Dave Berger Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 For your consideration: The University of North Dakota Pilots Discuss. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siouxfan_inDenver Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 See nickname thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Berger Posted December 18, 2010 Author Share Posted December 18, 2010 See nickname thread. I started a new thread so I could add a poll and direct users to a blog post on this specific topic. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
passit_offthegoalie Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82SiouxGuy Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 Pilots --- Bethel College (Mishawaka, Indiana) Louisiana State University-Shreveport (Shreveport, Louisiana) University of Portland (Portland, Oregon) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siouxfan_inDenver Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 Not getting at that. I an saying there is already a University with the nickname, which I pointed out on the other thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siouxfan_inDenver Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 Pilots --- Bethel College (Mishawaka, Indiana) Louisiana State University-Shreveport (Shreveport, Louisiana) University of Portland (Portland, Oregon) My point exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Berger Posted December 18, 2010 Author Share Posted December 18, 2010 My point exactly. From my (updated) blog post: I have no problem with North Dakota being the fourth team in the nation (and first in our region) to be called the Pilots, given that the name fares so strongly in every other area. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoHawks! Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 I like "Aviators" better. The womens teams could be the Lady Aviators Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakota fairways Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 One of the first Alaskan bush pilots was a graduate of UND from Hatton, named Carl Ben Eielson. He started air mail in Alaska, was one of the first to fly over the north pole and died flying a rescue mission to a stranded freighter off the Siberian coast. So, how about Bush Pilots? Still not my favorite, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82SiouxGuy Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 I like "Aviators" better. The womens teams could be the Lady Aviators At first glance I like it better than Pilots also. Is it too long a word for chants or a good fight song? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottM Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 F**k no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeauxSioux Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 F**k no. You don't like anything. Well..... that is besides Sioux. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yzerman19 Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 I think that two word names are a must for cadence with the two words of North Dakota... What about the Dust Devils...you could make a cool logo out of that, it fits the prairie, and is two words... Logo could be a mean looking devil coming out of a tornado...Devils for short... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82SiouxGuy Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 I think that two word names are a must for cadence with the two words of North Dakota... What about the Dust Devils...you could make a cool logo out of that, it fits the prairie, and is two words... Logo could be a mean looking devil coming out of a tornado...Devils for short... Aviators has the same number of syllables as North Dakota. That would give you the cadence you mentioned. I like the idea of a prairie theme also, but not crazy about Dust Devils, or using Devils for short. Plus it could become an issue for some in the religious community. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackheart Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 Aviators has the same number of syllables as North Dakota. That would give you the cadence you mentioned. I like the idea of a prairie theme also, but not crazy about Dust Devils, or using Devils for short. Plus it could become an issue for some in the religious community. Well South Park voted on Turd Sandwich vs Giant Douche...But John Hill is already the Giant Douche and the Gofer program is currently a Turd Sandwich...I guess neither of those will work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 We have to pick something that's "diverse" and "inclusive" don'cha know or din'cha hear? There's more than just and aviation school at UND. This notion: FAIL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82SiouxGuy Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 We have to pick something that's "diverse" and "inclusive" don'cha know or din'cha hear? There's more than just and aviation school at UND. This notion: FAIL. Diverse and also inclusive is a pretty high bar. It will get you something like the Human Being mascot on the TV show "Community". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 I'm just parrotting the "wise and knowing" crowd that got us here. {puke} Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82SiouxGuy Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 I'm just parrotting the "wise and knowing" crowd that got us here. {puke} I don't remember anyone saying that the name had to be both diverse and inclusive. I believe that both terms, or something like them, were used to describe the process. Something like "there is a lot of diversity in the different groups of stakeholders for the University of North Dakota and we want to make sure that they are all included in the process so that they are able to provide feedback". Not exactly the same. One says "we want to find some 'ideal' name that everyone will love" which guarantees that noone will like it. The other says "we want to give everyone a chance to have a say and then we will pick the best from everything that is said". It doesn't guarantee a great name but it leaves the possibility open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fetch Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 has anyone ever found out if North Stars was usable or is there still a copyright or what ever it is on it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Sioux Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 I like North Stars! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxbow6 Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 F**k no. Any chance you can elaborate on your position so it becomes a little clearer to all of us!?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big A HG Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 Not a good nickname. Period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegeneralmcc Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 I graduated from the aerospace program and no thanks...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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