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Sporting Contests

Football Fandemonium

February 8, 2022 at 6:30pm7:30pm EST

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People often refer to sports, particularly football, as the new American religion. Being a fan, for many of us, is a defining part of who we are. Anne Osborne, Newhouse School professor of communications, will discuss sports fandom and how it goes well beyond mere entertainment; it’s about community, escape and catharsis. Wear your favorite team’s apparel! (Spoiler alert: Professor Osborne was born and raised in Steeler nation, so you know which team she’ll be representing!)

This event was first published on January 27, 2022 and last updated on February 7, 2022.


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