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Maroon and gold
Maroon and gold are central to the school spirit described in CMU’s traditions guide.
Checked 2026-11-01 · Sources: Traditions and Spirit | Student Life
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Fire Up, Chips!
CMU describes “Fire Up, Chips!” as a greeting and expression of enthusiasm, also associated with Fire Up Fridays.
Checked 2026-11-01 · Sources: Traditions and Spirit | Student Life
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Keys for key plays
Fans jingle their keys ahead of important plays, according to CMU’s game-day traditions guide.
Checked 2026-11-01 · Sources: Traditions and Spirit | Student Life
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The imaginary cymbals
CMU traces the student section’s imaginary cymbal-playing to fans copying an enthusiastic band cymbal player.
Checked 2026-11-01 · Sources: Traditions and Spirit | Student Life
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Marching Chips Rock
After games, the band gathers at Marching Chips Rock, celebrating victories or singing the alma mater after defeats.
Checked 2026-11-01 · Sources: Traditions and Spirit | Student Life
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Homecoming cardboard boats
CMU’s traditions guide describes engineering students paddling cardboard boats across Rose Ponds during Homecoming.
Checked 2026-11-01 · Sources: Traditions and Spirit | Student Life
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Legends of the Dark
Legends of the Dark is a campus tour built around haunted history, listed among CMU’s student traditions.
Checked 2026-11-01 · Sources: Traditions and Spirit | Student Life
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