MASCOT / SYMBOL GENDER NEUTRAL APPROPRIATE COLLEGE FIT EASE OF IMPLEMENTATION GRAPHICAL REPRESENTATION SERIOUS COLLEGE STUDY CAMPUS COMMUNITY CULTURE FUN USING MASCOT GIFT OR FUNDRAISING REINDEER CARIBOU YES YES   * Current  Rangifer Study * Native American Related * Baker Collection * Northern Animal * Domesticated YES   * Reindeer have impressive antlers, coats and colors * Graphically easy to impliment... plus no other reindeer mascots are known * Great symbol of individual & team strength * Domestication of animal allows for live mascot on tether or fenced * Folklore abounds around this vital animal YES   * The antlers on male & female allow uniform design continuity * Antlers on helmets, enclosing the Dartmouth Emblem, as font design * Northern clime fashion provide warm-ups and casual wear. YES   * People * Animals * Economy * Enivornment * Ecology * Govt Regs VERY   * Unique Mascot * Domestic Animal * Town & Country Style / Fashion     YES   * Reindeer provide hands on opportunities. * Live mascot... winter rides...nearby herding * Tremendous opportunity for city students to experience large animal care * Tie-in programs with Ivy Vet School - Cornell & Penn YES   * Antlers and lore around the reindeer provide great premiums. MOOSE NO   Impressive Spatulated Antlers Are Only On MALES SOMEWHAT   * Little Human Dependency *Little Economy * Northern Animal IMPOSSIBLE   * Just who will explain to FEMALE alums & students that after 30 YEARS of thought, The College has decided on an all MALE symbol? (SEE COMPLETE NOTE BELOW)     SADLY   * "THE MOOSE DOESN'T FIT... SO WE ALL MUST QUIT" attempting to believe that it is a proper mascot / symbol / culture for Dartmouth College and the Dartmouth Community.   50% APPEAL   *  Why appeal to guys only? ANTLERS YES   * Reindeer & Caribou make it so YES   *An antlered animal seems preferred by students. *Antlers provide latitude in representation and geography.     YES   * Cell-Tissue Regeneration * Bio/MedSch Research