The University of Illinois Springfield will have a different look on the sidelines.
The school's athletic department has announced it will retire the mascot, known as Cozmo. UIS plans to find a new mascot for next season.
A news release says "Now it is time to move forward with a new mascot that reflects the proud legacy of Prairie Stars, brings new energy to our games and builds a loyal student and alumni following."
Cozmo first appeared in 2010 and replaced what was known as "Angry Star." An earlier mascot was a Prairie Dog.
UIS is expected to announce the next mascot in April. A campus committee has been formed to consider ideas.
