Anonymous
Post 06/09/2026 13:35     Subject: Choosing your college based on mascot
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Banana slug, whomcomes up with such a thing


I have always loved that UCSC picked a banana slug. But I'm a marine biology geek so....


Banana slugs live in the Santa Cruz redwood forests. The University is literally in a the forest up the hill/mountain. The slugs really are bright yellow and delight kids so it’s popular with camps, field trips etc.

Other local SC wildlife are the sea otters ( one who was stealing surfboards), mountain lions, great white sharks etc


Yup. I know banana slugs well. I was referring to UCSC’s marine biology program. I did a summer marine biology program in high school and spent a lot of time on that campus. One of my favorite summers ever.
Anonymous
Post 06/08/2026 18:03     Subject: Choosing your college based on mascot
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:The wolverine, naturally.


This is the answer
The only answer
GO BLUE


HAIL TO THE VICTORS VALIANT!
Go Wolverines


There isn't an actual mascot though, it is a color, or a block M....but there is no Willie the Wolverine or something similar.
Anonymous
Post 06/08/2026 17:59     Subject: Choosing your college based on mascot
Anonymous wrote:I love this thread - every time our daughters have a new favorite animal (They are all under 10 years old) we figure out what college they should go to based on it. Many long car trips have been spent suggesting colleges based the mascots and colors.

Currently we have an elephant lover headed to Alabama, A puppy fanatic going to Georgetown and a future LSU tiger- although that was strongly swayed by LSU also having a lazy river on campus


Wow you don't read do you?

LSU or Alabama are no longer viable states for anyone to be sending students to.
Anonymous
Post 06/08/2026 17:57     Subject: Re:Choosing your college based on mascot
Anonymous wrote:Wisconsin’s Badger is amazing.


Everybody loves Buckingham U. Badger!
Anonymous
Post 06/08/2026 15:36     Subject: Choosing your college based on mascot
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:The wolverine, naturally.


This is the answer
The only answer
GO BLUE


HAIL TO THE VICTORS VALIANT!
Go Wolverines


Although they don't really use the wolverine much as an actual mascot. No costumed mascot, and definitely no live wolverine! Is there even any wolverine merch? It's mostly the block M.


There was a revival (?) a few years ago of this "vintage"/"legacy" logo with this odd looking sailor-capped wolverine (wolverbear?) on it. (Cynical me thought the whole thing was just to sell even more merch.)

https://www.rallyhouse.com/Retro-Brand-Michigan-Wolverines-Gold-Vintage-Logo-Script-Name-Short-Sleeve-Fashion-T-Shirt-4813513?variant_id=18447321
Anonymous
Post 06/08/2026 15:11     Subject: Choosing your college based on mascot
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Banana slug, whomcomes up with such a thing


I have always loved that UCSC picked a banana slug. But I'm a marine biology geek so....


Banana slugs live in the Santa Cruz redwood forests. The University is literally in a the forest up the hill/mountain. The slugs really are bright yellow and delight kids so it’s popular with camps, field trips etc.

Other local SC wildlife are the sea otters ( one who was stealing surfboards), mountain lions, great white sharks etc
Anonymous
Post 06/08/2026 14:47     Subject: Choosing your college based on mascot
No, not a bad idea at all. Graduated high school with a kid who wanted to be the Notre Dame Leprechaun. Got admitted to the school and served as the mascot for 3 years.

Anonymous
Post 06/08/2026 14:33     Subject: Choosing your college based on mascot
I like the Penn State Nittany Lion/Skinny Bear on Meth.
Anonymous
Post 06/08/2026 12:35     Subject: Choosing your college based on mascot
Anonymous wrote:DD would be following her heart to all the horse schools. I personally think Musty the Mustang at Cal Poly best reflects her personality. I'm a beaver fan...worked out well for me.


UC Davis has Gunrock the horse.
Anonymous
Post 06/08/2026 11:46     Subject: Choosing your college based on mascot
Anonymous wrote:Banana slug, whomcomes up with such a thing


I have always loved that UCSC picked a banana slug. But I'm a marine biology geek so....
Anonymous
Post 06/08/2026 11:43     Subject: Choosing your college based on mascot
DD would be following her heart to all the horse schools. I personally think Musty the Mustang at Cal Poly best reflects her personality. I'm a beaver fan...worked out well for me.
Anonymous
Post 06/08/2026 10:43     Subject: Choosing your college based on mascot
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:The wolverine, naturally.


This is the answer
The only answer
GO BLUE


HAIL TO THE VICTORS VALIANT!
Go Wolverines


Although they don't really use the wolverine much as an actual mascot. No costumed mascot, and definitely no live wolverine! Is there even any wolverine merch? It's mostly the block M.
Anonymous
Post 06/08/2026 10:32     Subject: Choosing your college based on mascot
Anonymous wrote:Jumbos and Ephs


+1
Anonymous
Post 06/08/2026 10:30     Subject: Choosing your college based on mascot
Anonymous wrote:Just for fun...
If you have no idea where you want to go, is it silly to base your choice on mascot?

If so, who has the best mascot?

Given that we live in MD- we are thinking terrapins are the best.

Wrong or right? Why?


My favorites after touring many schools:

1) Jumbo the Elephant (Tufts)
2) Handsome Dan the Bulldog (Yale)
3) Oswold the Tiger (Oxy)
Anonymous
Post 06/08/2026 08:30     Subject: Choosing your college based on mascot
I love this thread - every time our daughters have a new favorite animal (They are all under 10 years old) we figure out what college they should go to based on it. Many long car trips have been spent suggesting colleges based the mascots and colors.

Currently we have an elephant lover headed to Alabama, A puppy fanatic going to Georgetown and a future LSU tiger- although that was strongly swayed by LSU also having a lazy river on campus