Gorgeously constructed in middle of OU’s campus stands Gaylord Memorial stadium, or the Palace on the Prairie as its patrons affectionately call it. . It serves as a source of pride for all of OU students past and present. The first time I came to a game I was simply overwhelmed. The shear mass of the whole place intimidated me. I felt out of place, like a tourist in a foreign country. There were so many people going every which way, and all I wanted to do was go home. That all changed when we reached our seats. The whole “building” was focused on the field. The “colosseum”  forced our vision down towards the players. I no longer felt out of place. Its crazy how the construction of the stadium made me feel like I belonged.