Ram History & Traditions THE “A” The “A” is found painted on the western hillside of Fort Collins. It’s there in honor of CSU’s original mascot: the Aggies.
CAM THE RAM CAM’s name stands for “Colorado Agricultural and Mechanical” College (the University’s former name).
THE FIGHT SONG Fight on you stalwart RAM Team On to the goal Tear the (Opponent’s) line asunder As down the field we thunder. Knights of the Green and Gold, Fight with all your might. Fight on you stalwart RAM team! FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT! GO RAMS!
ALMA MATER Hail to thee, our Alma Mater; Colorado State. Memories are everlasting of this place so great. May thy Green and Gold unite us, loyal ever be. Colorado State, our Alma Mater, Hail, all hail, to thee.
RAM RUCKUS Ram Ruckus is the University’s official spirit squad. The idea of Ram Ruckus is to create pride in everything students do at CSU. Founded in 2012, it was created by students, for students to engage in student life at CSU, specifically athletics.
CSU OVAL The Oval is the heart of the CSU campus. It was designed in 1909 as an aesthetically pleasing way to connect the main buildings on campus. Now, the Oval features historic buildings such as Johnson Hall, which was the original student center.
I LOVE CSU DAY! On April 18, CSU students celebrate the University by wearing all green (a “green out”). Games and events are held on the LSC Plaza and the governor of Colorado signa a proclamation declaring April 18 “I love CSU Day!” across Colorado. Alumni are also encouraged to wear green and gold on this day. 24
