The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

UNIVERSITY BELIEF

BEFORE A FRESHMAN CAN STEP ON THE BIG M IN THE CENTRE OF THE
DIAG, HE MUST HAVE TAKEN HIS FIRST EXAM, OR ELSE HE WILL FLUNK
OUT OF SCHOOL WITHIN THE YEAR.

Data entry tech comment:

THE "BIG M" AND THE DIAG ARE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROYAL OAK

James Callow Keyword(s): SLANG--DIAG FOR DIAGONAL? ; WALKING PROHIBITION

Date learned: 00001967 (FALL)