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Sportscasters beware — your ignorance is showing,
When you call us the University of Indiana, unknowing.
No such place exists, and it aggravates every fan in the land,
We stand united, crimson-clad, with banners in hand.
From the echoes of Assembly Hall to the roar of Memorial's field,
Our legacy runs deep, our pride never yields.
We are cream and crimson, bold and true,
Call it loud, call it proud, It’s Indiana University or IU!
Not some mix-up on your cue cards or a slip of the tongue,
But a name that rings out like a victory song sung.
We’ve earned our stripes in history’s game,
So get it right when you speak our name.
We’re not just a school-we’re a state of mind,
Where grit meets grace and legends unwind.
So next time you’re live and the cameras roll through,
Remember the name, and say it like we do:
Indiana University!
IU!
Forever proud, forever true.
Steve Metzler
Steve Metzler was a steering committee member for the IU Student Foundation in 1974. He has worked as a real estate broker in Tempe, Arizona, for 50 years.
