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What If Roar-ee The Lion Wasn’t Our Mascot?

By Kyle Murray on Dec 18, 2021 2 Comments

May I introduce to you Matilda the Harlem Goat?

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FYI Our Mascot Was Almost a Goat

By Bwog Staff on Jan 23, 2014 2 Comments

In 1910, Columbia chose the lion as its official mascot. While you might be nodding along with that decision (and why not? Lions are pretty badass), we invite you to consider one word before solidifying your opinion: Matilda. And if you need a second word: goat. Matilda was a goat who lived with squatter Patrick […]

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Same Semester, New President!

What Should Acting President Claire Shipman's Nickname Be?

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