Branner Hall is a dorm at Stanford University that was founded more than 80 years ago, named for former University President John Casper Branner. It is currently the largest all-freshman dorm on Stanford's campus and houses more than 160 freshman every year.<ref>"Branner Hall receives restoration." Stanford Report, July 23, 2003. http://news-service.stanford.edu/news/2003/july23/branner-723.html</ref>

History

Branner has functioned as everything from an all male dorm to an all female dorm, an all freshman dorm to a four class dorm in the 80 years since it was originally founded. It has housed many notable alumni including former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor and LA times editorialist Joel Stein. Through its 80 year history, Branner has amassed many traditions unique to Branner and has made a unique name for itself on Stanford's campus.<ref>"Branner Information." http://www.stanford.edu/group/resed/branner/Information.html</ref>

Enmity

In its 80 year history, Branner has slowly become both the most loved and hated dorm on campus. Every student who lives in Branner never forgets their experience and insists without hesitation that it is the best dorm in the world, yes the world. However, every other dorm on campus hates Branner. This hate originates most likely from the tight sense of community Branner has, where Branner goes to every sporting event and school activity together. At most school events, all other freshman dorms will join in a cheer yelling "Branner Sucks!" as loud as they can. In response, Branner yells back, "You're Just Jealous." Whether this hate comes from a certain enmity or not, Branner undeniably has the most social dorm and the best rooms of any dorm on campus.<ref>"Resident fellow challenges 'disparaging' remarks about Branner Hall." Stanford Report, April 20, 2005, http://news-service.stanford.edu/news/2005/april20/letkennell-042005.html</ref>

Renovation and the Dorm

In 2003, Branner underwent a $20 million restoration, renovating most of the rooms and the dining hall. Also renovated were the Branner Library, the basement study rooms, and the lounge. The library offers students a quiet place to study as to the basement study rooms. The lounge offers a relaxing area to hang out and also boasts a Steinway Grand Piano.<ref>"Branner Hall receives restoration." Stanford Report, July 23, 2003. http://news-service.stanford.edu/news/2003/july23/branner-723.html</ref>

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