Tigering: Memoir of an Ivy League Mascot

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By Rainwater Kapustin ’95

Published Jan. 21, 2016

(CreateSpace) In this memoir of her experience as the Princeton Tiger mascot, Kapustin describes mascot camp, how she was attacked by students from three universities, and being interviewed by Bill Cosby. She also explores the relationships she developed — with concession stand workers, children, athletes, alumni, and the mascots of other teams.

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