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Welcome to our blog! As seniors here at Washington State University, we've heard the same jokes about living in the Palouse...time and time again...

"So how much time do you spend in those wheatfields...?"

"No wonder you're all alcoholics...there's nothing to do in Pullman except drink..."

...and my personal favorite, a quote from Don James, retired University of Washington football coach: "Attending WAZZU is great preparation for real life. It teaches you not to expect too much."

WELL, while we have as good of a sense of humor as anyone, if not better, we beg to differ. There is plenty to do in Pullman, and we plan to prove it to you. From nightlife, to outdoor recreation, to campus events/involvement, and more, Pullman earned the nickname Pullmania for a reason.

Sure, drinking may be an (albeit large) part of that, but that's the case at most American college campuses. From our last three years in this incredible town, we've got lots of personal experience in finding more to do. In our last year here, we're dedicated to finding even more and sharing it with all of you, if for no other reason than giving you something to share with your parents when they worry about your weekend habits.

Please share this with your friends, and send us messages or comments with any suggestions or requests of things you'd like to see. We want everyone to enjoy Pullman as much as we do!

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

A Little Wazzu History...

Many Cougs don't find this out until late in their WSU career buuuuuut the original colors of Washington State College were pink and baby blue. I know a lot of you are thinking ewwwwwwww, but the reason these were the selected colors was because of the Pullman sunsets, which is actually quite beautiful.
The original mascot was not a cougar but a terrier. This changed in 1959 to a cougar. WSU would bring a live cougar out to all football games but eventually changed to hat is now the furry mascot, Butch T. Cougar.

Some WSU History about our mascot...



In 1927, Governor Roland Hartley presented a cougar cub to the students of Washington State. This first cougar mascot was named Butch in honor of Herbert "Butch" Meeker of Spokane, who was WSU's gridiron football star at the time.

Governor Clarence D. Martin presented Butch II to the student body in 1938. Butch III and IV were twin cubs presented by Governor Arthur B. Langlie in January 1942. Governor Langlie also presented Butch V in 1955. Butch VI, the last live mascot on campus, died in the summer of 1978. Governor Albert Rosellini had presented him to Washington State University in 1964 from the Seattle Zoo.

Today, the Washington State University mascot "Butch T. Cougar" is a costumed mascot that people love and enjoy. He is a widely recognized symbol of the university. Butch cannot only be seen at athletic events but also at other functions related to the university and its constituent groups. He is a source of pride for members of the cougar family and a means of promoting the university.

Composed By: Shannon Baker
Posted by Shannon N. Baker at 3:05 AM
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1 comment:

  1. wazzzuuuuuApril 1, 2012 at 10:29 PM

    http://trademarks.wsu.edu/Logo%20History

    Logo was a cougar in 1936. Check your facts...

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