A new digital exhibit by the Pacific University Archives shares hundreds of historic photos and documents about Pacific’s mascot. Delving into everything Boxer from the original statue’s roots in China through the present, the exhibit tells how Boxer traditions started and answers many questions about its past. The site includes:
– A timeline and narrative history of Boxer’s past from the 1800s to the present
– “What is Boxer?” addressing his form as a qilin and as a symbol of Pacific
– Detailed descriptions of the three physical statues of Boxer (Boxer I, II, and III)
– Stories of how students fought over, lost, and regained the Boxer statue over the years
– Stories of how students fought over, lost, and regained the Boxer statue over the years
– Videos, anecdotes, and memorabilia about Boxer and Pacific
Visit the site to learn more about all the ways that Boxer has been a part of Pacific’s history since 1899: https://washingtoncountyheritage.org/s/boxer
