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LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A new, four-legged friend has joined the Siena University community. Baloo II will soon take over as the institution’s live mascot.
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The St. Bernard puppy will succeed Siena’s current mascot, Baloo, who has served in the position since 2022. For the past four years, the “Director of Happiness” has cheered on the Siena Saints across all sports, welcomed new students and enjoyed countless pets.
Baloo II was formally introduced to the Siena community at the school’s Blessing of the Animals event on Saturday. He will now begin dutifully training under Baloo on the ways of being a university mascot…