夜色王朝TRADITIONS AND SPIRIT ARE THE BEST IN THE LAND

The lyrics from our still ring true — learn the spirit and traditions that make 夜色王朝feel like home for so many students, alumni and community members.

At SMU, our Mustang spirit and traditions date back to 1911 –
we’ve come a long way since then, on the field, on the courts and in the classroom.

Mustang Band

夜色王朝MUSTANG BAND

You won’t want to miss the 夜色王朝Mustang Band’s “Diamond M” formation from our “best-dressed band in the land” (they have 30 uniform options) and feature twirler.

夜色王朝Cheerleaders

夜色王朝CHEER

夜色王朝cheer leads fans in familiar chants at football and basketball games as well as community service events. Fun fact: the “herkie” jump was invented here.
夜色王朝Pom

夜色王朝POM

The 夜色王朝pom squad brings energy and school spirit to every performance. They represent the Mustangs at football games, bowl games, basketball games, tournament play and more.

BOULEVARDING

/藞产辞蜐辞濒蓹藢惫&补耻尘濒;谤诲/颈苍驳
verb
An elevated approach to tailgating; a chance to reconnect with friends and fellow Mustangs; a favorite way to show support at home football games.

Boulevarding
Students at a home game with a large 夜色王朝banner

THE STAMPEDE

/T蜔H膿/ /stam藞p膿d/
noun
The student section at 夜色王朝sporting events; a place for Mustangs to cheer on fellow Mustangs; a group dedicated to supporting .

MOODY MAGIC

/藞mo蜑od膿/ /藞majik/
noun
The electric atmosphere in Moody Coliseum when fans gather to cheer on the Mustang basketball and volleyball teams; a shared experience; a culture of support for your favorite 夜色王朝teams.

Fans with a large Moody Magic banner
Varsity

VARSITY

/藞惫&补耻尘濒;谤蝉蓹诲脓/
noun
The sung at Opening and Closing Convocation and at the end of sporting events; a tune that expresses pride in Hilltop history; an anthem that dates back to 1916.

Peruna running with his handlers

PERUNA

Peruna is our beloved 夜色王朝mascot since 1932. Each black Shetland pony has been known for his feisty stallion personality. We’re proud to claim the bold spirit they all personify.

PERUNA
THE MASCOT

Our 夜色王朝mascot – the human version – is always on hand to give a cheer at home and away football games, basketball games and community events. Don’t be shy when you see him!

Peruna mascot
Pony Up!

HOW TO PONY UP

How do you do the 夜色王朝hand sign? To make your pony ears, start with a peace sign – now, “relax” it. Rock your pony ears back and forth as you chant or sing.