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Arguably the greatest spectacle in college football unfolds moments before kickoff at Doak Campbell Stadium when Osceola charges down the field aboard Renegade, a beautiful Appaloosa, and plants a flaming spear at midfield prior to each home game. This tradition is a tribute to the great Seminole Tribe of Florida.Prior to the 2011 season, ESPN’s SportsNation voted Osceola and Renegade the best NCAA Football Tradition in the country. A framed rendering of the spear plant was presented to the Durham family during the Oklahoma game on Sept. 17, 2011. That rendering now resides in the Moore Athletics Center.

In 2013, Osceola and Renegade made their second appearance at a National Championship Game, traveling to the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, to watch the Seminoles claim their third national title. Osceola and Renegade also appeared at the Orange Bowl where Florida State won its first national championship to cap the 1993 season.Bill Durham, a 1965 FSU graduate, developed the concept of the Osceola and Renegade tradition. He launched the tradition at Florida State University in 1978 after obtaining permission from the Seminole Tribe of Florida. The Durham family provides the beautiful Appaloosa horses involved with the program and has directed the Osceola and Renegade program since its inception with the assistance of the members of the Renegade Team. The regalia used by Osceola is designed for authenticity and approved by the Seminole Tribe of Florida.

The tradition was born on Sept. 16, 1978, when a student, portraying the famous Seminole warrior Osceola, led the football team from the tunnel riding a horse as the Seminoles headed into battle against Oklahoma State. The first student to portray Osceola was Jim Kidder riding Renegade I. Since then, six different Renegades and 16 different riders have made the ride and planted the spear, which brings the game day crowd to its feet. In 2018, the tradition of Osceola and Renegade is celebrating 40 years as the 17th Osceola takes to the field aboard Renegade.In 2022 Exeter Chiefs rebranded with a Celtic Iron Age Dumnonii Tribe club crest, dropping the controversial Native American crest. They also announced they would no longer play the Tomahawk Chop as their run out anthem from the 2022–23 season. However, in January 2023 the chant was sung by supporters and, according to reports on social media, played over stadium speakers.

A foam tomahawk is a foam rubber sports paraphernalia item (like a foam №. 1 finger) in the shape of a tomahawk, often used to accompany the tomahawk chop. They were first created in 1991 for the Atlanta Braves baseball team following their adoption of the tomahawk chop.The tomahawk chop was adopted by fans of the Atlanta Braves in 1991. While some have credited Deion Sanders for bringing the chop to Atlanta, it was Braves organist Carolyn King who started playing the “tomahawk song.” King started playing the “tomahawk song” before at bats for a few seasons, but it caught on with Braves fans when the team started winning in 1991.

In 2016, when the Atlanta Braves played their last game at Turner Field before leaving for SunTrust Park, the last official act done at Turner Field was known as “The Final Chop”, where the Atlanta Braves warchant was played one last time with fans doing the tomahawk chop. The tomahawk chop is a sports celebration most popularly used by fans of the American Florida State Seminoles, Atlanta Braves baseball team, the Kansas City Chiefs American football team, and the English Exeter Chiefs rugby union team. The tomahawk chop involves moving the forearm forwards and backwards repeatedly with an open palm to simulate a tomahawk chopping, and is often accompanied by a distinctive cheer. The Atlanta Braves also developed a foam tomahawk to complement the fan actions. The usage of foam tomahawks led to criticism from Native American groups that it was “demeaning” to them and called for them to be banned. In response, the Braves’ public relations director said that it was “a proud expression of unification and family”. King, who did not understand the political ramifications, approached one of the Native American chiefs who were protesting. The chief told her that leaving her job as an organist would not change anything and that if she left “they’ll find someone else to play.”The chop has been characterized by some, including Native American tribes, as mocking Native American culture. It is criticized for being a reference to the former practice of scalping. Shortly after the Atlanta Braves adopted it, there were a number of calls from Native Americans for Braves fans to stop doing the tomahawk chop. Prior to the 1991 World Series a number of Native Americans protested against the Braves using the tomahawk chop outside the Metrodome. During the protests Clyde Bellecourt, national director of the American Indian Movement, suggested that the team could be called “the Atlanta Negroes, Atlanta Klansmen or Atlanta Nazis”. In 2009, the Gill-Montague Regional School Committee, a local school board in Massachusetts, banned the use of the gesture at school sporting events, calling it offensive and discriminatory. In 2016, Native American groups asked the Kansas City Chiefs to stop doing the tomahawk chop. In the same year a similar request was made of Exeter Chiefs. The editorial board of The Kansas City Star newspaper called for the cessation of the so-called “Arrowhead Chop” in late 2019, noting opposition from Native Americans and Tribes, and stating that the practice stereotypes and dehumanizes Native Americans.The chop has been the source of controversy for decades and has been characterized as a racist caricature of Native American culture. The “chop” has also been performed at the high school level, where hundreds of teams continue to use Native American names and imagery, which has been a factor in the movement to change these practices.

In politics, during the 2012 Senate election in Massachusetts, staffers of candidate Scott Brown were filmed doing the tomahawk chop at a campaign rally towards supporters of Elizabeth Warren, to mock Warren’s claim of having Native American ancestry.During the off-season, the Braves met with the National Congress of American Indians to start discussing a path forward. In July 2020, the team faced mounting pressure to change after the Cleveland Indians and Washington Redskins announced they were discussing brand changes. The Braves released a statement announcing that discussions were still ongoing about the chop, but that the team name would not be changed.

It is not known when the tomahawk chop was invented. However, it is claimed by a former Florida State University president that it was invented by the Florida State University Marching Chiefs in the 1980s to complement their war chants. The action was adopted by fans of the FSU Seminoles over the following years. Despite this, the university’s board does not endorse the action stating, “Some traditions we cannot control… It’s a term we did not choose and officially do not use”.Foam tomahawks were invented by foam salesman Paul Braddy. Upon hearing Skip Caray saying during a radio broadcast of an Atlanta Braves game that they needed tomahawks to accompany their newly acquired tomahawk chop celebration, he approached the Braves’ concessions manager John Eifert with a suggestion of a foam rubber tomahawk. Eifert agreed providing they cost around $5, to which Braddy carved a tomahawk out of foam with an electric knife. Eifert bought 5,000 for sale for the Atlanta Braves. The foam tomahawks became very popular with Braves fans at the Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium, so much so that Braddy was able to quit his $60,000-a-year job as a salesman in order to manufacture foam tomahawks full-time, making 8,000 a day.

Braddy started selling the foam tomahawks himself. However, he was approached by Major League Baseball a month into the venture, who claimed that the foam tomahawk infringed upon the Atlanta Braves’ copyrighted tomahawk logo. In response, Braddy made a deal with Major League Baseball Properties to license the MLB symbol and receive logistical support in exchange for 10% of the profits.The controversy has persisted since and became national news again during the 2019 National League Division Series. During the series, St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher and Cherokee Nation member Ryan Helsley was asked about the chop and chant. Helsley said he found the fans’ chanting and arm motions insulting and that the chop depicts natives “in this kind of caveman-type people way who aren’t intellectual.” Helsley’s comments prompted the Braves to stop handing out foam tomahawks, playing the chop music, or showing the chop graphic when the series returned to Atlanta for Game 5. The Braves released a statement saying they would “continue to evaluate how we activate elements of our brand, as well as the overall in-game experience” and that they would continue a “dialogue with those in the Native American community after the postseason concludes.”The English rugby team Exeter Chiefs adopted the name of “Chiefs” in 1999. In 2010 they started using the Tomahawk chop along with the war chant, following their promotion to the English Premiership. They use it as their walk out music at Sandy Park as well as a chant by their traveling fans during rugby matches elsewhere in the UK. In June 2020 a petition was launched by a group of Exeter Chiefs supporters calling for an end to the club’s use of Native American imagery, including the Tomahawk chop. In August 2020, it was reported that BT Sport would not be including the “tomahawk chop chant” in its simulated crowd noises, during behind-closed-doors games played by the Exeter Chiefs and broadcast on the BT Sport platform.

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FSU’s “Ignition… Tradition” movement culminated today, as the university revealed a revamped Seminole Head logo. The change has been in development for nearly two years, as Florida State sought council from the Seminole Tribe of Florida along with groups representing Noles’ student-athletes, coaches, Boosters, and university administrators.The Beta Iota chapter of Phi Kappa Tau fraternity – which has been in existence at Florida State for 70 years – was shut down Monday night by its national office following new allegations of hazing.

“It is very disappointing to learn the undergraduate members did not follow through on their end. We will continue our partnership with Florida State University and our alumni and plan for a successful return in the future.”Amy Hecht, FSU’s vice president for student affairs, said her office met with the fraternity’s national office, alumni and current members and signed an agreement outlining the strict stipulations in July.

Feb. 9: Police and EMTS were called to the scene after a “heavily intoxicated” female student was found on the concrete after leaving the fraternity house. The woman, who went in and out of conscious, told police she “only had four drinks” from one of the fraternity rooms downstairs.The revocation of the fraternity’s charter does not preclude the chapter from being charged with violations of the FSU Student Organization Conduct Code, and FSU may also file charges of student conduct code violations against individual members. Fraternity members advised him to go to an urgent clinic, which he did but the injury was too severe. He was taken to TMH, but the hospital did not have a hand specialist available to treat him. The fraternity entered the fall semester under strict agreement guidelines issued by the Office of Student Affairs after its chapter and national office admitted to several violations in the spring, including possession of alcohol by a person under 21, holding an “open party,” allowing the open consumption of alcohol, hazing and failing to act against endangering the health or safety of a person or group.Unable to identify any criminal violations at the fraternity house, the officer said the information would be forwarded to FSU’s Office of Greek Life to follow up.Hecht said the most recent is Kappa Sigma, which was suspended Oct. 14 following allegations of hazing. Also suspended are Delta Tau Delta, for allegations of hazing, and Sigma Alpha Epsilon, suspended Sept. 27 for alleged alcohol violations.The suspensions come almost two years after the death of Pi Kappa Phi pledge Andrew Coffey. He died at an off-campus fraternity party Nov. 3, 2017, after drinking a bottle of bourbon. After Coffey’s death, FSU President John Thrasher imposed an indefinite interim suspension of Greek life as the university developed new guidelines for fraternities and sororities.

All are on interim restricted status suspensions pending investigation by the university. Interim restricted suspension means the chapters are not allowed to operate as a fraternity at FSU and must cease all chapter operations and activities.

It was learned the student was pledging the fraternity. He described enduring mental and physical challenges, including one event called “nose on the table” where pledges had to crouch down and put their noses on the table. The student said the longest he did one such exercise was 40 minutes.“The staff and alumni advisors in collaboration with the undergraduate leadership and university worked to develop an action plan to address several concerns that needed attention,” CEO Tim Hudson said in announcing the shutdown.“There were just more reports that were concerning,” she said. “We tried to save them. The students decided to violate the agreement which left us with no other choice. The students in Phi Kappa Tau made the decision to continue to create an unsafe environment.”“The sober young woman stated the security team was being very strict with alcohol on the outside portion of the party, but alcohol was being served inside the rooms.”

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In the early 1900s a new decorative technique was developed by Seminole women, now commonly known as patchwork. Early patterns included blocks and bars of alternating color with occasional sawtooth designs that were sewn directly into garments. Patchwork was rapidly adopted as a standard means of embellishing the Seminoles’ traditionally vibrant clothing. The Seminole symbols for Arrow, Man on Horse, and Fire (top to bottom, repeating) were the inspiration for this unique pattern. The University’s vintage athletic logos and wordmarks are not permitted for internal use, except for special circumstances with permission from Licensing and Athletics Executive Staff. Keep collections to yourself or inspire other shoppers! Keep in mind that anyone can view public collections—they may also appear in recommendations and other places. View Etsy’s Privacy PolicyIn order to give you the best experience, we use cookies and similar technologies for performance, analytics, personalization, advertising, and to help our site function. Want to know more? Read our Cookie Policy. You can change your preferences any time in your Privacy Settings.

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In the early 1990s, activists began to show up at FSU football games to protest the use of the Seminole name. Blistering speeches were given. Several times, the debate became heated. An Oklahoma Seminole Indian, Mike Haney, began to make frequent statements threatening to file human-rights complaints against FSU if it did not discontinue the use of the Seminole name and imagery. Throughout these attacks, the Seminole Tribe of Florida remained supportive of FSU and its use of the Seminole name and images. Later, Chief Jerry Haney of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma added his support to FSU as well.In the late 1960s and early 1970s, FSU’s campus became a learning ground with regard to the Florida Seminole Indians. Several key people were directly responsible for the new awareness. Joyotpaul “Joy” Chaudhuri, an American Indian expert and FSU professor of political science, and his wife, Jean, an American Indian activist, came to the university during this period. They helped establish an American Indian Fellowship at FSU. This influential group led the campus and the community toward a better understanding of Native Americans in general and the Florida Seminoles in particular. The group was instrumental in mediating between the university and the Florida Seminole Indians. There were several meetings between the two, and problems were addressed to the satisfaction of both. As a result, FSU retired certain images that were offensive to the tribe, and began consulting with the tribe regularly on all such matters.

In addition, in the early years, American Indian images were often portrayed in a cartoonish fashion. FSU mascots from Sammy Seminole to Chief Fullabull were more slapstick than respectful in nature to the people they claimed to represent.For more than seven decades, FSU has worked closely with the Seminole Tribe of Florida to ensure the dignity and propriety of the various Seminole symbols used by the university. The university’s goal is to be a model community that treats all cultures with dignity while celebrating diversity.Since 1947, Florida State University has proudly identified itself with this heroic tribe. The name “Florida State Seminoles” was selected by vote of the university’s student body in 1947, shortly after FSU became a coeducational institution and re-established a football team. The name was selected specifically to honor the indomitable spirit of the Florida Seminoles — those people whom the Seminole Tribe of Florida refers to as the “few hundred unconquered Seminole men, women and children left — all hiding in the swamps and Everglades of South Florida.” FSU’s use of the name honors the strength and bravery of these people, who never surrendered and ultimately persevered.

In recent years, critics have complained that the use of all Native American names and symbols — by FSU and other universities, as well as by professional athletic teams — is “culturally hostile” or “offensive.” Unfortunately, in some cases such names and symbols have in fact been misused and become derogatory. At FSU, however, we have worked diligently since 1947 to ensure that our representations of Seminole imagery bring only honor to the Seminole people.The war bonnet was not the only characteristic that FSU organizations and fans borrowed from Plains Indian culture. Supporters also appeared in mohawks and loincloths. They built huge teepees and made references to wig-wams and tom-toms.By the late 1970s, FSU’s campus, like the rest of country, had become more educated about Indians in general and the Florida Seminoles in particular. Along with this new understanding came major changes in the university’s mascots. It became very important to portray the university’s namesake with dignity and honor, and to do it with the graces of the Florida Seminole tribe. This attitude culminated in a mutual respect between the two institutions, and further tied their futures to one another.

In 1978, FSU embarked upon a new tradition — one that had the full endorsement of the Seminole Tribe of Florida. A Seminole warrior riding a horse, to become known as Osceola and Renegade, was introduced at FSU home football games, and soon became one of the most enduring and beloved symbols of the university.Where did FSU students and fans get the idea to use such stereotypical characteristics? During the 1950s, FSU students and fans, like the American public in general, had a limited image of Native Americans. The image was mostly painted by Hollywood. Television taught America how Indians looked, how they talked, and how they lived. For example, children learned about Indians through Saturday morning cartoons. The bare-chested red man with the potbelly and the big nose wore a feathered war bonnet and a loincloth. He greeted others by crossing his arms in front of his chest, nodding his head and saying “How.” These were, indeed, naïve perceptions.

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The athletic teams representing the school are called the Florida State Seminoles. Although their logotype shares the color palette with the seal, it is completely different in both the mood and imagery.

Although the Florida State University logo has undergone a modification in 2009, the main symbols remained where they were. The outer ring grew thinner in order to create a softer-edge transition, while the type was replaced by the Adobe Garamond font. Also, the color palette was altered.What is more, the school’s baseball team has been the winningest program in college baseball since 2000. They have more victories and a higher winning percentage in the regular season than any of their rivals.