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A small salamander-like creature native to the American southwest. The University of Utah adopted the amphibian as its mascot in 1943. In 1967, the University changed its nickname to the Runnin' Utes, altering the spelling to take advantage of the obvious play on words.

Excerpted from the University of Utah fight song: "Croak like a yewt (ute), don't go mute"

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