Archive for: mascot
The Way Back: Pig Out
By Ben Wright
Unlocking the vault of UT history Before Bevo, Longhorn fans were endeared to another four-legged friend. Pig Bellmont was named after Gus “Pig” Dittmar, a...
Bevo XIV Has Died [Updated]
By Chris O'Connell
Editor’s note: This post was updated on Friday, Oct. 16. “His name is BEVO,” wrote Ben Dyer in 1916, in the pages of this very magazine. “Long...
Meet the Next Houston Astros Mascot: UT’s Richard Tapia
By Rose Cahalan
Last Friday night, a fuzzy green alien named Orbit blazed into Houston’s Minute Maid Stadium atop an ATV. A cascade of fireworks shot from the vehicle as...
The Sweatiest Job in the World
By Rose Cahalan
Richard Tapia wants the sweatiest job in the world. Tapia, BS ’03, is one of 10 candidates vying to be the next Houston Astros mascot. He has solid experience:...
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Time to Remember Pig
By Jim Nicar
It’s early January, a time for resolutions, bowl games, and, when thinking of University of Texas history, a time to recall a favorite canine that once prowled...
From the Archives: Bevo Finds Love
By Rose Cahalan
Here’s a gem from the Alcalde photo archives. We were intrigued by this image and its caption, which reads “Thomas Aguirre (mascot) and Cheerleader Jeannie...
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Starting Here: Meet the 2024 President’s Leadership Award Winners
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World-Changers Reconnect With the University Through the Tower Fellows Program
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Taking Over From Legendary Swim Coach Eddie Reese Is Another Legend
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Racing Ahead: The 2024 President’s Impact Award
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The Long Game Brings Local Heroes From the Putting Green to the Silver Screen
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Beloved Director Celebrates 30 Years Leading the Scottish Rite Dormitory
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Starting Here: Meet the 2024 President’s Leadership Award Winners
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World-Changers Reconnect With the University Through the Tower Fellows Program
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Taking Over From Legendary Swim Coach Eddie Reese Is Another Legend
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Racing Ahead: The 2024 President’s Impact Award