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CU Boulder cites post-9/11 security provision in hiding Ralphie's whereabouts

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The University of Colorado is so serious about keeping beloved buffalo mascot Ralphie's home location secret, officials redacted her ranch name and location from a Daily Camera records request, citing a provision created after 9/11 to protect against the release of sensitive security matters.

"This is a very creative use of that exception," said Jeff Roberts, executive director of the Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition. "I'm assuming that protecting Ralphie from frat boys is their reasoning. I think this provision of CORA was intended to address more serious matters than the location of a college mascot.