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TIME TO REPLACE
Welcome to Our Time to Replace Splash Debate Portal
Welcome to Our Time to Replace Splash Debate Portal
You are likely here because you could not make our virtual mascot debate on June 15. You can watch the recording if you missed the debate. The feedback form below will allow you to share your sentiments about whether we redesign our current mascot Splash— which is in disrepair and not so user friendly— or transform Splash into our Esports unicorn mascot. We would also like your input on what other features you think our mascot should have.
We will share your comments with the committee and our IA marketing team to help them create a costume, 2D image, and branding.
Please note, we will continue to be called the Rio Waves and the mascot will still be called Splash. Splash should complement our college culture and MCCCD mascots — and be easy for volunteers to transport and wear.
Make your case and then vote June 22-26.
Make your case and then vote June 22-26.
The ballot has now closed. Polls were open June 22 at 6 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. June 26. We will announce the results June 29.
View Results.
What do we mean by a redesign of our current mascot?
What do we mean by a redesign of our current mascot?
Here are some samples of possibilities for costume and 2d designs to give you an idea. We would not use Pepperdine's Willie the Wave demonstrated below. It is just an example of what can be done.
Debate Recording
Debate Recording
Redesign Current Splash
Redesign Current Splash
Arguments For
Arguments For
Water is real, necessary, and desired in Maricopa.
We've used this form for over 10 years. It is recognizable and already associated with Rio Salado.
Would be easy to redesign as needed while keeping some characteristics, like the hair, for ease of recognition.
Water drop shaped trophies and merchandise can look nice.
Water aligns better to the name Rio Salado than a unicorn does.
The Rio waves are already integrated into it's hair.
Water is powerful. It powers cities, breaks down walls, and carved out the Grand Canyon. Water changes and empowers the world.
Sticking with the current theme will save money by preventing everything we currently have from needing to be tossed.
Water sounds are calming everybody likes the smell of falling rain.
Arguments Against
Arguments Against
Too easy to confuse with a water conservation mascot.
The current costume is seen as creepy by many.
Suggested Features
Suggested Features
Give it some pants
Make it as non-gender as possible.
Keep the hair Waves
Slimmer design. Lose some weight.
Add fans and cooling vest.
Switch Splash to eSports Unicorn
Switch Splash to eSports Unicorn
Arguments For
Arguments For
We should only have 1 mascot.
Rio Salado College is one of a kind in education. We are the first to have weekly starts. Much like a unicorn in herd of horses, we uniquely stand out.
Rio Salado river has a wild horses.
Creates a lot of options for merchandise that can align with various groups and holidays.
Opens up more options for 2D designs and stickers.
Rio Salado is a strong and magical place. Our mascot should reflect that.
Dash with Splash makes more sense with a horse than a water drop.
If we want to make a sound logo for RioLearn and college videos, the sound of a unicorn tromping and neighing could sound cool.
Easier to explain than a pixelated water drop.
The mane, horn, and clothing provide lots of opportunities for customization in different uses.
Can be used with just the head, or the whole body.
The Rio waves can be integrated into it's mane.
Poseidon, the Greek God of the Sea, created horses, unicorns, and pegassi from water.
Arguments Against
Arguments Against
Unicorns are everywhere in products designed for children creating a juvenile interpretation of unicorns. Unicorns are already overdone.
Unicorns are not real.
Sherman College couldn't get their students rallied behind a unicorn and ultimately switched to using a lion. How can we expect to pull it off?
Unicorn horn shaped trophies and merchandise could look inappropriate, and be dangerous.
If you’re eager to campaign for your favorite mascot choice, we have some gifts for you. Pick up an election sticker at the give-away table in front of our HR office or at a front desk near you. Download a Current Splash (Redesign) or Unicorn Splash (Transform) screen background now.
We appreciate your engagement and school spirit.
Go Rio Waves!
A special thank you to our committee of staff representatives and employees for their help coordinating this effort; John Bastian, Marissa Burke, Aaron Coe, Calvin DeVoll, Annette Flores, Jennifer Gresko, Claire Griese, Zach Lewis, Brandi Lucero, Jason Reiche, Michelle Reese, Shannon Payne, Simon Ring, Sonia Ruiz, and Miana Spradlin. Please share your questions and comments with annette.flores@riosalado.edu.
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