Benny Beaver
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Benny Beaver is the official mascot of Oregon State University. Originally adopted and appeared in print in 1945, he first appeared in costume on September 18, 1952. Ken Austin was the first student to appear in costume at an athletic event.
During the 1980s to the mid-1990s, Benny was often joined at sporting events by "Bernice Beaver", a female costumed mascot.
In 1999 the familiar smiling, gentle Benny visage was replaced with what is commonly referred to as the "Angry Beaver" logo, which became his official look in 2001. The mascot, however, retains the original friendly look.
In 2005, Benny Beaver's costume was changed to be more family oriented because some children were afraid of the earlier costume.
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College of Engineering • College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences |
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Benny Beaver • Civil War (college football game) • Oregon State Beavers • Football Team • Bowl Game History |
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Gill Coliseum • Goss Stadium at Coleman Field • Peavy Arboretum • Reser Stadium • The LaSells Stewart Center |
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Students & Alumni • Faculty • Civil War (college rivalry) • Hail to Old OSU • KBVR (FM) • The Daily Barometer |
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