Mascot (mas·cot) /ˈmasˌkät,ˈmasˌkət/ noun A person or thing that is supposed to bring good luck or that is used to symbolize a particular event or organization. In 1969, a committee created the Chief Quabachi concept as a mascot for the school. This Indian Chief (and accompanying legend) was used as a mascot until 1989. In 1995, the university welcomed #SycamoreSam to the #IndianaState family. isuforest indstathletics indstate2026 indstspirit