The Sandspur

Issue date: 4/1/05 Section: Life & Times

On March 28, 2005, the Rollins Mascot was changed from the Tars to the Rollins Chickens.

As said the college's newest President, "We needed something more hip, modern to rally the student's spirits."

Despite record attendance at Rollins' sports events, the faculty has endorsed the change citing that the emblematic 'tar' represents the "old" Rollins, while the chicken is fresh and distinctive.

"We wanted to choose a mascot that truly reflects the students here at Rollins," commented an anonymous professor. "So the chicken seemed just perfect."

Chickens, interestingly enough, have much in common with humans. Most are right-footed (as humans are right handed), they love to watch TV and listen to classical music, and they form close bonds with their children and family.

When responding to the shift in his beloved school mascot, one student replied, "I can't believe I'm going to a school where our mascot is served twice a week in the dining hall!"

However, other students are more optimistic. Bob McBobster, a Rollins senior, asked, "Could we possibly have a mascot farther down in the food chain? What's our next change -the Rollins Amoebas?"

President Duncan has announced his plans to have a banquet in honor of the new mascot, with a main course of--you guessed it-- roasted chicken.

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