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Traditions - Graduation
For some it comes too soon and for others
it can't come soon enough. But for everyone, graduation is a special day. The speakers are average
and the robes aren't very flattering, but there's one thing that separates UNL's graduation from
almost every other university of its size. The Chancellor actually signs each student's diploma—not
a machine, not a secretary, but the Chancellor himself.
Cornhusker Nickname
The nickname "Cornhuskers" was first applied to Nebraska
athletic teams at the turn of the century by sports writer Charles "Cy" Sherman of the Nebraska State Journal.
Before adopting Sherman's suggestion, Ne-
braska sports teams were called "The Bugeaters," "Tree Planters,"
"Nebraskans," "Rattlesnake Boys," "Antelopes" and "Old Gold Knights." Of course, today it is commonly
shortened as "Huskers".
Herbie Husker
Herbie Husker is the current mascot of the University of Nebraska
football team. Herbie was created by artist Dirk West and first appeared on the cover of the
Husker's media guide in 1974. Later, Herbie Husker became the University of Nebraska's
official mascot. Herbie has gone through a few makeovers, the most recent coming before
the 2003 college football season. Until 2003 he was dressed in denim coveralls, a
red cowboy hat emblazoned with a large N, and has an ear of corn in his pocket.
After the 2003 makeover, he now dons a red cowboy hat, red workshirt, blue
jeans and workboots. This was done to update the overall appearance of the
state's agricultural workers and general public. During halftime of the 2006
Capital One Bowl, Herbie was named National Mascot of the year for 2005.
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