Sam Estenson, student body President, spoke with Chancellor Robert Coombe on the possibility of reopening talks on an official mascot. Chancellor Coombe requested that USG come to a consensus before reopening the process.

Last Wednesday, USG senators reached a consensus to create a focus group.

“We agreed a focus group can do no harm as we look for an image that is inclusive, spirited and encompasses what it means to be a pioneer beyond the hurtful images of Boone and other western expanders in American history,” said Estenson.

However, there was skepticism from some senators.

“The student body is not ready. There are still ‘Bring back Boone’ signs on campus,” said SOCS senator Craig Hirokawa at the USG meeting last Tuesday.

Kim Devigil, senior communications director at DU, said that the university is open and appreciative of a student led initiative to seek input from the campus community.