OXFORD, Miss. -- It would be so much simpler if only the University of Mississippi mascot was some goofy animal. Like the Georgia Bulldog or the Florida Gator. It wouldn't even have to be an animal.

A mascot parade featuring Louie, the St. Louis Blues’ mascot, will start at noon. The 12,000-square-foot museum on the banks of the Mississippi is dedicated to telling the story of the factors ...