August 1, 2008

Mascot Watch

By JENNY REDDEN

U. of Texas at Dallas

Nickname: Comets

Old mascot: a blue-skinned "comet in human form" named Temoc (Comet spelled backward and pronounced TEE-mock)

New mascot: to be determined

What's happening: Some people just can't make up their minds.

The details: Responding to years of student complaints that the Comets nickname was unsuitable, Darrelene Rachavong, vice president for student affairs, decided to explore alternatives, inviting people to vote for a

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