There has been a lot of discussion on weather Utah State University should keep their nationally known U-State logo or change it to the "A" symbol many alumni associate Utah State with. The Statesmen, Utah States paper, said the A symbol, which represents the school mascot, Aggie, is being considered because of the unity it provides for students and alumni alike.
I do like the A symbol however, I do not think we need to change our nationally known logo. The Statesman also mentioned the uniforms that mainly carry the u-state logo are the athletic uniforms. I really like the u-state logo because it does represent our school in a way the rest of the nation can associate with. If we only have A on uniforms, it will not only take some time for the rest of the nation to realize that A represents Utah State, but then Utah State will be nationally recognized by the mascot, the Aggie and not the school itself. I haven't done the research but I am pretty sure not many colleges represent themselves on a national level by their mascot.
I am not even sure why Utah State is having this conversion about changing the logo because it will not only take five years to change, but will cost extra money the school does not have, especially with all the budget cuts recently.
I think alumni and students are already united by the A symbol. We don't need to show the rest of the nation how united we are. I go to Utah State, I will represent Utah Sate, and I want other people to know I represent Utah State and I believe the best way to do that is through the U-State logo, not through the A representing our mascot.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
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The A represents Agricultural college and has symbolized Utah State forever..... It used to be the U, the Y, and the A.
ReplyDeleteMy grandma still calls it the A.