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Opinion: Make Swoop great again

The U’s management of its iconic feathery mascot leaves a lot to be desired.
By Noah Wright, Opinion Writer | November 29, 2025

  Swoop is a symbol of the University of Utah’s cultural and athletic legacy, an unelected trustee of the student body. The administration has allowed him to fall into disrepair. Swoop deserves...

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Meet Red Betty, Swoop’s New Ride

A classic 1953 Chevy pickup painted in the iconic Utah red, Swoop’s hot new transportation makes history.
By Teanna Sorensen | August 14, 2025

  This fall, University of Utah mascot Swoop will hit the streets in his shiny new ride: Red Betty, a classic 1953 Chevy pickup painted in the iconic Utah red. Red Betty's beginnings With its...

The University of Utah mascot Swoop fist bumps Utah fans at the game versus the University of Oregon at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. (Courtesy of The Daily Utah Chronicle Archives)

What Swoop Can Do For U

How a playful mascot became a lasting symbol of university spirit.
By Teanna Sorensen | August 12, 2025

  Swoop, the red-tailed hawk, a bird native to Utah, has proudly represented the University of Utah since 1996. While best known for his infectious spirit at athletic events, Swoop shines as...

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The UCrew, Simplifying Move-In Day

By Nina Yu, News Writer | August 23, 2019

  With the fall semester finally here, new students are streaming into the dorms to start their college lives. While the thought of moving out of the family home is exciting and fresh, move-in...

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Pac-12 Has Range of Mascots From Feathery to Furry

November 4, 2014

  From a duck named Puddles to Benny the Beaver, mascots in the Pac-12 are just as much in the game as the players. These mascots are charged with upping the ante of school spirit. They jump around...