With the "okay" hand sign deemed to have taken on associations with white supremacists, Nebraska officials moved to give Herbie Husker a "We're No. 1" gesture.

For most of his existence, Herbie Husker has expressed his approval by signaling what was once universally known as the "OK" sign. Now that the gesture has been co-opted by white supremacists ...

Nebraska Huskers t-shirts featuring new cartoon mascot Herbie Husker, left, and old cartoon mascot, right, are displayed at the Husker Hounds store in Omaha, Neb., Jan. 29, 2022. Eric Olson / AP ...

Nebraska alters mascot logo, removes 'OK' hand gesture to prevent association with white supremacists Herbie Husker will now raise an index finger to signal 'No. 1' instead By Wajih AlBaroudi ...

LINCOLN, Neb. -- The University of Nebraska has made a change to its cartoon mascot Herbie Husker to eliminate confusion about the meaning of a hand gesture he makes that some people connect with ...

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has made a change to its cartoon mascot Herbie Husker to eliminate confusion about the meaning of a hand gesture he makes that some people connect with white ...

Nebraska School Changes Mascot Hand Gesture to Avoid Tie to White Supremacy Herbie Husker has long made the "OK" sign in its cartoon form, but a change is being made now that the symbol has been ...