TCU claims to change school mascot from Horned Frogs to Squirrels in April Fool's Day prank

Don't believe everything that you see on social media on Monday.April Fool's Day pranks are popping up left and right, including one from TCU claiming that they are planning to change the school mascot.A 2-minute video posted to social media simply says, "It’s time for a change. Thank you, Horned Frog Family."In the video, TCU Chancellor Victor Boschini says the university will change its mascot from the Horned Frogs to the Squirrels.

"READ MORE: April Fools' Day: The top prankster US cities and states, according to surveyThe video includes new TCU logo with a purple squirrel."It's crucial that our university's mascot reflects the ideals and aspirations of our campus," explained Boschini. "The squirrel embodies qualities such as adaptability, resourcefulness and tenacity."The video showed a distraught Super Frog wandering the campus and news of the change.

Source: Education Headlines (educationheadlines.net)

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