First Hawaii had to change their name from the Rainbows to the "Rainbow Warriors." University of Louisiana at Monroe (formerly Northeastern Louisiana) had to change from Indians to "Warhawks." Now, it's North Dakota's turn. The school is being pressured by a lawsuit filed by six Native American students, along with a proposed ban by NCAA themselves, which could pave the possibility for UND to change the name to something else other than the Fighting Sioux (read here).
My take: It's the continuous water down of society. Just because one set of people don't like it, doesn't mean the majority doesn't like it either. These set of students who filed a lawsuit are gonna have a rude awakening. Majority rules and they'll most likely lose a lot of money that they might not finish college or have enough to pay bills afterward. It's a damn shame. This issue should be left alone.
UND athletics' biggest sport is men's ice hockey. Contenders for the NCAA D-I title and some players even going to the NHL. I'm pretty sure these students are probably closeted UM fans? Maybe? Who knows.
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