University of Illinois moves closer to new mascot: The belted

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s senate on Monday endorsed the idea of making the belted kingfisher — a blue and orange bird native to the state.

Got the Target socks. Hologram says Officially Licensed College Product, so, do we officially have a new mascot? : r/UIUC

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The students behind the Kingfisher mascot - Culture

The students behind the Kingfisher mascot - Culture

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Still no official decision on U of I mascot, but the belted kingfisher is waiting in the wings

Still no official decision on U of I mascot, but the belted kingfisher is waiting in the wings

Kingfisher design reignites mascot debate - The Daily Illini

The Retired University Of Illinois Mascot Still Lingers On Campus - IPM Newsroom

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Kingfisher mascot makes first appearance on U of I campus

Still no official decision on U of I mascot, but the belted kingfisher is waiting in the wings