Oregon State University’s mascot, Benny the Beaver, is simply put: iconic.
He’s on our merchandise, signs, social media feeds and probably half the stickers on students’ laptops. But let’s be honest, Benny isn’t real. He’s a costume. A lovable, high-energy, sweat-soaked costume — but at the end of the day is still just a person in a suit.
Meanwhile, some of our peer institutions are here doing the most…