US EditionThe Bison Is Back! Indiana University Resurrects Mascot From Decades Past
- Indiana University announced it will bring back Hoosier the Bison as its official mascot starting in Fall 2025 in Bloomington, Indiana.
- The bison served as IU's mascot from 1965 until its retirement in 1969, which was reportedly due to an uncomfortable costume.
- IU student government voted in December 2024 to officially reinstate the mascot amid a social media campaign and a bill called the Bring Back the Bison Act.
- A survey reaching over 3,000 people found 72% supported the bison's return, while IU Athletics released multiple teaser videos concluding with a revealing announcement.
- Hoosier the Bison will appear at football and basketball games this fall, symbolizing a renewed tradition linked to Bloomington's history and Indiana's state seal.
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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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