| In 1965, UNO students voted and chose the school's colors of silver and blue and chose the name "Privateers." |
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| In 1984 UNO adopted Lafitte, the silver and blue alligator dressed as a Privateer for its mascot. Lafitte appears at games with the cheerleaders and dance team and attends other UNO functions as well. |
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| Lafitte all dressed up for Homecoming |
| New Lafitte costume introducted in 2004 |
| Let's give a cheer for old UNO, Fling out her banner, forward we go, Come on let's carry her colors Silver & Blue Shout out her praises true. U-N-O! Our Privateers will march on to fame, New Orleans glory they will proclaim, So let that UNO spirit frighten our foe, Let's hear it for UNO! |
| Fight Song |
| The newest addition to the mascot family, Air Pierre. Air Pierre officially came to UNO in 2005. |
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| Air Pierre with former Presidents George Bush & Bill Clinton |