[82lsju]

[quote author=martyup link=topic=17703.msg206849#msg206849 date=1508195498]
the October 1981 referendum.
Source:  https://stanforddailyarchive.com/cgi-bin...vote------

I wasn't aware of the 1981 vote, thanks for citing (I was referring to the original one). But now I'm confused: is the Cardinal the official "mascot" of the university? What happened after this advisory vote? How can you have an intangible? Could "truth" or "intellectual brutality" be our mascot?
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The Mascot: There is no official mascot at Stanford University. The "Tree," which is a member of the Stanford Band, is representative of El Palo Alto, the Redwood tree which is the logo of the city of Palo Alto. Since Stanford University and Palo Alto are almost inextricably intertwined in interests and location, it is a natural outgrowth of this relationship. The tree still exists and stands by the railroad bridge beside San Francisquito Creek – it is the site where early explorers first camped when settling the area.

http://www.gostanford.com/sports/2013/4/...45366.aspx

[82lsju]

[quote author=martyup link=topic=17703.msg206849#msg206849 date=1508195498]
the October 1981 referendum.
Source:  https://stanforddailyarchive.com/cgi-bin...vote------

I wasn't aware of the 1981 vote, thanks for citing (I was referring to the original one). But now I'm confused: is the Cardinal the official "mascot" of the university? What happened after this advisory vote? How can you have an intangible? Could "truth" or "intellectual brutality" be our mascot?
[/quote]

The Mascot: There is no official mascot at Stanford University. The "Tree," which is a member of the Stanford Band, is representative of El Palo Alto, the Redwood tree which is the logo of the city of Palo Alto. Since Stanford University and Palo Alto are almost inextricably intertwined in interests and location, it is a natural outgrowth of this relationship. The tree still exists and stands by the railroad bridge beside San Francisquito Creek – it is the site where early explorers first camped when settling the area.

http://www.gostanford.com/sports/2013/4/...45366.aspx