Goldy Gopher was born a chipmunk. That’s because when George Grooms originally drafted the design in the 1940s that would become the University’s mascot, he lived in Iowa, where there were no gophers.

Niko Medved was all too familiar with The Minnesota Rouser as he joined the chants alongside mascot Goldy Gopher, ...

The gopher also happens to be the University of Minnesota’s mascot. For a time, Gopher was the new hotness. Users could search for and find text files via way of a simple hierarchical menu ...

IU has tried mascots in the past, but nothing ever really worked. The bison, Mr. Hoosier Pride, Ox the Bulldog, nothing ever ...

The museum has created a mock criminal lineup comparing five stuffed rodents alongside a stuffed Goldy Gopher. After looking at the five suspects, Compton said it is not unusual to conclude the rodent ...

“Gophers in the Gardens” runs June 1 – Aug. 31. As the University of Minnesota mascot, Goldy Gopher will provide a dose of fun for Arboretum visitors, while also highlighting the Arboretum ...

Goldy Gopher will perform his skit for the Mascot division. He is currently ranked fourth after the qualifying video portion of the competition. The cheer team will perform Small Coed Cheer Game Day ...