A Memo

Memorandum

From: President Richard Levin

To: All students and faculty

Re: Yale Mascot

For many years now the mascot for this proud institution has been the bulldog. The likeness has adorned pennants and flags and even provided a convenient nickname for our various sport teams.

However, since the recent uproar caused by nefarious outside agitators over our admission of the esteemed Mr. Hashemi has caused a decline in our annual alumni donations, Yale finds itself needing to attract additional revenue. Fortunately, supporters of Mr. Hashemi have graciously agreed to provide the necessary funds.

There is, however, one small problem. It seems that certain donors have a set of beliefs that find dogs and even depictions of dogs offensive. Dogs are considered to be unclean and therefore unworthy of being the visible symbol of the great institution that is Yale.

In keeping with our goal of increasing understanding and cooperation with all cultures, I have decided that Yale will no longer allow the use of the bulldog as our mascot. Since there are already a large number of pennants and flags already in circulation with the offending pcture, the University will provide free, stick-on symbols to cover the offending graphic until a suitable, geometric symbol can be adopted. I am including a photograph showing the proper use of the new symbol.

Regards,

Dick