Benny Beaver is seen and used by customers all over the world. “You can’t say, 'Hey don’t look at our artwork,” Freeby said. It has to be perfect. Not just anyone can create new works base ...

And an OSU mascot: The beaver is also Oregon State University’s athletic-team mascot and part of the university’s logo. The Benny Beaver mascot was officially adopted in the early 1950’s ...

Benny Beaver hangs out on the court during half time as he waits for an Oregon State Beavers game to resume. He has ben the schools mascot since 1952. / ABIGAIL DOLLINS / USA TODAY NETWORK Oregon ...