Touchdown, the Big Red Bear, is clawing into the spotlight as Cornellians on and off campus push for legitimization of Cornell’s much-loved, yet unofficial, mascot. 

I have a confession to make — I am an apostate. I don’t believe in having a bear as Cornell’s mascot. Sorry my dear Touchdown, it is time to bid thee adieu. I know it sounds rather odd and downright un-Cornellian, especially coming from a confirmed traditionalist like me, but let me explain.