Monmouth’s beloved mascot has gone through quite the glow-up—from an actual hawk many decades ago to the feathered, fist-pumping, crowd-hyping Shadow we know today.

Through the years, a kettle of students has donned various iterations of the costume to keep Hawk Pride soaring—all while sticking to the golden rule: never reveal who’s behind the beak. But now’s your chance to spill the birdseed! If you ever were Shadow, we want to hear everything. What was it like behind the mask? Any epic mascot fails? Secret dance moves? Tail-pulling incidents? And even if you never suited up, we still want to hear your best Shadow stories—whether it’s a game-day selfie, a memorable mascot moment, or just a time Shadow made your day.

Send your stories and pictures to magazine@monmouth.edu and help us unmask the magic of Monmouth’s most mysterious role!