Former Traditions
Times Have Changed!
Class Memorials – it was customary for the graduating class to leave something behind on campus, e.g., the benches in front of Hodgin Hall.
Electric U – a large illuminated "U" was placed atop Hodgin Hall in the 1920s and lighted when the Lobos were victorious.
Freshmen Beanies – freshmen students had to wear a green beanie skullcap.
Highland Line – streetcars originally made the trip up Railroad Avenue (now Central Avenue) to the University.
House Decorating & Homecoming – the sororities and faternities and many campus organizations decorated their houses and dorms during homecoming, and townspeople turned out in droves to see them.
Mirage Yearbook – school annual, ended in 1979. The name Mirage was adopted by the Alumni Association magazine in 1985.
Okie Joe's – a popular campus watering hole located at University and Central.
U Mountain – the small hill at the end of Copper Avenue in the Sandia Foothills used to display a large whitewashed "U".
Victory Bell – the bell was brought to all football games and rung to encourage spirit.
