2007-11-26 07:57:29 · 2 answers · asked by vinsanity1277 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Between 1930 and 1941. See below for sources.
The campus had phased out using live bears as mascots -- a short-lived practice begun when Helen Sawyer of Berkeley donated a black bear in 1930. The creature later was taken away after becoming a bit rowdy at a game. Ditto for the small brown bear given to Berkeley in 1935 by a fraternity.
Source: http://www.berkeley.edu/news/berkeleyan/1999/1110/oski.html
Oski, the campus' beloved mascot, first made his appearance at a 1941 freshman rally. Before then, live bear cubs had served as mascots at sporting events and rallies.
Source: http://www.berkeley.edu/news/berkeleyan/1999/0414/traditions.html
2007-11-29 05:56:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
Cal stopped using live Oskis in 1941, and we've all been happier since.
Viva Oski! Big Game this Saturday! Keep the AXE!!!
2007-11-26 09:50:55 · answer #2 · answered by Gumdrop Girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋