🐾Mascot: "News"
1 school use the "News" mascot.
Fast Facts
- Schools using this mascot
- 1 school
- States represented
- 1 state
- Most common state
- Illinois (1)
- Top state per capita
- Illinois
- Popular school level
- Other (1)
- Mascot type
- Concept
Most common states: Illinois (1)
Top 1 Color Combos
- (1)BlackBurgundy
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Quarterly accuracy check across mascot insights
Data source: MascotFinder School DB · Cached for performance
Hey there Let's talk about a unique mascot that's been making headlines recently: the "Mighty Midgets" from Freeburg, Illinois. This mascot has been around since the 1930s and is quite an interesting case. The term "Midgets" might seem odd to us today, but it was originally used to honor the town's history, particularly the small but mighty coal miners who worked there. However, this mascot has also sparked some controversy, especially regarding its potential impact on students with dwarfism. Lawmakers and advocates are discussing whether such mascots should be changed to avoid any hurtful connotations. It's a complex issue, but it's important to consider how our words and symbols affect others [ICON_thoughtful].
Community Voices
Hear how the News fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 1 programs flying the News banner across Illinois. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Rowan Kim
Illinois Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Illinois. With 1 schools per million residents, the News is part of daily conversations here.”
Blair Hughes
Illinois Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the News delivers the perfect concept energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Kai Sullivan
Regional Pep Collective
FAQ: News Mascot
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
1 school in our database use the News mascot across 1 state.
The News shows up most in Illinois (1). Il also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the News as a Concept mascot. Programs note that it is representing an inanimate object.
Other programs adopt the News most often (1 schools).