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23 de abr. de 2024 · Learn how the Banana Slug became the unconventional and beloved mascot of UC Santa Cruz, a campus with a counterculture and low-key culture. Discover the history, the stories, and the fame of Sammy the Slug.
- As the slug rises: Once subversive, UCSC's beloved mascot turns 25
This year marks the 25th anniversary of UC Santa Cruz's...
- As the slug rises: Once subversive, UCSC's beloved mascot turns 25
Most students disliked the new mascot and offered an alternative mascot, the banana slug. In 1986, students voted via referendum to declare the banana slug the official mascot of UCSC – a vote the chancellor refused to honor, arguing that only athletes should choose the mascot.
The banana slug (specifically Ariolimax dolichophallus, which is the most common banana slug on campus) is the mascot of the University of California, Santa Cruz. It is common in local forests, was approved by a student vote, [citation needed] and was named the best college mascot by Reader's Digest in 2004.
Sammy is a costumed character based on a Banana Slug, a type of mollusk that lives in the Redwood forest. Learn how Sammy became the official mascot of UC Santa Cruz in 1986 after a laboratory accident and a student campaign.
13 de feb. de 2008 · Sammy Slug is a yellow, smiling banana slug suit that represents UCSC in sports and events. Learn how Sammy became the official mascot in 1986, who can play Sammy, and why people love him.
8 de jun. de 2020 · The department unveils a sporty and stylish version of the Banana Slug mascot, based on the Fiat Slug character and the campus environment. The new logo reflects the values and identity of UC Santa Cruz and its community.
