What the hell is an aggie? (UC Davis people)

[yodayoda]

technically UCD's mascot is the Mustangs, but everyone calls them the Aggies. on a related note, what is a Ute and what are Illini?

 

[virtuamike]

Illini are people from Illinois me thinks

 

[darthmango]

I thought aggie was a name for a type of horse.

 

[ddjkdg]

<< While Websters may think it's any student of agriculture, it's almost only ever used to describe any student of Texas A&M. >>



I have read that sentence five times and I still can't figure out what it means.

yodayoda: Ute is an Indian tribe

 

[PrincessGuard]

"Our mascot, the "Aggie," has taken many forms over the years. Early in our history, the nickname "Aggies" simply served to differentiate us from the "Townies" at UC Berkeley. Later, the Aggie was interpreted artistically as a horse or mustang--this mascot took many forms over the years, from the sublime to the ridiculous. In 1999, the Aggie was reinvented in a few different forms, including our official athletic logo and the playful "Youth Mark."

FAQ

 

[dafatha00]

Good luck on finals fellow "aggies".

 

[littlezipp]

<< Good luck on finals fellow "aggies". >>

Right back at ya. Hey, shouldn't we be studying...

 

[Imaginer]

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<< Good luck on finals fellow "aggies". >>

Right back at ya. Hey, shouldn't we be studying... >>



I know I am. 🙂

BTW, the A&M aggie is usually portrayed by him.

 

[dafatha00]

Right back at ya. Hey, shouldn't we be studying...

glad I'm not the only one surfing Anandtech and procrastinating 😉