Shield: The shield stands for defense.
Chi-Rho: Monogram and symbol for Christ, consisting of the superimposed Greek letters chi (X) and rho (P) stands for our offense, strength and reason for victory! * (see more below)
Colors: Black represents the absence of light, symbolizing the method in which we strike (stryke), without being seen until it is to late for our enemy. Silver represents purity mixed with strength to symbolize the character which every member of O.S.U. possesses and demonstrates on and off the field.
Name: The name comes from the Alpha Omega from the Bible. The O.S.U. functions all on its own with only the support of its members and sponsers.
Banner: Placed under the shield and strength to represent our position to our Lord and as a unit.


* Chi- Rho: "With This Symbol, You Shall Conquer"
What is Chi Ro? Chi Ro, pronounced (KI ROW), is probably the oldest monogram used for the name of Christ. It was found written along the walls of the catacombs, which were the cemeteries of the early Christians and also a place where they held their secret meetings. The Chi and Ro are the first two letters in the Greek word for Christ. Our CH was one letter in Greek and was shaped like our X. The Greek R had the shape of our P. By combining the RO or P to one arm of the Chi we get XP. As a pre- Christian symbol, the Chi Ro signified good fortune. The Chi Ro became an important Christian symbol when adopted by the Roman Emperor Constantine, representing the first two letters in the name Christ. According to Church Father Eusebius, on the eve of the Battle of Milvan Bridge, the Emperor saw the emblem in a dream, with the inscription "With this symbol, you shall conquer." According to the story, the battle was won. In return for the victory, Constantine erected Christian Churches. The symbol was the standard of the Emperor's army, prominently displayed on the Emperor's labarum, or battle standard.