Reflections Magazine Issue #69 - Spring 2009 | Page 16

Athletics News

saints highlights
Men’s Track and Field

There’s a New Dog
In Town
Siena Heights University Athletics introduced
its new mascot Dec. 3, 2008. “Halo,” a husky
dog, was the winning choice from three finalists. “Halo” will represent Saints Athletics at
home games. He made his debut at the Dec. 3
men’s basketball game between Siena Heights
and cross-town rival Adrian College.
The winning concept was submitted by senior
sport management major Matt Larson. SHU
President Sister Peg Albert awarded Larson a
$250 grand prize for having the winning entry.
According to SHU faculty member Joseph Raab,
here is why the dog makes sense for Siena:
“The Dominicans were often called the “Dogs
of the Lord” because the word ‘Dominican’
is close to a compound of ‘dominus’—Lord
and ‘canine—dog. Since the Dominicans
were appointed b H