Mascot WatchArkansas 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... Copyright © 2008 by The Chronicle of Higher Education Subscribe | About The Chronicle | Contact us | Terms of use | Privacy policy | Help |