We see him running around campus, spreading cheer and SU pride to students, professors, and alumni alike. But who IS this fabulous fellow, really? He’s the cutest cutie we’ve ever seen: Otto the Orange!
Year:Â Sophomore; Class of 2018 (Based on the fact that we was officially named the SU mascot in 1995.)
Fraternity: Lambda Chi Alpha (Or atleast, his predecessor, the Saltine Warrior, was portrayed solely by brothers of the Lambda Chi fraternity for nearly forty years.)
Major:Â Sports Management/ Cheerleading Double Major with a Focus in Pep and Minor in Health Science (Why not? He’s healthy.)
Claim to Fame:Â Otto was named the #1 Mascot in the 2014 NCAA Tournament, beating out Duke’s Blue Devil. Because Duke wears crocs, and crocs never win.Â
Involvement on Campus:Â EVERYTHING. Otto is everywhere and anywhere at all times. How does he do it? Magic and plenty of vitamin C. You can find him at all games in the Dome, activities fairs, roaming around Schine, hopping through the quad, sneaking into Newhouse classes, trolling professors, spinning around students, and posing more than Tyra Banks for absolutely every photo opp that comes his way. Want Otto to make an appearance at your club meeting or event? Simply close your eyes, click your heels three times, and whisper “There’s no place like Dome.”
(Our Editor, Gabrielle, on the happiest day of her life.^^^)
Biggest Inspirations and Role Models:Â Chancellor Kent Syverud, every SU Athlete ever, Chiquita Banana, Ernie Davis, the Cheeto Cheetah, and Meryl Streep
Favorite Place on Campus:Â Inside the Goon Squad bins on move-in day. Also, every single inch of campus.
One-Word Self Decriptor:Â Juicy
Otto’s Motto: Suos Cultores Scientia Coronat (Knowledge crowns those who seek it.)Â
Join Otto’s Army today! Follow Otto and all of his quirky escapades on social media:Â @theottoorange