college mascot

Campus spirit character

A college mascot is a costumed character, animal, or symbol representing a university's athletic teams and school spirit.

The mascot appears at games and campus events, rallying crowds and embodying institutional identity: The college mascot led students in a cheer.

Some mascots are live animals; others are students in elaborate costumes.

Mascot traditions often date back decades and inspire fierce loyalty.

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Categories
Opposites
SYMBOLIC vs. LITERAL REPRESENTATION

college mascotstudent-athlete

One balancing academics and sports

starting lineup · team roster

ENTERTAINMENT vs. SERIOUS FUNCTION

college mascotathletic director

Head of sports programs

head coach · star player · dean · professor · team captain

VISIBILITY vs. ANONYMITY

college mascotgroundskeeper

Property maintenance worker

equipment manager · anonymous donor · support staff

Family

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Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G