creature with a leonine stance, a unicorn-like horn, and deer or ox hooves from the Qing dynasty. During this period, qilin were often represented with a dragon head, fish scales, ox hooves and a lion's tail. Said to be a good omen of wisdom and prosperity, the Pacific qilin was nicknamed Boxer by its Chinese and Japanese students as an embodiment of the community's cultural diversity.
In the first half of the 20th century, the original mascot was the center of informal "Boxer Toss" events, where different clubs and groups scrimmaged for the statue as a tradition of passing its care from one group to another. In 1968, Boxer became the university's official mascot, replacing Benny Badger.
In 1969, the statue went missing and remained so for the next 55 years. Various pieces of Boxer were returned to the university over the years, including the statue's tail in 2012. In 2024, the original statue was returned to the university, largely intact.
Two recasts of Boxer were created in the original statue's absence. In …
SAT EBRW 25%
500
SAT EBRW 75%
640
SAT Math 25th %
490
SAT Math 75th %
600
ACT Composite 25th %
17
ACT Composite 50th %
23
ACT Composite 75th %
28
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