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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 9, 2004 |
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT
Nicole Smith (404) 364-8447
nsmith@oglethorpe.edu
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Two "Most Unusual Mascots" on America's College Campuses Face Off in
Basketball: Oglethorpe University's Stormy Petrels versus the Banana Slugs
of Santa Cruz, California
Atlanta – ESPN has had its recent
controversies. Some Sports Illustrated readers or, in some
cases, their spouses question the correctness of the annual Swimsuit
Issue. But, there seems to be general agreement when both the
largest sports network and sport’s most famous magazine jointly
proclaim that the two “most unusual mascots” on America’s college
campuses are the Banana Slugs of Santa Cruz,
California and Oglethorpe University’s Stormy
Petrels.
Both media giants should take note: the Banana Slugs will leave
their friendly confines to venture to Oglethorpe’s Dorough
Fieldhouse for an evening of basketball on January 10, 2004. The UC
Santa Cruz and Oglethorpe women’s basketball teams will take the
floor for a 7:00 PM tip-off. The match may not decide which school
has the most unusual name. But the outcome will go a long way
toward deciding which team will hold bragging rights for a year
until the men’s teams take up the issue anew.
The game will not only pit the two NCAA small
college teams together for the first time, but will also feature a
“best Banana Slug costume” contest among area elementary and middle
schools. Admission is free. The popcorn is free! Costume
judging is free! Join us.
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