FSU History
Campus Landmarks
Seminole Athletics
Traditions & Spirit
Rivalries
100

This is the year Florida State University was founded

What is 1851

100

Students often take graduation photos at this iconic fountain, located in front of the Westcott Building.

What is Westcott Fountain

100

This is the nickname of FSU’s athletic teams, named in honor of a Native American tribe.

What are the Seminoles?

100

At football games, fans perform this famous chant while making a tomahawk motion with their arms.

What is the "Tomahawk Chop"?

100

FSU’s biggest football rival is this in-state school, known for the annual showdown called the "Sunshine Showdown."

What is the University of Florida?

200

Before becoming a coeducational institution in 1947, FSU was known by this name.

What is Florida State College for Women?

200

This library, named after a former FSU president, serves as the main research library on campus.

What is Strozier Library?

200

This legendary football coach led FSU to two national championships and won over 300 games.

Who is Bobby Bowden?

200

This horse, ridden by Osceola, gallops across the field before every home football game

What is Renegade?

200

FSU battles this ACC team every year for the "Jefferson-Eppes Trophy."

What is the University of Virginia?

300

The official seal of FSU contains three Latin words representing strength, skill, and character.

What is "Vires, Artes, Mores"

300

This is the oldest standing building on FSU’s campus, originally constructed in 1910.

What is the Westcott Building?

300

FSU won its first national championship in football during this year.

What is 1993?

300

FSU is home to one of only two collegiate circuses in the U.S., known by this name

What is the Flying High Circus?

300

The intense FSU vs. Miami football rivalry is known by this nickname, referencing both schools' dominance in the '80s and '90s.

What is the "Wide Right" rivalry?

400

 After FSU became coeducational, this man served as its first president.

Who is Doak Campbell

400

FSU’s football team plays its home games at this stadium.

What is Doak Campbell Stadium?

400

As of 2023, FSU’s women’s soccer team has won this many NCAA national championships

What is four?

400

This popular fountain is the location where students take a plunge on their 21st birthday.

What is Westcott Fountain?

400

In baseball, FSU has a heated rivalry with this school, often facing off in the College World Series.

What is the University of Miami?

500

FSU admitted its first Black students during this decade, marking a step toward integration.

What is the 1960s?

500

This is the most popular location on campus for students to tan, play frisbee, and catch some sun.

What is Landis Green?

500

This former FSU baseball coach holds the NCAA record for the most career coaching wins.

Who is Mike Martin.

500

FSU’s Homecoming Chief and Princess are selected based on these three qualities

What are leadership, academics, and service to the university?

500

FSU’s women’s soccer team has built a fierce rivalry with this university, often meeting in high-stakes NCAA tournament games.

What is the University of North Carolina?

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