Fighting Sioux name and logo face NCAA policy clash
North Dakota fights to keep its Fighting Sioux nickname and logo amid NCAA rules. The state sues after the policy led to sanctions and possible settlement talks with the NCAA. Attorneys note copyright and community impact as the dispute tests policy against tradition.
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North Dakota
Fighting Sioux
Wayne Stenehjem
Grand Forks
N.D
Charles E. Kupchella
Florida State
Kupchella
Florida State University
FSU
Cope Saeko Srk
Spirit Lake Tribe of Indians
Stenehjem
University of North Dakota
Dave Hakstol
The
Michigan
Denver
Controversial Mascots Across Five Pro Sports Leagues
Five major pro sports leagues still use American Indian imagery. The Washington Redskins, Kansas City Chiefs, Cleveland Indians, Atlanta Braves, and others face ongoing criticism from American Indian groups over nicknames logos and chants.
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Washington Redskins
NFL
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
U.S
Forbes Magazine
Kansas City Chiefs
Kansas City
Atlanta Braves
Boston
Milwaukee
Atlanta
Frank LaMere
Cleveland
Roseanne Barr
LaMere
Iowa colleges end mascot wars before NCAA push
Scott Dochterman notes four Iowa colleges altered nicknames in 15 years to avoid Indian symbols. Simpson College moved Redmen to Storm in 1992, removing "The Scalp Song" and noting ethical duty to Native heritage. Morningside College changed from Maroon Chiefs to Mustangs in 1998 and Southeastern Community College shifted from Blackhawks after Chief Blackhawk era.
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Scott Dochterman
Gazette Indianola
Iowa
NCAA
Indianola
Simpson College
Redmen
Storm
Simpson
John Sirianni
Sirianni
Stephen Jennings
Morningside College
Sioux City
Maroon Chiefs
Southeastern Community College
West Burlington
Blackhawks
Chief Blackhawk
Scalp Song and Mascot Change Reflected in Iowa Colleges
The piece traces historic fight songs and mascot changes at Simpson College and Muscatine Community College, noting Indian imagery shifts at Indian Hills and broader NCAA policy on American Indian mascots. Iowa officials Fred Mims comments on NCAA reforms and school compliance.
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Simpson College
Indianola
Victoria
Black Hawks
Muscatine Community College
Cardinals
Indian Hills
Ottumwa
Centerville
Warriors
University of Iowa
PCA
NCAA
NCAA battle over symbols sparks debate in South
The NCAA bars predetermined postseason contests in South Carolina and Mississippi due to Confederate flags while allowing nonpredetermined events in those states. Critics question consistency as groups argue about Native American imagery and other nicknames, with support noting historical context and others demanding broader policy fixes.
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Scott Dochtermaine
Iowa City
NCAA
South Carolina
Mississippi
Robert Vowels
Minority Opportunities and Interests Committee
South
University of Mississippi
Reb
Dixie
Notre Dame
Florida
Tom Feeney
Rfla
USA Today
Holy Cross Crusaders
Louisiana-Lafayette
Blue Demons
DePaul
Wake Forest
Carol Greta
Iowa Department of Education
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