<P> For 17 years the university did not settle on an "official" mascot until the chancellor appointed a group of students and faculty to create a mascot and logo . University administration considered introducing a new mascot (a wolf or lion were likely candidates), but the student body supported Otto . He was recognized as the official mascot of Syracuse University by 1995 . </P> <P> In general, most of Otto's social media activity happens through pictures and videos . Additionally, he frequently retweets or shares other University pages in order to promote sports games, events such as the career fair, and instilling pride in SU fans . </P> <P> Otto the Orange is also verified across all of his platforms, meaning the companies of the social networks have acknowledged his accounts as genuine . </P> <P> The first picture posted by Otto was added January 13, 2014 . The photo was a picture of a cupcake with a frosting version of Otto sitting on top . The instagram page is regularly updated with photos of Otto with fans, playing out in snow, and places around campus . </P>

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