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The Student Board voted to make the lion Columbia’s official mascot on May 4, 1910, following debate in student and alumni publications.
Checked 2026-11-03 · Sources: Columbia University Libraries Online Exhibitions | Roar, Lion, Roar: A Celebration of Columbia Football
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Roar-ee debuted at Homecoming on October 15, 2005. Fans chose the mascot’s name through online voting.
Checked 2026-11-03 · Sources: Columbia Athletics Tradition - Columbia University Athletics
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Columbia’s light blue and white came from two campus literary societies. The colors were used together as early as 1852.
Checked 2026-11-03 · Sources: Columbia Athletics Tradition - Columbia University Athletics
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Columbia and Cornell’s football rivalry took the Empire State Bowl name in 2010. The winner receives the Empire Cup.
Checked 2026-11-03 · Sources: Columbia Athletics Tradition - Columbia University Athletics
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Columbia and Georgetown established the Lou Little Trophy in 2015, honoring the coach who led both football programs.
Checked 2026-11-03 · Sources: Columbia Athletics Tradition - Columbia University Athletics
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Columbia’s spring Varsity C celebration dates to 1922 and recognizes student-athletes for athletic and academic achievements.
Checked 2026-11-03 · Sources: Columbia Athletics Tradition - Columbia University Athletics
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Columbia rowers completed the giant painted C on the Bronx shore opposite the Baker complex in 1952.
Checked 2026-11-03 · Sources: Columbia Athletics Tradition - Columbia University Athletics
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