Update on Petition

Is Albineaux “Al” Boudreaux, a proposed new Louisiana Ragin’ Cajun mascot already dead in the water?

According to his creator, 2017 UL alum and artist Cory St. Ewart, the answer is no, despite the recent response from the university. St. Ewart started a GoFundMe for Albineaux on Jan. 13 looking to get funds to create the alligators’ mascot suit as the university has been without a mascot since 2013.

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Besides having a wildlife preserve on campus, coupled with the historical partnership with the Zoo of Acadiana bringing a petting Zoo to all home football games, as well as "The Swamp" being the location of all home football games.....

How is it possible that a representative animal concept "does not align with the University’s brand, its values or interests" ?

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Originally Posted by Turbine

Besides having a wildlife preserve on campus, coupled with the historical partnership with the Zoo of Acadiana bringing a petting Zoo to all home football games, as well as "The Swamp" being the location of all home football games.....

How is it possible that a representative animal concept "does not align with the University’s brand, its values or interests" ?

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It's code for if we can't monetize it, we're not interested...

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Originally Posted by fanof71

It's code for if we can't monetize it, we're not interested...

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So, Wednesday AM early will UL be charging people who try to stand on Cypress Lake? Asking for a friend.

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Originally Posted by Turbine

How is it possible that a representative animal concept "does not align with the University’s brand, its values or interests" ?

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Look, I know you're gonna split hairs with me about how it's not a genetic condition, it's a melanin thing, etc. etc. We've gone through this like four times already.

I don't know why it just does not compute at all with you that the name and general concept of the Albineaux mascot is a nonstarter for any reputable institution in 2025. The fact that the pro-Albineaux crowd will try to hand wave any concerns about this point away is just naive.

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Originally Posted by EdwinStephens

Look, I know you're gonna split hairs with me about how it's not a genetic condition, it's a melanin thing, etc. etc. We've gone through this like four times already.

I don't know why it just does not compute at all with you that the name and general concept of the Albineaux mascot is a nonstarter for any reputable institution in 2025. The fact that the pro-Albineaux crowd will try to hand wave any concerns about this point away is just naive.

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Throughout history acadians have had the unique ability not to take mascots and spirit leaders too seriously.

Slugs are just one example.

What about a red or dark charcoal gator character?

Red...and name it La Grande Fromage

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Originally Posted by fanof71

Red...and name it La Grande Fromage

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Quick..start the GeauxFundMe

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Originally Posted by CAJUNSby90

Quick..start the GeauxFundMe

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internet troll is someone who posts or comments online to intentionally upset or disrupt others. Trolls may use offensive or provocative language, or post off-topic comments to start arguments

Is there a block feature?

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Originally Posted by Ragin9221

internet troll is someone who posts or comments online to intentionally upset or disrupt others. Trolls may use offensive or provocative language, or post off-topic comments to start arguments

Is there a block feature?

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well arent you sensitive?

This ridiculous idea needs to go away. We will never have a mascot named after a genetic condition that makes a non white thing white.