The Major League Baseball World Series ended on Nov. 1, crowning the Chicago Cubs as champions. Although any team would have been ecstatic being named victors of the league, there is a little more sentiment behind this victory for Cubs fans. This sentimental feeling is prevalent, since the last time the Chicago Cubs won the World Series was 1908.

“The poor Cubbies haven’t won a World Series in over 100 years, so there is that underdog kind of aspect to it.” American Studies teacher Lauren Hodum said.

The Cubs’ victory was not expected because they were down 3-1 early on against their opponent the Cleveland Indians.

“I’ve learned to not get too emotionally excited about the prospect,” Hodum said.

After losing 7-2 in game four, the Cubs then went on to win the next two games, thus taking it all the way to a game seven, keeping the Cubbie fans’ dream alive.

“When I realized that they could win, I recognized how long it had been and what an accomplishment it would be if they did win,” junior Tess Finnerty said.

Game seven of the World Series did not disappoint those watching; after a rain delay and and a tie to keep everyone on their toes, the Cubs finally prevailed as champions, winning 8-7 during the 10th inning.

“When they won, I was ecstatic,” Finnerty said. “It was so exciting.”

After a long awaited victory, Cubs fans did not waste a minute in celebrating.

“At my house, my dad actually lit up fireworks in celebration,” senior Izzy Vivas said.

For fans, the Cubs win was all about honoring the tradition that made them a Cubs fan.

“I like the Cubs because of the traditions that come with them,” Vivas said. “I grew up in Chicago and have been going to Cubs games ever since I was a little girl. Hearing ‘Take Me Out to the Ball Game’ every bottom of the seventh inning, singing the win song after every win and of course flying the ‘W’ flag are some of the traditions I love.”

Despite the drought that occurred before this win, Cubs fans remain in good spirit.

“Regardless of if they win or lose the atmosphere of Wrigley Field is crazy and like nowhere else,” Hodum said. “There is nothing like a Cubbie fan.”