Arkansas State University's new mascot!!!!
Just in case you haven't heard, Jonesboro was affected by the NCAA offensive mascot policy because of our Mascot, the Indians.
Naturally, alumni and longterm residents of Jonesboro were angered & offended by the request to change mascots or face penalties.
Over the past several months, constituent committees have met and narrowed down thousands of suggested names for the new mascot from the public. (Jenny was on the first constituent committee that met!)
It was announced today that the final recommendation has been made to Chancellor Potts for the new mascot to be "ASU Wolves" or some variation thereof. Personally, I like the "ASU RedWolves" because they are an endangered species indignant to our area. We shall see what Dr. Potts has to say!
You can read up on ASU by heading to our website, www.dianecottingham.com, clicking on "About Jonesboro" then click on "Higher Education"
There you'll find information about Arkansas State University, the mascot change, and a link to ASU's website!