Shasta is the mascot of the University of Houston athletics teams, the Houston Cougars. The name "Shasta" refers to both a live and an anthropomorphic costumed cougar mascot. The …

May 6, 2024 · Shasta VII & Louie (2022-present): the current mascots, the orphaned cougars were adopted by the University after a rancher found them barely surviving on his property in …

Sep 26, 2019 · Between 1947 and 1989, five live female cougars held the position of UH’s mascot. The University constructed Shasta’s Den, a cougar enclosure, on the southeast …

Official Page of the University of Houston Mascots Shasta and Sasha.

Jul 18, 2024 · Shasta VI became UH’s first live mascot since 1989 and the first live male cougar mascot, serving in this role until 2022. Today, Shasta VII is the current mascot. He was …

The official school colors of the University of Houston are scarlet red and albino white, and the mascot is a cougar named Shasta. Houston's traditional rival has been Rice with whom the …

Jun 21, 2016 · Following her death, the University stopped the practice of bringing a live mascot to games. Instead, they chose the next best thing: a costumed student. Though Shasta V was …

Feb 22, 2023 · Five-month-old cougar cubs Shasta VII, the University of Houston’s new live mascot, and his brother Louie, made their official public debut from their temporary home …

Jun 12, 2018 · The mascot of the University has been a Cougar since 1927. The mascot was selected by our then Professor John W. Bender. Coach Bender joined the faculty after having …

At game time, Cougar fans show their support by making the "Cougar sign," made by folding the ring finger and thumb of the right hand toward the palm. The tradition dates back to 1953, …