Since 1981, GCU’s mascot has been the Antelopes, also known as the Lopes, following a period when a fuzzy purple blob dubbed the “Purple People Eater” first represented the school. While the school’s ...

Grand Canyon University President Brian Mueller didn't envision the Lopes program being where it is now 16 years ago.

I write on education policy, student basic needs, and financial aid. Grand Canyon University (GCU) is being fined $37.7 million after the Department of Education found that it lied to more than ...

Earning a spot as Sparky was no easy feat. For students interested in becoming a college mascot, here's what to know about the tryout process, time commitment and rules to follow in the suit.

I write on education policy, student basic needs, and financial aid. The past month has seen Grand Canyon University troubles grow in the wake of a $37.4 million fine from the Department of Education.

The Mascot Memorial pays homage to WIU’s live mascots (past & present) and provides a history of the WIU Live Mascot Program. The memorial serves as a campus icon and point of pride for the Western ...

Almost 50 years after it was first created, the Japanese candy brand Hi-Chew just introduced a new mascot—and it’s just as chewy-looking and lovable as the real, sweet-tooth-curing thing.

The fires that broke out at Grand Canyon University's Agave Apartments on Sunday morning were being investigated as "suspicious" and potential arson, Phoenix fire and GCU spokespeople said.

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Two small fires at a Grand Canyon University apartment building left over 20 students without a place to stay. Police say the firefighters responded to the scene just after ...

Thunder is a purebred Arabian gelding that acts as the club's mascot. Following every Denver Broncos touchdown, Thunder displays his impressive canter from one end zone to the other. Thunder, provided ...

The mascot and cheerleaders were on hand ... Just six months after GCU was in a great mood announcing its move from the Western Athletic Conference to the West Coast Conference, the Lopes were ...