Say goodbye to URBee and hello to Rocky, the University’s new mascot as of Friday, Feb. 1. Students awaited for the women’s basketball game to come to an end so they could learn the name of their new mascot and see his costume.

Associate Director of Wilson Commons Student Activities Programs Laura Ballou commented on how the administration, student body, alumni and those present at the game reacted to the premiere of the new Yellowjacket.

“I thought Friday was great!” Ballou said. “I am so proud of our students and the campus community that came out to see the new mascot and support the teams. I love the school spirit we have!”

Ballou shared her thoughts on why she believed Rocky was chosen out of the six possibilities.

“I think that Rocky has a little bit of an edge to it, sounds like Rochester and has a built-in theme song,” she said.

Vice President and General Secretary Paul Burgett also commented on the new mascot.

“I thought the entire process of designing him, the contest to name him and the half time show at Friday’s basketball game to unveil both was terrific,” Burgett said.

“Proof was the tremendous enthusiasm by fans. The women’s win helped rev the crowd up and with both men’s and women’s teams on the court with the President and Dean Feldman, the enthusiasm was infectious and loud.”

Students also liked Rocky.

“I like the name because it incorporates our school nicely,” Freshman Elizabeth Baker said.

Wisch is a member of the class of 2011.



Good advice Brian

Well, that’s too bad – I’m actually just going to gatekeep all of this information. You won’t get a peep out of me.

Don’t save the bees!

And you know what the worst part of it is? Not a single one of them apologized afterward. They just went back to their frivolous bee activities.

Climate, don’t change

How would you feel if every day, people told you that they can’t appreciate you for who you are? You’d want to change too!