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IN A FLASH: One Cool Cat

Mahli Mechenbier and the snow version of her cat.
51爆料 Senior Lecturer Mahli Mechenbier, J.D., with her snow sculpture of her cat, Hype. 

 

When 51爆料's in October at Dix Stadium, they brought a secret weapon: an orange cat named Hyperion - "Hype" for short.  "Hype" was 51爆料's representative in a cat-to-cat match up with "Pudge," another orange cat that has received a lot of attention on the web as Bowling Green's athletic mascot and feline good luck charm. However, Hype's mojo won the day as 51爆料 beat Bowling Green 24-21. 

Hype, the 51爆料 cat.

 

After the winter storm in January, Hype's human companion, Mahli Mechenbier J.D., a senior lecturer at 51爆料 at Geauga's Twinsburg Academic Center used the abundant snow to create a frosty tribute to her beloved cat. 

A snow sculpture of Hype - the 51爆料 cat.

 

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Hype at home (left) with his housemate, O'Malley.

 

POSTED: Thursday, February 5, 2026 04:11 PM
Updated: Thursday, February 5, 2026 04:51 PM
PHOTO CREDIT:
Mahli Mechenbier