Today the Ohio Buckeye especially symbolizes Ohio State University, particularly with regard to intercollegiate athletics. But even at OSU the buckeye is a relatively new symbol. During the 1920s the buckeye gradually assumed an unofficial role as a school symbol through references in the news media. In 1930, a recent OSU graduate, Milton Caniff, who later became popular as the creator of a popular comic strip (Steve Canyon), designed and began to promote a logo consisting of a buckeye leaf and several fruits. He continued doing this until September, 1950, when the University accepted the logo as its official symbol. Today, this stylized buckeye emblem assumes a prominent place at the base of the University's seal.