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Who are the Purple Poo? Meet Texas's oldest spirit organization
Tarleton is home to arguably the craziest and most secretive spirit club in Texas, maybe the nation. Meet the Purple Poo, whose identities are kept secret until the end of the year.

Nearly every college has an organization dedicated to raising the school spirit around campus. Texas A&M has the 12th Man, Texas Techtosses tortillas, and freshmen at Baylor form a human tunnel known as the ‘Baylor Line’ to name a few.
But you may not be familiar with Texas's oldest and, quite possibly, the best spirit organization. Meet Tarleton's Purple Poo.
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