According to Xavier's website, D'Artagnan, one of the story's main characters, was based on a real person named Charles de ...

You get the hint. Why then is the University of Akron known as the Zips, and why would the school have the kangaroo Zippy as a mascot? The story hops around more than a pouched marsupial in Australia.

Michigan State's Sparty mascot was created in 1955. The University of Michigan has never had an official mascot, but students and alumni have referred to themselves as "Wolverines" since the 1860s.

Filling out your NCAA Tournament bracket is only half the fun. Here are some bracket names to help get you started.

Students and the Sentinel mascot joined us dark and early to help deliver the forecast. The morning began dry and quiet, but a sudden snow squall moved in, dropping temperatures and reducing ...