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Office of Sustainability unveils new mascot: Big Stu

Andrew Cameron | Friday, January 24, 2020

On Tuesday, the Office of Sustainability revealed Big Stu to the world — the cartoon squirrel that will serve as the office’s new mascot. Big Stu was designed by Office of Sustainability graphic design intern and senior Alyssa Carroll, and will be used in the office’s promotional and educational materials. So far, Stu has appeared

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‘They didn’t expect to see a dog there’: band remembers ‘unofficial mascot,’ Edwin

Maria Leontaras | Friday, November 1, 2019

The beginning of the story is a simple one.  In 2007, assistant band director Sam Sanchez made his way to San Antonio to adopt a rescue dog. While Sanchez was playing with one, another dog attempted to snag his attention. The then-2-and-a-half-year-old dog’s pursuits proved successful, and Sanchez made his way back to Indiana with

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Michael Brown reflects on time as ND leprechaun

Andrew Cameron | Friday, September 13, 2019

This year’s trio of leprechauns mascots is the most diverse in University history. Senior Samuel B. Jackson and junior Lynette Wukie are the second and third African Americans to serve in the role, and Wukie is the first woman. Junior Conal Fagan is the first native-Irish leprechaun. Jackson took the field for the first time

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Student tries out to be first female leprechaun mascot

Kay Bontempo | Friday, April 12, 2019

The storied tradition of Notre Dame Football has included 11 national titles, seven Heisman Trophy recipients and “Rudy” moment or two, but Friday may see something brand-new for the University: a female mascot. Sophomore Lynnette Wukie has made it through the initial application process to become a finalist for the beloved leprechaun role. On Friday

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Students weigh in on mascot tryouts

Marek Mazurek | Wednesday, April 20, 2016

It is humid in the Pit in the Joyce Center early Tuesday evening. And full — but not quite crowded — as Notre Dame cheerleaders set up mats and begin stretching. A tall, clean-shaven man with red hair walks in the door and begins organizing the congregation. Meet John Doran, the Notre Dame Leprechaun. The one on the

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