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It’s been three years since students at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign passed a campuswide proposal for a bird called the kingfisher to be the new school mascot. This spring ...
At the University of Wisconsin—Madison, a team of six to eight students embody Bucky Badger.Tryouts occur each spring, with preliminary rounds consisting of four stations: role-playing, props ...
While the University of Arkansas officially switched its mascot from the Cardinal to the Razorback in 1910, the iconic “Woo Pig Sooie” cheer did not get its start until more than a decade later.
Even though the mascot for the University of Washington is a Husky, Dubs (and all the dogs who came before him) isn't a Husky at all. He's an Alaskan Malamute!
The history of Smokey the Dog as University of Tennessee's mascot. Solsbee is one of many former students who have played the iconic hound, and he won't be the last.
University officials confirmed to the San Francisco Chronicle this week that they will consider replacing the mascot that has represented the school for more than 90 years after a student-led ...
Long line of UGAs. As detailed on the athletics department’s “History of the UGA Mascot” website, there were other bulldogs before, but Uga I made his debut in 1956. To this day, the mascot ...
The University of South Carolina uses “Gamecocks” as its official nickname and mascot. Let’s get to know the reasons behind that.
How did Sebastian the Ibis become the University of Miami’s biggest fan? The UM bird was destined to be the Canes mascot. But first, there was a dog.
DULUTH — The Bulldog mascot at the University of Minnesota Duluth got a major makeover — and it has fans foaming at the mouth. Champ, the beloved furry canine that roams UMD athletic events ...
Drake University is mourning the loss of its beloved live mascot.Griff I, who captured the hearts of students, staff and the community, died Sunday.
It’s been three years since students at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign passed a campuswide proposal for a bird called the kingfisher to be the new school mascot. This spring ...