{"id":347,"date":"2018-12-06T16:30:23","date_gmt":"2018-12-07T00:30:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/?p=999930091"},"modified":"2018-12-06T16:30:23","modified_gmt":"2018-12-07T00:30:23","slug":"go-nickname-to-be-determined-the-posts-csulb-mascot-contest-day-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/hi-lo\/art\/go-nickname-to-be-determined-the-posts-csulb-mascot-contest-day-4","title":{"rendered":"Go [Nickname to Be Determined]!!! The Post\u2019s CSULB mascot contest, Day 4"},"content":{"rendered":"

When we found out that Cal State Long Beach was looking for a\u00a0new nickname\/mascot<\/a>, we could not have been happier. The only thing \u201c49ers\u201d told you about the school is when it was founded (1949).<\/em><\/p>\n

Now, entering its 70th year, it\u2019s time for a nickname\/mascot that reflects what it\u2019s\u00a0become. And we want YOU to tell us what that is. But please, no lions or tigers or bears, OK? We want a nickname\/mascot that reflects the Cal State Long Beach experience: the people, the parking (or lack thereof), the fact that no one will look you in the eye, whatever, we want your names and your images.<\/em><\/p>\n

To get you started, we\u2019ve asked five terrific illustrators\/artists to have a run at it. We\u2019ll release one of their efforts each day this week. Have a look. Be inspired. Send us something. And Go [Nickname To Be Determined]!!!<\/em><\/p>\n

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“The Late Squirrels” by Ellen Marie Bae.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Artist and illustrator Ellen Marie Bae came up with “The Late Squirrels” to help launch the Post’s mascot contest. As one of the most familiar presences on campus, Bae said, “they’re no king of the jungle, but they are adaptable, smart, and have a sense of camaraderie. And not unlike these squirrels, CSULB students are a scrappy and resourceful bunch, too.”<\/p>\n

“Prospector Pete was a problematic figure and is rightfully retired from being the mascot for the university,” Bae said. “The students at CSULB should be represented by a character that is more relatable or at least familiar.”<\/p>\n

When Bae was a student at the university, she remembers most of her peers having to commute long distances, work multiple jobs to make rent and pull more all-nighters than she could count. She personally struggled with showing up late, where she found herself having to constantly “engage in the parking spot war” only to be turned away from packed campus shuttle buses.<\/p>\n

“This would leave me with no choice but to hitch up all my books, bags, and supplies so I could book it uphill on East Campus Drive,” Bae said. “Nothing was smooth sailing during school, but somehow we were all able to succeed in our academic, extracurricular and personal lives despite whatever setbacks we may have had.”<\/p>\n

Also a zine maker, Bae’s recent works include collaborations with The Women’s Resource Center at Cal State Dominguez Hills, On She Goes and more. Learn about Bae’s work on Instagram @baecon_bits<\/a>, Facebook<\/a> and on her website here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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