Iggy the Stag
Fairfield has a statue.
Following a big to-do on Friday, Oct. 24, during Homecoming Weekend, a stag statue has been placed in front of Gonzaga.
The question now is, will students take notice and turn Iggy, short for Ignatius Xavier Arrupe, into a tradition?
As a young school, Fairfield lacks a great amount of superstitious traditions that can be discovered upon visiting other colleges; no stepping on a school crest means you will be a super senior, no running through reflective pools. Fairfield biggest tradition is Mock Wedding, now that Clam Jam has died off.
There is debate among students as what to do with Iggy. Here are some ideas for traditions:
- Rubbing the back right foot for good luck.
- Touching and patting Iggy’s butt.
- Dressing Iggy in seasonal clothing items.
- Placing or throwing undergarments on Iggy’s Antlers.
A tradition cannot be forced, in order for it to start, students must decide if they even want one. We will have to wait and see if Iggy becomes part of the Fairfield tradition.
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