GMU needs to get rid of its mascot, the "Patriot."
Target:
President Merten
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George Mason University has left behind Gunston (pictured below), its beloved mascot, for a
cheap William & Mary impersonator who doesn't even reflect half of the student body with his Anglo features. Gunston, although odd, did a much better job of being inclusive. I call for a recall of the "Patriot!" Either bring Gunston back or find a new mascot that does meet Mason's needs.
cheap William & Mary impersonator who doesn't even reflect half of the student body with his Anglo features. Gunston, although odd, did a much better job of being inclusive. I call for a recall of the "Patriot!" Either bring Gunston back or find a new mascot that does meet Mason's needs.George Mason University has left behind Gunston (pictured below), its beloved mascot, for a cheap William & Mary impersonator who doesn't even reflect half of the student body with his Anglo features. Gunston, although odd, did a much better job of being inclusive. I call for a recall of the "Patriot!" Either bring Gunston back or find a new mascot that does meet Mason's needs.
cheap William & Mary impersonator who doesn't even reflect half of the student body with his Anglo features. Gunston, although odd, did a much better job of being inclusive. I call for a recall of the "Patriot!" Either bring Gunston back or find a new mascot that does meet Mason's needs.
We signed the "GMU needs to get rid of its mascot, the "Patriot."" petition!
# 87:
9:44 pm PDT, Oct 20,
Ashley Lauren, Virginia
# 86:
9:03 pm PDT, Oct 20,
Diandra Linder, Virginia
As biracial student who appreciates the diversity at Mason, I find the new mascot downright offensive. Gunston was great because he wasn't any one thing (or creature). He was simply Gunston and he was Mason's own unique character. The new mascot represents nothing new while perpetuating the white male patriarchy that has been discussed in-depth in every one of my social science classes here. Bring back Gunston.
As biracial student who appreciates the diversity at Mason, I find the new mascot downright offensive. Gunston was great because he wasn't any one thing (or creature). He was simply Gunston and he was Mason's own unique character. The new mascot represents nothing new while perpetuating the white male patriarchy that has been discussed in-depth in every one of my social science classes here. Bring back Gunston.
# 85:
8:59 pm PDT, Oct 20,
Dionne Foster, Virginia
I couldn't agree more, there was no reason to get rid of Gunston and the administration knows it which is why they kept Gunston around as a community ambassador. If he's good enough to be an ambassador he's good enough to be our mascot.
I couldn't agree more, there was no reason to get rid of Gunston and the administration knows it which is why they kept Gunston around as a community ambassador. If he's good enough to be an ambassador he's good enough to be our mascot.
# 84:
5:54 am PDT, Oct 20,
Benjamin Masters, Minnesota
# 83:
12:25 pm PDT, Oct 19,
Donna Shock, Virginia
# 82:
11:48 am PDT, Oct 19,
Mika'il Petin, Virginia
# 81:
10:28 am PDT, Oct 19,
Breauna Johnson, Virginia
I agree!! I want gunston back!
I agree!! I want gunston back!
# 80:
6:46 am PDT, Oct 19,
Name not displayed, Virginia
# 79:
5:20 am PDT, Oct 19,
Name not displayed, Virginia
I can't believe the Patriot is the GMU mascot in 2009. Shame Shame Shame!!!!!!
I can't believe the Patriot is the GMU mascot in 2009. Shame Shame Shame!!!!!!
# 78:
11:06 am PDT, Oct 18,
Michael Hoggard, Virginia
# 77:
8:59 pm PDT, Oct 17,
Janae Johnson, Virginia
I love Gunston and the spirit of Mason does not feel the same with this new Patriot mascot! I love Mason for the diversity and liberal attitude of the programs here on campus, therefore our mascot should reflect those ideals. A Patriot is traditional, and Mason is everything but traditional.
I love Gunston and the spirit of Mason does not feel the same with this new Patriot mascot! I love Mason for the diversity and liberal attitude of the programs here on campus, therefore our mascot should reflect those ideals. A Patriot is traditional, and Mason is everything but traditional.
# 76:
8:50 pm PDT, Oct 17,
Name not displayed, Virginia
# 75:
6:12 pm PDT, Oct 17,
Donielle Estrada, Virginia
# 74:
10:15 pm PDT, Oct 16,
Name not displayed, Virginia
let GUNSTON Back!!!!
let GUNSTON Back!!!!
# 73:
1:12 pm PDT, Oct 16,
Tim Baker, Virginia
Get rid of mel gibson and give us back furby!!!
Get rid of mel gibson and give us back furby!!!
# 72:
7:51 am PDT, Oct 16,
Lynne Constantine, Virginia
# 71:
4:45 am PDT, Oct 16,
Beverly Nyokabi, Virginia
# 70:
4:16 am PDT, Oct 16,
Name not displayed, Virginia
# 67:
10:34 pm PDT, Oct 15,
Name not displayed, Virginia
# 66:
10:18 pm PDT, Oct 15,
Anartia Gamboa, Virginia
I HATE "The Patriot". Thank you for putting up the petition!
I HATE "The Patriot". Thank you for putting up the petition!
# 65:
9:41 pm PDT, Oct 15,
Sturai Yusufi, Virginia
Personally hadn't seen Gunston in action, however he did seem fun. So bring him back or lets search for a better option.
Personally hadn't seen Gunston in action, however he did seem fun. So bring him back or lets search for a better option.
# 64:
9:26 pm PDT, Oct 15,
S D, Virginia
Yo bring Gunston back cuz da patriot man look constipated
Yo bring Gunston back cuz da patriot man look constipated
# 63:
9:15 pm PDT, Oct 15,
Alicia Gross, Virginia
BRING GUNSTON BACK! I HATE the new mascot!
BRING GUNSTON BACK! I HATE the new mascot!
# 62:
7:36 pm PDT, Oct 15,
Keyondra Frederick, Virginia
# 61:
5:56 pm PDT, Oct 15,
Sheena-Dave' Heslop, Virginia
# 60:
5:13 pm PDT, Oct 15,
Zeina Alkhalaf, Virginia
# 59:
4:34 pm PDT, Oct 15,
Name not displayed, Virginia
# 58:
4:05 pm PDT, Oct 15,
Sarai Garnett, Pennsylvania
Amen! I totally agree. Gunston was a fair and fun representation of Mason's student body, whereas the new mascot is lacking in both of those areas.
Amen! I totally agree. Gunston was a fair and fun representation of Mason's student body, whereas the new mascot is lacking in both of those areas.
# 57:
3:45 pm PDT, Oct 15,
Michael Lecker, Washington D.C.
# 56:
3:09 pm PDT, Oct 15,
Jenn Fulco, Virginia
BRING BACK GUNSTON!!! he was the best, this new patriot guy is the worst. He needs to go.
BRING BACK GUNSTON!!! he was the best, this new patriot guy is the worst. He needs to go.
# 55:
2:20 pm PDT, Oct 15,
Allyson Nagle, Massachusetts
# 54:
1:59 pm PDT, Oct 15,
Kelly Smith, Virginia
# 53:
1:59 pm PDT, Oct 15,
Name not displayed, Virginia
# 52:
1:44 pm PDT, Oct 15,
Chanel Dority, Virginia
# 51:
12:56 pm PDT, Oct 15,
Name not displayed, Virginia
W&M and GMU share the same school colors (green and gold). now adding insult to injury, same mascot.
W&M and GMU share the same school colors (green and gold). now adding insult to injury, same mascot.
