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School asked to explain team nicknames, logos (mascot police again)
GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- The University of North Dakota and 30 other schools have been asked by the NCAA to explain their use of American Indian nicknames and logos.The schools have until May first to submit their reply to an NCAA panel. The agency says it's not certain what actions, if any, it will take at this point. The 31 schools were identified as those that drew complaints in 2002 for their use of Indian nicknames and mascots. They were asked to respond to a ten-question survey. In UND's case, it asked about the origin of the Fighting Sioux nickname and its use. The NCAA's Minority Opportunities and Interests Committee wants the schools to do a follow-up analysis that includes a dialogue with students, community members and Indian tribes. UND vice president Phil Harmeson says the school set up a commission in 2000 to study the issue, so it already has a head start. It's occurred to me that the University of Colorado mascot, the Buffalo, exploits animals and reminds Native Americans of painful chapters in their history. In honor of Professor Ward Churchill and so many other faculty members, I recommend that it be changed to either the "L'il Eichmanns" or perhaps the "Quislings." Posted by: Atomic Conspiracy 2005-02-16 |
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