June 8, 2001

Mascot Watch

By JENNIFER JACOBSON

San Diego State University

MASCOT: Monty MontezumaCRITICS SAY: The mascot is culturally insensitive to Mexican people because they don't use diminutives to refer to historical figures.WHAT'S HAPPENED: Last month, following a recommendation from students, professors, alumni, and community members, the university's president, Stephen L. Weber, retired the 80-year-old Monty Montezuma and promoted him to a new role as the university's "ambassador." He will be referred to as Montezuma and

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