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Ole 'Bama State Spirit

The university describes Ole 'Bama State Spirit through community pride, dignity, education and service. Its archived traditions account connects that shared identity with the institution's history of opportunity and with alumni carrying those values beyond campus.

Checked 2026-10-31 · Sources: Alabama State University - Archived Traditions

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Founders' Day remembers the Marion Nine

Alabama State's history-and-traditions page describes a February Founders' Day convocation honoring the Marion Nine. Alumni and friends organize the occasion, which also recognizes graduates whose contributions reflect the university's values. Consult current university notices for a particular year's arrangements.

Checked 2026-10-31 · Sources: Alabama State University - History and Traditions

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The Mighty Marching Hornets on the football stage

The university music program describes the Mighty Marching Hornets as its fall athletic marching ensemble, performing at home football games, parades and band shows. It separately describes a smaller pep band for spring basketball. Those ensembles connect athletics with the wider campus music program.

Checked 2026-10-31 · Sources: Alabama State University Music - Ensembles

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Homecoming includes fashion and the Hornet Walk

ASU's campus-life account presents Homecoming through performances, alumni gatherings and a fashion show celebrating student creativity. It also describes the Hornet Walk, when the football team approaches the stadium amid music and supporters. These traditions extend football-season identity into campus arts and community life.

Checked 2026-10-31 · Sources: Alabama State University - Campus Life

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A football series and a named Classic

ASU's archived traditions page dates the annual Magic City Classic matchup to 1940. Alabama A&M's account dates the schools' first football meeting to 1924 and the Legion Field setting to 1940. The pages use different milestones for the earlier series and its established Classic setting.

Checked 2026-10-31 · Sources: Alabama A&M Athletics - Magic City Classic · Alabama State University - Archived Traditions

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The alma mater in the student handbook

The Pilot student handbook presents Alabama State's alma mater as part of its traditions. The university also refers to the song as O Mother Dear. Readers can consult the linked official handbook for the text and its place alongside other expressions of Hornet identity.

Checked 2026-10-31 · Sources: Alabama State University - History and Traditions · Alabama State University - The Pilot student handbook

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A newer opening-season tradition

The university dates its Labor Day Classic tradition to 2017. Its history-and-traditions account describes alumni and fans gathering at ASU Stadium and Tailgate Village to begin the football season. Current opponents, dates and access arrangements belong to the school's season-specific information.

Checked 2026-10-31 · Sources: Alabama State University - History and Traditions

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