User:Falcorian/Goldy Gopher
| Goldy Gopher | |
|---|---|
 Goldy Gopher | |
| University | University of Minnesota |
| Conference | Big Ten |
| Description | Gopher |
| Origin of name | After Minnesota Golden Gophers, first used in the 1960's[1] |
| First seen | 1952[1] |
Goldy Gopher
Costume
[edit]Second Costume
[edit]The University maintains two Goldy costumes making it the only school to do so.[2] The two costumes were manufactured by different companies and so have slight differences in appearance.[2] The second costume was added in the early 1990s and was controlled by the University Relations Department where it mainly attended graduations, alumni events, and fund-raisers.[2] The University later put both costumes under control of the athletics department.[3]
Controversy
[edit]In 2006 the Queer Student Cultural Center asked that Goldy be present at their Lavender Graduation, something the mascot had done in the past.[3] However they were told that Goldy could not make appearances at political events and their request was denied.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Goldy Gopher". Minnesota Marching Band: History & Traditions: Goldy Gopher. Minneapolis, Minnesota: Regents of the University of Minnesota. 2009-07-30. Archived from the original on 2009-08-23. Retrieved 2009-08-23.
- ^ a b c Hanstad, Chelsie (2003-12-04). "Will the real Goldy Gopher please stand up? Two University departments field Goldy mascots - and try to remember which does what". The Minnesota Daily. Minneapolis, Minnesota: The Minnesota Daily. Archived from the original on 2009-08-23. Retrieved 2009-08-23.
- ^ a b c Langerund, Lily (2006-05-03). "Goldy elicits QSCC objection". The Minnesota Daily. Minneapolis, Minnesota: The Minnesota Daily. Archived from the original on 2009-08-23. Retrieved 2009-08-23.
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