April 11, 2008

Mascot Watch

Arkansas State U.

Old nickname: Indians

New nickname: Red Wolves

What's happening: Another American Indian mascot bites the dust.

The details: After 77 years as the Indians, Arkansas State University unveiled its new nickname, the Red Wolves, last month. Its teams will use the name starting in the fall semester. Along with the nickname went the university's "Indian Family" trio of mascots: Chief Big Track, named for the Osage leader, and an unnamed Indian brave and

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