Beaver College in Glenside PA (my neck of the woods) actually did change its name a couple of years ago, to Arcadia University. Apparently it was a constant source of irritation to all involved, particularly the admissions office. Everytime you turn around...imagine typing "Beaver" into a search engine.
Reuben np: Harry Connick, Jr. "Songs I Heard" Brian Gross <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Victor wrote: > > There's also a Beaver University but just recently, in the past year, I > think there was a move to change the name to something else...I'm not > sure > where it's located, but I heard about out on a morning talk show. > > now me: > It is Beaver College in Glenside PA (just outside Philly) > > and my question: > Does Wet Beaver Creak? > > Brei (of Magsnbrei) who has been to Intercourse, Blue Balls, and > Bird-In-Hand, all in Pennsylvania Dutch country (and you thought they > were prudes ;-)) > > np: a quiet office > -- > After twenty-three years you'd think I could find > A way to let you know somehow > That I want to see your smiling face > Forty-five years from now. > > --Stan Rogers
