Sand Tradition
At NSO, all incoming students gather for a morning service in the Greek and one by one pick up a handful of sand and drop it into a tank. Throughout the year, this tank is displayed in Nicholson Commons. The sand is a symbol of students coming from different backgrounds and becoming one community. When you graduate, you will receive sand back from the tank, now mixed together with sand from your fellow students.
Spirit Bell
The spirit bell is rung at significant moments during your time here. You will hear it rung at NSO to signal the beginning of your PLNU experience, at the first chapel of the semester, and when you graduate. The bell is also a symbol of school spirit. The spirit bell’s role in athletic games is a tradition that originally began in 1963 and was brought back in 2005. At key games, like Homecoming, when residence halls participate in a spirit competition with other halls, the spirit bell serves as the trophy.
Mane Events
Kick-offs to athletic events, movies in the Greek amphitheatre, and Bob Brower’s B-Day Bash are just a few of the fun activities available at PLNU throughout the year. These Mane Events are all-campus, large group activities featuring food, games, and prizes.
Homecoming
Homecoming week is a highlight of the fall semester and includes the powder-puff football game, Variety Show and Coronation of the Homecoming King and Queen, and Homecoming basketball game and spirit bell competition. You will have a chance to meet alumni and take part in some important Point Loma traditions.
Sea Lion Mascot
The legend of the Sea Lion is a special part of the PLNU experience. Riding in on the crest of a wave, the lion represents strength and leadership. The Sea Lion mascot, Roary, can be found rallying energy and school spirit at athletic events. |