Osceola and Renegade

[1] Osceola wears Native American-themed regalia that is designed and approved by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, consisting of leather clothing, moccasins, face paint, and a garnet bandana.

Students portraying Osceola must undertake a two-year apprenticeship, demonstrate necessary riding skill for the role as well as moral character and maintain a grade-point average of 3.0.

Students receive a scholarship for portraying Osceola and are required to remain in character and abide by a set of protocols throughout all performances.

[2]: 138–139 [4] Florida State University adopted the Seminoles nickname in 1947, just after its reorganization from a women's college to a coed institution.

This mascot was portrayed by a white male member of the gymnastics or circus programs, who performed wild stunts in garish faux-Native American garb.

[4][2]: 137–138 In 1962, the Osceola and Renegade symbols were conceived by Bill Durham, a Tallahassee businessman and Florida State alumnus.

They proved quite popular, and subsequently other faux-Indian traditions arose, including the "War Chant" in 1984 and the "Tomahawk Chop" shortly after.

[4][6][2]: 145–147  Critics have noted a political undercurrent in the support from Florida Seminole leaders, who are heavily involved in business ventures such as Indian casinos in the state.

Although referred to as a ban, the vote did not change official university policy regarding student conduct, and imposes no penalty.