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    Media Stories on the Sioux Name

    in UND Nickname

    Posted

    Anybody who makes a Linnean leap that a school's name/logo is a catalyst for another person's racist actions/words, really needs to pull their head out of their "Fifth Point of Contact".  Those people are just as likely to say/do the same crap on any other campus, or any other part of the world. 

    As to another point, I really don't disagree that the use of the name/logo on gear, REA, etc. should bear some serious consideration and thought by the UND administration.  Then again, the NC$$ doesn't seem to mind the licensing fees that come from shot glasses, shorts with "Sioux" on the rear, Welcome mats, etc., inspite of their little edict.

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    ScottM... that would be their "Fourth Point of Contact."

    Tighten up Ranger...

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    in UND Nickname

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    There's also a Japanese mini-sub sunken in 60-foot water near Ford Island, in addition to the Arizona and Utah. There are memorials at Hiroshima and Nagasaki. We can't rewrite history. Regardless of these aggressive acts, Japan and the US are extremely strong strategic partners. Both countries overlooked their differences and moved forward. They did not point fingers to events that occurred decades ago and then use them to determine current and future decisions. Remember the past - yes. Continually use it as a crutch - no.

    The "training" -- if that's what you must call it -- of the Mudj, which Bin Laden was associated with, was very basic. It consisted of pointing and pulling the trigger of an aging Redeye and then later non-indication friend or foe variant Stinger man-portable surface-to-air missiles at anything that flew in the Afghan sky ... "die if it flies" in air defense artillery terminology. Not exactly offensive/defensive tactics or military decision-making strategy.

    For the record, modern US Army cav units, especially the ACR's, are outstanding combat teams. Adopting the Fighting Calvary nickname and logo, even using US Army logos on the Unis, would be sweet.

    Exploring the ridiculousness of nicknames

    in UND Nickname

    Posted

    A friend sent the below article to me today. I apologize in advance if already posted:

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    Exploring the ridiculousness of nicknames

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    Mike Bianchi

    SPORTS COMMENTARY

    August 10, 2005

    Now that the NCAA is in the business of legislating against "hostile and abusive" nicknames, let them not stop with American Indians.

    Let all of us have our say before the NCAA Can of Worms Committee.

    And so . . .

    - I am an animal lover and am offended by South Carolina's nickname of Gamecocks -- an obvious endorsement of the grotesque sport of cockfighting. For the NCAA to give its tacit approval to an activity in which proud and beautiful birds are bred for the purpose of mutilating and killing each other for human entertainment is appalling.

    - I am an advocate of gun control and I want the NCAA to explain why it allows Gettysburg College to use the nickname "Bullets." With nearly 30,000 gun-related deaths in America every year, isn't this the most "hostile and abusive" nickname of all?

    - I am a victim of Hurricane Charley and demand that the NCAA forbid Miami from ever again using its "Hurricanes" nickname. To extol the virtues of natural disasters that have caused devastation and death and cost our state billions of dollars is inexcusable.

    - I am an African-American and I am outraged by Ole Miss' nickname of Rebels, which is a clear glorification of the South's fight to preserve state rights and slavery in the Civil War.

    - I am a Christian woman and I am insulted by the plethora of satanic nicknames such as the Duke Blue Devils and Northwestern State Demons. For the NCAA to endorse the work of The Dark Prince himself -- the enemy of God and all of mankind -- is an assault on America as a Christian nation.

    - I am a Muslim man and I am offended by Holy Cross's nickname -- the Crusaders. Thousands of my ancestors died during the Crusades, including thousands of captives slaughtered in cold blood by Richard the Lionhearted in 1191.

    - I am a devout Hindu and am starting a petition to ban the nickname of the South Florida Bulls. The cow is a sacred animal in my religion and to caricature it as some sort of loony, ridiculous mascot is an insult to the 1.1 billion Hindus worldwide.

    - I am a peaceable pacifist from Dublin and I am disgusted by Notre Dame's stereotypical portrayal of the "Fighting" Irish as a bunch of rowdy, drunken barroom brawlers.

    - I am a snakebite victim and cannot believe the NCAA allows Florida A&M and Florida Southern to use two deadly snakes -- Rattlers and Moccasins -- as their nicknames. Poisonous snakes bite more than 8,000 Americans each year, and rattlers and moccasins are among the most dangerous.

    - I am of Roman descent and I am offended by Southern Cal's mascot, The Trojan Horse, which, according to ancient history, the Greeks used to massacre thousands of my ancestors in the bygone city of Troy.

    - I am a reformed alcoholic and would like to lodge a complaint against Vassar College calling itself the "Brewers." Binge drinking in college is an epidemic, with one study reporting that alcohol is a factor in 1,400 student deaths each year. For the NCAA to allow a nickname so closely associated to beer-making is criminal.

    - I am not a spokesperson for any group; I'm just a frightened citizen of a violent world. Which is why I'm writing to complain about the nickname of the Ithaca College Bombers. In this day and age of suicide terrorists, isn't "Bombers" an affront to all of us and much more "hostile and abusive" than Florida State paying homage to an Indian tribe?

    Collegiate Licensing Revenue Rankings

    in Community

    Posted

    For one, I have only lived here for 1 year. Secondly, this is a rather large city. Finally, who are the Broncos? Never heard of them? Will you point them out on the list from page one please. Thanks.

    Smoking me? You might be smoking, but it's something else. I have proved everyone of your statements wrong with such ease. In fact, I'm laid back on my Lay-z-boy right now by the pool this is so easy. No, I do not have a Broncos speedo on ???

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    I think the idiot stick is suggesting pole smoking... i hear that's what them big cities folks do.

    Final Five Tixs

    in Men's Hockey

    Posted

    the tixs are in Fargo, so I haven't actually seen them. I confirmed seat location last night, and I was told each seat was $133, although I've seen elsewhere where face was $122 in a similar location. Regardless.... tixs will be sold at face value, no ticketmaster charges included.

    Final Five Tixs

    in Men's Hockey

    Posted

    I'm stuck in Quantico VA for the next seven weeks and can not attend the Final Five... I have two seats available: Sec 106, row 20, seats 7/8. Asking face value: $266 ($133x2). If interested, email me at: fighting_sioux@hotmail.com. Will have two seats for the Frozen Four available as well (seat location TBD). This sucks.

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