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WEBFor a university that has only been around for a little over 50 years, UTSA has rich traditions that convey our story of community and cultural diversity. Below are just a few of the unique traditions and events that unite generations of Roadrunners together in shared experiences.
Six UTSA traditions for the spirited Roadrunner to learn
WEBMay 30, 2024 · 1. Birds up! Roadrunners have been using this hand sign to show their UTSA pride for decades. Its origin is a mixture of myth and memory, but Roadrunners all over the world know exactly what to do when someone yells “Birds up!”
UTSA's decision to drop "Come and take it" flag from games …
WEBSep 14, 2021 · The University of Texas at San Antonio is taking heat from the UT System’s board of regents for its recent decision to stop displaying the famous “Come and take it” flag at football games...
UTSA drops 'Come and Take It' tradition after petition raises concerns ...
WEBSep 7, 2021 · The slogan has been around since 2016, when UTSA home games would feature a 'Come and Take It' chant along with the firing of a cannon. However, a petition was created to have the...
UTSA to remove 'Come and Take It' slogan, emblem from football games ...
WEBSep 8, 2021 · The University of Texas at San Antonio will end its six-year tradition of using the “Come and Take It” phrase and flag at football games following criticism that using it as a rallying cry perpetuates white supremacy.
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UTSA Stopped Displaying “Come And Take it” Flag At Football
WEBSep 14, 2021 · The University of Texas at San Antonio is taking heat from the UT System’s board of regents for its recent decision to stop displaying the famous “Come and Take it” flag at football games after some in the university community argued the slogan has a …
Ayala: UTSA’s embrace of racially fraught slogan was thoughtless
WEBAug 9, 2021 · This time, the university fumbled over a sports battle cry: “Come and Take It.”. UTSA adopted that provocative slogan as a motto in 2011, the inaugural season for its football team.
UTSA Football Removes 'Come and Take It' Slogan for Being
WEBSep 10, 2021 · The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) announced this week that it will disassociate itself with the "Come and Take It" flag unfurling tradition, and any other connections to the...
‘Surrender to cancel culture:’ Emails show blowback, support for UTSA…
WEBJan 25, 2022 · The use of the “Come and Take It” slogan was removed from all licensed merchandise, UTSA affiliated buildings, playing fields and all digital properties.
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