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Beacon and Blaze Debut

Fall 2022

Beacon (left) and Blaze (right) made their debut appearance at the Sept. 3 home football game, cheering the team to an exciting win. Shown here with the family of Charles Small, Ed.D, our new director of athletics, the two colorful mascots brought a new level of energy to the gameday environment. Whether it’s at athletic events or around the community, Beacon and Blaze are excited to represent the Brown and Gold.

BEACON

Breed
Golden Retriever

Traits
Doesn’t bark much, licks faces, friendly

Likes
Playing catch, pets on the nose, running around campus

Dislikes
Squirrels

BLAZE

Breed
Chocolate Lab

Traits
Barks often, high energy, playful

Likes
Nachos, pets behind the ears, running around campus

Dislikes
Cats

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