Why is Indiana's mascot a bison? Explaining the history behind Hoosier the Bison

Universities and colleges allow people to become part of something bigger than themselves. Part of that identity comes with a mascot, which provides a physical representation of the school and usually cheers on its sports teams or attends public events. The University of Indiana has been called "the Hoosiers" since 1923, but that never really made for a good mascot. While the origin of the term is unknown, it is used to describe people from the state of Indiana. This presented the school with a problem. IU couldn't be like Ohio State with its...