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IN A FLASH: An Official Celebration of Our Unofficial Mascot

2024 Black Squirrel Festival.

 

Squirrels rule! Flashes are invited to celebrate Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State's famous black squirrels at the annual Black Squirrel Festival from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 12, on Risman Plaza. 
 

2024 Black Squirrel Festival.

 

Scamper on over for food, music, games, tabling by local businesses and student organizations, and an opportunity for students to get a free t-shirt!

2024 Black Squirrel Festival.

 

The event is presented by Flashes Activities Board and the Center for Student Involvement. Ñý¼§Ö±²¥'s ubiquitous black squirrels became unofficial mascots of Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State (sorry, Flash!) after being introduced to campus in 1961.

2024 Black Squirrel Festival.
2025 Black Squirrel Festival.

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Photos are from the 2024 Black Squirrel Festival.

POSTED: Thursday, September 11, 2025 10:53 AM
Updated: Monday, September 22, 2025 09:34 AM
WRITTEN BY:
Phil B. Soencksen
PHOTO CREDIT:
Bob Christy