Why UH fans throw up the Cougar Paw: The history behind the University of Houston's iconic hand sign
Founded in 1927 as Houston Junior College, the school was mascot-less for 20 years until a former Washington State University professor/coach named John R. Bender became a physical instructor at UH.
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As FAU grows, its beloved mascot the burrowing owl has fewer places to call home
The Florida burrowing owl is a threatened species. Conservationists, students and faculty think Florida Atlantic University ...
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Jimmy Fallon can't answer, so we will: Why did Purdue call itself Boilermakers?
Purdue basketball is in the Sweet 16, playing Midwest No. 1 seed Houston on Friday night at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. For those only vaguely familiar with March Madness, seeing and hearing ...