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Thursday, 04 November 2021

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New mascot design delayed after questions about originality

The Lufkin News 04 Nov 2021

(AP) — An announcement on a new high school mascot has been delayed after it was discovered that some of the designs submitted for the vote weren't original ... The mascot committee and high ... It had been the school's mascot since 1951.

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State rep. introducing bill to ban using Native American mascots, imagery for public schools

WPXI 04 Nov 2021

PITTSBURGH — A state representative out of Philadelphia is introducing legislation that would ban the use of Native American mascots or logos in public schools ... Christopher Rabb, over 60 public schools across Pennsylvania use or refer to indigenous culture in their mascots and logos.

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Should PA ban Native American mascots in schools? This state bill would do so

Daily American 04 Nov 2021

A Democratic state lawmaker is pushing legislation to ban Native American mascots in schools in Pennsylvania, saying more than 60 districts still have them and are offensive ... Erie School Board president gets little support to change East MS Native American mascot ... Neshaminy mascot nickname does not violate law, can be used.

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Pa. lawmaker pushing to eliminate Native American mascots, images for sports teams

Pittsburgh Tribune Review 04 Nov 2021

A Pennsylvania lawmaker from Philadelphia is introducing legislation that would ban schools from using Native American as mascots ... Chris Rabb, D-Philadelphia, said more than 60 schools and sports teams in Pennsylvania still use or refer to indigenous culture in their mascots and logos ... In July 2020 Shady Side Academy stopped using its Indian mascot.

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USD 383 | Board VP Brighton recommends changing MHS Indian mascot by 2022

The Mercury 04 Nov 2021

Manhattan-Ogden school board vice president Kristin Brighton said during the board meeting Wednesday evening that she would like to see the board take a “hard look” at changing Manhattan High School's Indian mascot by next year ... “The Indian was adopted as the MHS mascot in 1940,” Brighton said.

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FROM THE PUBLISHER | Ground rules for the mascot debate

The Mercury 04 Nov 2021

Kristin Brighton, a Manhattan school board member, decided Wednesday night to bring up the high school mascot issue again. She wants to get rid of the Indian mascot, saying whatever the new mascot is shouldn’t be a human ... I strongly doubt that a vote to get rid of the mascot would settle anything.

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Hartford schools superintendent recommends dropping 'Indians' mascot

The Herald Palladium 04 Nov 2021

HARTFORD — The Hartford Public Schools superintendent is recommending the district drop its mascot name, which is known as the “Indians .” ... Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians sent a resolution, condemning the use of any Indian nicknames or mascots by all non-native organizations.

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Group sues Colorado over ban on Native American school mascots

The Tribune Greeley 04 Nov 2021

A North Dakota-based organization this week sued Colorado for banning American Indian school mascots, arguing the state shouldn’t outlaw culturally-sensitive uses of Native American names and imagery ... The American Psychological Association called for these types of mascots to be retired in 2005.

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Indianola's new school board members favor keeping the 'Indians' mascot

The Des Moines Register 03 Nov 2021

10 people were vying for 3 seats on the Indianola school board. Ryan Werling, Tim Mills and Mack Rankin take top numbers in unofficial results ... .

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Hanover ready for mascot makeover

Concord Monitor 03 Nov 2021

... — and the new mascot and logo will be unveiled...

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UF needs a new mascot. Ditch the Gator. Try the Lapdog. | Commentary

Orlando Sentinel 03 Nov 2021

Talk about getting chomped ... ....

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Hanover High School mascot voting derailed by confusion, copycat logos

Lebanon Valley News 03 Nov 2021

HANOVER — The debate over Hanover High School’s next mascot ...

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Houston Texans TORO Named 2021 NFL Mascot of the Year

Houston Forward Times 03 Nov 2021

The award is voted on by all 26 NFL mascots at the NFL Mascot Summit each year and given to the NFL mascot who achieved the highest success overall ... This year’s NFL Mascot Summit, where NFL mascots share best practices and begin preparations for the upcoming season, was held virtually and concluded with the NFL Mascot Awards.

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2 more Michigan school districts dropping Indian mascots

San Francisco Chronicle 02 Nov 2021

The Indian mascot will no longer be used by the end of the school year ... The Saranac school board last week voted to “respectfully retire the Redskin mascot.".

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Mason City School board furthers discussion about mascot, branding changes

Globe Gazette 02 Nov 2021

Although no decision was made at the Monday night meeting, the conversation among the Mason City School board directors had a common theme. it's time to change the mascot ... .