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The University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish [95] and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette's "Ragin' Cajuns" are sometimes cited as counter-arguments to those that favor change. However, rather than referring to "others" these teams employ symbols that European American cultures have historically used to represent themselves. [ 96 ]
The use of terms and images referring to Native Americans/First Nations as the name or mascot for a sports team is a topic of public controversy in the United States and in Canada. The documents most often cited to justify the trend for change are an advisory opinion by the United States Commission on Civil Rights in 2001 [ 1 ] and a resolution ...
The Fighting Irish logo features a side view of The Leprechaun with his fists up, ready to battle anyone that comes his way. The live version is a student, chosen annually at tryouts, dressed in a cutaway green suit and Irish country hat.
Notre Dame went on to win the game, and the press reported the game as a victory for the Fighting Irish. Notre Dame was originally referred to as the Catholics during the 1800s, before being ...
The rise of Indigenous rights movements has led to controversy regarding the continuation of practices rooted in colonialism. [3] Using Indigenous names and mascots, like the former Washington Football Team name, extends beyond racial insensitivity; it reinforces colonialism and erases Indigenous identity and land. [ 1 ]
“The years passed swiftly and the school began to take a place in the sports world …’Fighting Irish’ took on a new meaning. The unknown of a few years past has boldly taken a place among ...
When one tribe refused permission, [28] the state Board of Higher Education proceeded with plans to eliminate the Fighting Sioux name and logo. In 2011, the State Legislature voted that the university should retain the name but in a 2012 referendum the voters decided to proceed with the change, which has been completed but no alternative ...
The Northern Illinois Huskies upset Notre Dame Fighting Irish 16-14 in South Bend to pull off the biggest win in the program's history. The team was 0-14 against top-10 ranked teams prior to ...