Let's face it people, Emerson isn't exactly known for its success in sports. Most of this comes down to the lack of a truly intimidating mascot. As much as we love our favorite furry friend Griff, he fails to make our opponents tremble in fear at the sight of him. This is why I believe that Emerson College Athletics should change it's mascot to one of the most terror inducing people of our modern world: Waluigi. With Waluigi as our mascot, plebeians like the Babson Beavers and Gompei the Goat of WPI will bow before the greatness of Waluigi. Waluigi is the perfect mascot for Emerson for many reasons:

1. His favorite color is purple and never leaves the house without his trusted purple hat, which looks suspiciously like an Emerson Baseball cap.

2. He is a VMA student who doesn't understand why people don't want to hear him talk about how great Pulp Fiction was. 

3.The College won't have to buy any new buildings to support him.

4. Going 1,2,3, WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALUIGI before games is much more intimidating that 1,2,3, Lions.