German Flag Meaning: The colors black, red and gold have been associated with Germany since the middle ages, but the current German flag colors are traced back to early 19th century volunteers, who fought for the country in the Napoleonic wars.
For the answers, we turn to Bearcats! The Story of Basketball at the University of Cincinnati, a book by Kevin Grace, Greg Hand, Tom Hathaway, Carey Hoffman and Lisa Ventre, published by Harmony House (1997). The following is adapted from an appendix in the book.
UC Berkeley's (aka Cal) mascot is the Oski the Bear. Oski the Bear (costumed Bear) was introduced as Berkley's official mascot on September 26, 1941. Prior to this date, live â¦ bears were used as mascots. His name derives from the spirited yell, Oski Wow-wow.