FSU logo change sparks more drama

The new FSU logo; most like it, but some don't.

Logos to a point almost serve as a family crest.

They represent the pride of being associated with a upstanding university, and the bond shared by fellow alumnae and students.

Let alone a university that has three national football championships, there is definitely a good amount of school pride.

However despite the logo change being supported by the Seminole Indian Tribe, the change has received some outcry from students and FSU fans alike.

Former students like Brooke Renney amongst other FSU students have held their own crusade against the logo change.

Most recently, Renney and fellow students were carrying signs that protested the logo at the 2014 FSU Spring Football Game.

They were later escorted out of the stadium by police, due to violating the stadium policy.

“People sneak in signs all the time and they don’t get escorted out. To their [stadium security] credit, signs aren’t allowed in the stadium, but what about the other people during football season that don’t get questioned for bringing signs?" says Renney.

The FSU Police Department later issued a statement in defense to this claim.

"The Florida State University Police Department did not eject anyone at Saturday’s Spring game due to displaying signs or banners. 

Only three ejections occurred in total, and those were related to either alcohol or disorderly conduct. 

As with all games in Doak Campbell Stadium, sticks, poles, signs, and banners are not allowed in the seating areas of the stadium, and some fans may have been reminded of that long standing rule at the gates or otherwise, but no one was ejected for that reason on Saturday..."

-Major Jim Russell

Renney operates a website that questions why the logo was changed. Recently, a anonymous retailer took to reply to Renney.

"Today we have been officially notified that the "old" logo may not be reprinted or reordered, along with the helmet, spear and "other trademarks". 

We have been given a time frame to sell or destroy old logo merchandise...

ALL of the trademarks have been replaced with new ones with the exception of the University Seal..."

On the other hand, former players like Dustin Hopkins and Alphonso Carraker are in favor of the new logo change.

"It's a new look, but just because the logo changes doesn't mean the spirit for this place [FSU] changes, " says Hopkins.

Carraker also went on to say,"I really don't know what the fuss is about. Change is always a good thing."