US EditionThe Bison Is Back! Indiana University Resurrects Mascot From Decades Past
- Indiana University announced on May 27, 2025, that Hoosier the Bison will return as the school's mascot starting in Fall 2025 in Bloomington.
- The mascot was first introduced in 1965 but retired in 1969, allegedly due to an uncomfortable costume that students and staff could not fix.
- IU Student Government passed the Bring Back the Bison Act in December 2024 following growing social media calls and a survey showing 72% support for the mascot's return.
- IU Athletics officially revealed Hoosier the Bison’s return following a series of teaser videos featuring coaches and staff, announcing he will be present at upcoming football and basketball games.
- The bison's return reconnects IU to a historic symbol linked to Bloomington and Indiana, potentially boosting school spirit and unifying fans across sports events.
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Indiana Announces Return Of Truly Horrifying Mascot Not Seen In More Than 50 Years
An old image of a bison mascot at Indiana University. Indiana University made a long-awaited announcement on a mascot unveiling following weeks of social media teases. Hoosier the Bison will return to the sidelines in Bloomington. The news gives the previously mascot-less program a new image. It also brings back a truly horrifying creature to Indiana sporting events. The school dropped the announcement on Tuesday via its social media outlets. Fo…
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