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Students place flags along Wade Hampton Boulevard on either side of the main entrance to Bob Jones University in remembrance of the 2,977 victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks. Jacquelyn Lilyea/STAFF
Sept. 11 remembrance now spans multiple generations at BJU
September 11, 2025
Dr. Bruce McAllister, left, with Olivia Adams, right, the Collegian's editor-in-chief.
Pursuing a higher calling and returning to BJU’s roots: an interview with Dr. McAllister
September 1, 2025
A student lounges on a couch in Johnson Residence Hall, which will no longer be reserved for first-year students. Photo provided by Derek Eckenroth
Student Life introduces “freshmen halls” at BJU
May 20, 2025
Dr. Bruce McAllister. Photo courtesy of BJU.
BJU announces Dr. Bruce McAllister as new president
May 20, 2025
Daniel Matesevac and Katelyn McKenney. Photos provided by BJU.
Collegian seniors graduate: Katelyn McKenney and Daniel Matesevac
May 14, 2025
Collegian reporter (and part-time post office employee) Zachary Edmondson unloads packages at the post office location on the BJU campus. Photo provided.
Backstage Pass: Inside the BJU Post Office
May 13, 2025
A student lounges on a couch in Johnson Residence Hall, which will no longer be reserved for first-year students. Photo provided by Derek Eckenroth
Student Life introduces “freshmen halls” at BJU
May 20, 2025
Photo courtesy of BJU.
Senior film students bring stories to life
April 12, 2025
The Public Policy Organization participates in the Campus Opportunity Expo. Photo provided by BJU.
Student organizations play key role in developing the talents of members
March 6, 2025
Bible Conference fundraisers across campus support Jonathan’s House
Bible Conference fundraisers across campus support Jonathan’s House
March 5, 2025
Infographic: How BJU students celebrate Christmas
Infographic: How BJU students celebrate Christmas
December 4, 2024
Column: Experiencing the Bronco Off-Roadeo
Column: Experiencing the Bronco Off-Roadeo
October 18, 2024
Students place flags along Wade Hampton Boulevard on either side of the main entrance to Bob Jones University in remembrance of the 2,977 victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks. Jacquelyn Lilyea/STAFF
Sept. 11 remembrance now spans multiple generations at BJU
September 11, 2025
Dr. Bruce McAllister, left, with Olivia Adams, right, the Collegian's editor-in-chief.
Pursuing a higher calling and returning to BJU’s roots: an interview with Dr. McAllister
September 1, 2025
A student lounges on a couch in Johnson Residence Hall, which will no longer be reserved for first-year students. Photo provided by Derek Eckenroth
Student Life introduces “freshmen halls” at BJU
May 20, 2025
Dr. Bruce McAllister. Photo courtesy of BJU.
BJU announces Dr. Bruce McAllister as new president
May 20, 2025
Daniel Matesevac and Katelyn McKenney. Photos provided by BJU.
Collegian seniors graduate: Katelyn McKenney and Daniel Matesevac
May 14, 2025
Collegian reporter (and part-time post office employee) Zachary Edmondson unloads packages at the post office location on the BJU campus. Photo provided.
Backstage Pass: Inside the BJU Post Office
May 13, 2025
Dr. Joshua Crockett. Photo courtesy of BJU.
BJU to hire CEO, President Joshua Crockett to stay at university
April 8, 2025
Photo courtesy of BJU.
Dr. Weathers plans to complete 4 triathlons in 4 days to raise $1 million for BJU financial aid
March 17, 2025
A tent of supplies at the Community Center in Bernardsville. Photo by Bethany Brooks.
Arch Ministries’ effect on NC communities since Hurricane Helene
March 4, 2025
Rehearsal for the "Sound of Music."
Artist Series to bring ‘The Sound of Music’ to the Rodeheaver stage
February 24, 2025
Photos: winter storm impacts Bob Jones University
Photos: winter storm impacts Bob Jones University
January 13, 2025
Photo courtesy of the Greenville Concert Band.
Local band to perform seasonal concerts
December 11, 2024
Inside Due South Coffee Roasters at Hampton Station in Greenville.
Due South: a coffee lover’s home in Greenville
May 10, 2025
Photo submitted.
The passion flower project: BJU biology department studies plant’s medical properties
May 9, 2025
Ashleigh Sutter speaks at a School of Business chapel on Feb. 4. Photo by Jonathan Lovegrove.
Accounting alumna Ashleigh Sutter shares her career story
April 30, 2025
Photo submitted.
BJU student composes seven pieces for senior recital
April 29, 2025
2023 Living Gallery presented in Rodeheaver Auditorium. Photo courtesy of BJU.
Living Gallery brings the Gospel to life from beginning to end
March 28, 2024
Panel discusses centrality of student church involvement
April 17, 2023
Photo submitted.
The passion flower project: BJU biology department studies plant’s medical properties
May 9, 2025
Ashleigh Sutter speaks at a School of Business chapel on Feb. 4. Photo by Jonathan Lovegrove.
Accounting alumna Ashleigh Sutter shares her career story
April 30, 2025
Collegian Reporter Zachary Edmondson interviews Ken Ham on April 14.
Exclusive interview: Ken Ham urges Christians to rethink evangelism in a pagan culture
April 14, 2025
Photo provided by Dan Forrest.
Composer and BJU alumnus Dr. Dan Forrest shares his story
March 14, 2025
BlocHaven. Photo by Jonathan Lovegrove.
A student’s guide to climbing in Greenville
March 10, 2025
The Collegian's Abigail Vogel, left, interviews Miss Kathy Tovrea on a couch in the BJU Dining Common. Photo by Jonathan Lovegrove.
Q&A: Miss Kathy Tovrea, BJU Dining Common celebrity
February 27, 2025
Column: Year in Review, Part Two
Column: Year in Review, Part Two
May 16, 2025
Column: Year in Review, Part One
Column: Year in Review, Part One
May 7, 2025
A Look Back
A Look Back
April 14, 2025
Striking Seasons
Striking Seasons
February 19, 2025
Column: Election to action
Column: Election to action
December 13, 2024
Dr. Josh
Dr. Josh
December 3, 2024
Column: Year in Review, Part Two
Column: Year in Review, Part Two
May 16, 2025
A monument to Bob Jones College.
Column: Visiting the original campus of Bob Jones College
February 26, 2025
The crew gathers for a planning session.
Column: Stage crew for “Cyrano de Bergerac” makes the show go on
November 21, 2024
The Inkwell Literary Magazine 2022 spring staff. Photo submitted.
Column: BJU’s Inkwell Literary Magazine gathers creative writers
November 5, 2024
One man expresses his gratitude to volunteers providing meals in the Asheville area following Hurricane Helene's devastation.
Column: Heartbreak and hope in the wake of Helene
November 4, 2024
Column: Experiencing the Bronco Off-Roadeo
Column: Experiencing the Bronco Off-Roadeo
October 18, 2024
Staff reporter Tyler Scott and staff comic artist Abby Wokaty.
Celebrating The Collegian’s graduating seniors
April 26, 2024
Zachary Edmondson
Column: True tolerance in intolerant times
November 29, 2023
As a senior, here are my five best tips
As a senior, here are my five best tips
May 1, 2023
Editorial: Dear ChatGPT, would the Collegian editorial staff be better as robots?
April 11, 2023
The Collegian gets website upgrade
April 11, 2023
Editorial: Boredom is your ally, not enemy
March 3, 2023
BJU Culinary Arts sophomore class. Photo submitted.
Column: attending Culinary’s Fine Dining Series
May 10, 2025
Inside Due South Coffee Roasters at Hampton Station in Greenville.
Due South: a coffee lover’s home in Greenville
May 10, 2025
From classroom to cuisine: BJU culinary arts students open new Bistro Sept. 27
From classroom to cuisine: BJU culinary arts students open new Bistro Sept. 27
September 21, 2024
The Village Grind
A student’s guide to Greenville coffee shops and roasters
April 26, 2024
Boba Jones brings boba tea and waffles with new restaurant concept
Boba Jones brings boba tea and waffles with new restaurant concept
February 7, 2024
Culinary Arts students prepare a pizza for baking for a customer at The Bistro. Staff/Heather Battles
The Bistro offers American classics made-to-order by BJU students
October 27, 2023
Photo courtesy of BJU.
More than just athletes: the Bob Jones University Bruins cross country team
April 11, 2025
Photo provided by Jakob Kuptz.
Bruins baseball swings for the fences in special season
March 3, 2025
Photo provided by BJU Bruins.
Bruins men’s cross country claims 9th straight NCCAA national title
December 12, 2024
BJU takes the championship title in the final match against Boyce College. Photo provided by BJU Bruins.
BJU Bruins men’s and women’s soccer teams claim 2024 NCCAA national championships
December 9, 2024
Sigma Alpha Chi Spartans celebrate their Turkey Bowl soccer championship, Nov. 11, 2023.
Spartans set to defend Turkey Bowl title against Royals
November 16, 2024
BJU hosts annual pre-season Soccer Jamboree to kick off intramural season
BJU hosts annual pre-season Soccer Jamboree to kick off intramural season
October 10, 2024
Sigma Alpha Chi Spartans celebrate their Turkey Bowl soccer championship, Nov. 11, 2023.
Spartans set to defend Turkey Bowl title against Royals
November 16, 2024
BJU hosts annual pre-season Soccer Jamboree to kick off intramural season
BJU hosts annual pre-season Soccer Jamboree to kick off intramural season
October 10, 2024
Sigma Alpha Chi Spartans celebrate their Turkey Bowl soccer championship, Nov. 11, 2023. Katelyn McKenney/STAFF
Spartans claim Turkey Bowl men’s soccer championship to cap BJU Turkey Fest
November 29, 2023
BJU to host Turkey Fest to add women's soccer championship and society events to the traditional men's Turkey Bowl soccer championship game.
Turkey Bowl turns Turkey Fest: features men’s and women’s soccer championships
November 9, 2023
Bob Jones University kicked off society sports with a Soccer Jamboree, Sept. 22-23. Heather Battles/Staff
Soccer Jamboree marks start of new era for BJU society sports
October 5, 2023
The Beta Gamma Patriots have played in six of the last seven the last Turkey Bowls. Photos by Nathaniel Hendry
Annual Turkey Bowl crowns Beta Patriots
November 17, 2022
Photo courtesy of BJU.
More than just athletes: the Bob Jones University Bruins cross country team
April 11, 2025
Photo provided by Jakob Kuptz.
Bruins baseball swings for the fences in special season
March 3, 2025
Photo provided by BJU Bruins.
Bruins men’s cross country claims 9th straight NCCAA national title
December 12, 2024
BJU takes the championship title in the final match against Boyce College. Photo provided by BJU Bruins.
BJU Bruins men’s and women’s soccer teams claim 2024 NCCAA national championships
December 9, 2024
Photo courtesy of BJU.
BJU Bruins defeat PCC Eagles amidst campus-wide power outage
October 3, 2024
Bruins outfielder Riley Ramsey slides into base during the game against Truett McConnell University. Photo: Marissa Ellerbrock
Bruins Baseball team falls to Truett McConnell Bears 
March 6, 2023
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Photo of midnight madness, the event introducing the BJU intercollegiate team.

Brody and the Bruins: the making of BJU’s mascot

Collegian Staff • February 10, 2017

Back in 2011 when BJU announced that the University would bring back its intercollegiate athletics program, the administration knew that BJU would need a mascot to represent the University. In order to...

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