ASU-Newport is searching for a mascot to represent our brand and spirit! Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members are encouraged to participate in the mascot selection process.
We are looking for a mascot that fits the following criteria:
Initial Email Sent: March 26, 2018
Survey Availability: March 26-30, 2018
Target Audience: ASU-Newport Faculty, Staff, and Students
Survey Results:
Mascot Name |
Physical Character |
History or Story |
Melvin |
Goat |
We are the Greatest OF All Time! |
White River Monster |
Dinosaur-like [that swims] |
The White River Monster has been apart of Jackson County and the White River Region for years |
River Monsters |
The White River Monster |
The size of a boxcar, with a bone protruding from it's head, White River Monster sightings began in 1915 and have persisted over the years. |
Conrad |
Catfish |
Catfish never stop growing, much like our little college and they are also intelligent, just like our faculty, staff, and students. |
Maven |
Raven |
Ravens are popular birds for this area. |
Redhead Duck, Aythya americana |
Color scheme of the male and ASUN's logo has many similarities. |
Duck hunting is prevalent in the area and taps into a conservation motif. |
Whitey |
White River monsters |
A legendary monster that supposedly lives in the white river near Newport that is similar to the legendary Loch Ness monster |
ASUN Sundogs - A sun dog (or sundog) or mock sun, formally called a parhelion (plural parhelia) in meteorology, is an atmospheric optical phenomenon that consists of a bright spot to the left and/or right of the Sun. Two sun dogs often flank the Sun within a 22° halo. |
A dog mascot that could be beagle, hound, or shepherd with ASUN shirt and maybe cap. I have a presentation with several different looks. |
One of the most iconic images in the delta is the farmer and his dog. Dogs are found in every facet of country life. Being a such a large rural area, dogs are not only accessible, affordable, and dependable workers, they transform and enrich our lives by becoming true members of the family. |
Bears |
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Oil Trough got its name from the hunters killing bears and making their fat melt and it running into a trough |
1. Bleddyn |
Wolf Pup |
Wolf pups are litter mates. |
ASUN Forerunners |
Fast roadrunner in some type of work clothes whether industry or business attire. Constantly growing and moving forward. Staying ahead on training and educating. |
In researching Newport/ASUN Newport, Jonesboro & Marked Tree, it is know for being ahead in preparing people for industry and education. A Forerunner is a leader. Fast, keeping ahead of progress, technology, and needed knowledge. |
ASUN Warbirds |
Maybe a fighter jet? |
Works with the airbase here in Newport. |
ASUN Bombers |
A fighter jet? |
Works with the history with the Newport airbase |
ASUN Delta Aces |
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ASU Newport Sun Bears |
Is a small black looking bear with a orange pattern near its neck. Sun Bears also have long claws and tongues. |
Since our school is small i wanted to do the sun bears because it fits with the weather we have that is sunny and hot. The bears are smaller in height compared to other species of bear. This can be good because were smaller than other schools. |
Eagles |
The image in my mind is the American Bald Eagle. |
When I think of the Eagle, it resembles unity and pride. |
Flying Aces |
Fighter pilot from ww2 |
Due to the history of the former air force base during World War Two on the ground the college is currently located on. Honors the memory of the ace pilots that defended our country. |
The ASUN Diamond Miners |
A Diamond Miner who carries around a “Diamond” and some sort of a pick or a shovel with a minors hat on and typical miners clothes like coveralls or overalls. Also, It could even have the Arkansas State flag incorporated in some way since it has a Diamond shape in it. Flag of Arkansas https://statesymbolsusa.org/symbol-official-item/arkansas/state-flag/flag-arkansas |
http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?entryID=2146 |
ASU-Newport Aviators |
Guy and girl in the old style helmet and glasses |
Acknowledges ASU-Newport's history as being an airforce base |
ASU-Newport Zebras |
Zebra |
We have pride and our stripes are unique. We are passionate in serving students. |
We received lots of great submissions during Step 1! To move closer to a mascot, in Step 2 we sent a list to the ASU-Newport campus community asking for input on narrowing down the initial submissions.
DETAILS
Initial Email Sent: April 4, 2018
Survey Availability: April 4-10, 2018
Target Audience: ASU-Newport Faculty, Staff, and Students
Based on a thorough discussion and with the aid of the informal poll, we narrowed down the list mascot suggestions to the list below:
Flying Aces
Bleddyn
ASU-Newport Sundogs
White River Monster
ASU-Newport Sunbears
ASU-Newport Aviators
The Director of Marketing and Communications will guide the creation and design of ASU-Newport's future mascot. Updates will be communicated to the ASU-Newport campus community when they are available
The reveal of ASU-Newport's mascot will occur in August 2018.