It sure does. It also is yet another conflicting message... We seem to get a story that basically says the nickname is gone, and then the next day, we get a story that indicates there is still hope.
Only students, University Employees (faculty, staff, etc.) and Alumni should have a say in the nickname. In other words, only people directly connected to UND should have a say.
No need to freak out. What difference does nomenclature mean when the teams are crappy? (valpo and uw-l) I actually think UW-L is probably better then valpo was. Get out there and support the guys! We already know next year's schedule will be better.