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Campus squirrels jump at opportunity to become new mascot

Ann Daily April 1, 2024

dailya@lopers.unk.edu Things aren’t looking too good for the antelopes. The UNK Communication and Marketing team decided to get a new mascot for UNK: the squirrels.   The announcement received...

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New mascot replaces Louie the Loper

DRISHYA BARAL April 1, 2022

baral2@lopers.unk.edu Louie the Loper has been UNK’s beloved mascot for years. After almost a century of having the same mascot, UNK has finally decided that it is time for a change. A new mascot...

The Louie the Loper tryouts involved showing Loper Pride alongside the UNK Cheer Team song.

Second tryouts introduces Louie the Loper team

GRACE McDONALD April 14, 2021
Five students sported the UNK mascot costume at the Louie the Loper tryouts last week to compete for the $1,000 scholarship. For the upcoming semester, UNK Athletics formed a Louie team, consisting of two identities and two managers.
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