testament to pride of those tied to DePauw and Wabash, and also a verification of the importance of each university to the success and growth of one another.