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The Bulldog’s Tail: Earning its pedigree since 1933

A history of the University of Minnesota Duluth mascot

Articles from the Student Newspaper

Letter to the editor from the Rocky Mountain Siberian Husky Breeders Association UMD Statesman November 30, 1956
Letter to the editor suggesting Huskies for the new athletic nickname.
“Ground hog hecklers come out of hibernation,” UMD Statesman February 8, 1979
Humorous article supporting Groundhog at the new athletic nickname.
“Mascot's new name won't be a 'Killer'” UMD Statesman January 16, 1997
Article about retiring the name Killer for the UMD mascot.
“Mascot’s name sparks pacifist movement” UMD Stateschicken April 1, 1997
Satirical article decrying excessive political correctness regarding the mascot name change.
“The rise and fall of the Maroon Loon” UMD Statesman March 23, 2011
History of the Maroon Loon, the beloved mascot at hockey games from 1984 to 2006.

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