Many people suggested an owl be the mascot in 1983. Some of the reasons for this included the chant “Hoo? Hoo? Hoosiers!” as well as owls being smart and predators. One of the best reasons given was that owls are nocturnal – like many of IU’s students. Melinda Elston
Many people suggested an owl be the mascot in 1983. Some of the reasons for this included the chant “Hoo? Hoo? Hoosiers!” as well as owls being smart and predators. One of the best reasons given was that owls are nocturnal – like many of IU’s students.
