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• Students Vote On New School Names, Mascots, Colors

Options students will vote on Students in both Jay and Regional School Unit 36 will vote on new names, mascots and colors for the high and middle schools on Tuesday, April 5. The two school systems will become RSU 73 on July 1.

• Sun-Journal Lewiston, Me.
• March 31, 2011

• Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress:Another Attempt at Eliminating Native American Mascots

Introduction. II. Background. A. Racial Imagery. B.The Impact of Native American Mascots. C.Other Attempts at a Remedy. in. Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress. A.Elements of Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress. B.Extreme and Outrageous Conduct. C.Severe Emotional Distress. IV. Analysis A.Extreme and Outrageous Conduct B. Severe Emotional Distress. V. Policy. VI. Conclusion

• The Journal of Gender, Race & Justice
• Nbr. 3-2, May 2000

• Offensive Mascots

The controversy over the use of college athletic team names and mascots pertaining to Native Americans just got put back on the front burner ("Symbols, stay home,' Associated Press, Aug. 6, Sports section). The National Collegiate Athletic Association's executive committee adopted a new policy Aug. 5 for NCAA colleges that said, "Mascots, nicknames or images deemed hostile or abusive in terms of race, ethnicity and national origin should not be visible at the championship events that we (they) control.'

• The Sun (San Bernardino, CA)
• August 13, 2005

• Rethinking Mascots Symposium to Explore Schools' Use of Native American Names, Logos

In a state with four Native American tribes, school nicknames like Redskins, Braves, Warriors and simply, Indians, as well as their accompanying mascots, are offensive to many. Yet, while several Maine schools have changed their names and logos to reflect changing times, others are sticking with tradition.

• Bangor Daily News
• May 17, 2010

• Sixteen Feisty College Mascots Announced For 10th Annual Capital One All-America Mascot Team.

Defending champ "Big Blue" from Old Dominion University exudes confidence in quest to become second repeat winner in program's history MCLEAN, Va. -...

• Business Wire
• August 29, 2011

• School Mascots Not Just Warm and Fuzzy

Mascots might be all fun and games on the field, but stepping inside the costume is serious business. One of the things people don't understand is that a mascot is more than just a fuzzy character," said Max Marcucci, 18, a senior at Thomas Jefferson High School who has worn the jaguar costume for four years. "It's an extension of the public relations office and it's a symbol of the community.

• Tribune - Review / Pittsburgh Tribune - Review
• December 09, 2010

• Heres a List of the Best College Football Mascots

For some reason, at the start of this college football season, much of the talk has been about mascots. Many national media outlets have presented a listing of the "Best Mascots in College Football. Well, for what it is worth, here is my list:

• Charleston Daily Mail
• September 10, 2010

• Power to Retire Five of Team's Mascots

The Power Pack mascots for the West Virginia Power baseball team will head into the sunset to make way for a new face at Appalachian Power Park tonight. Andy Milovich, the team's executive vice president, said Monday he's fired Axe, Gusty, Pyro, Hydro and Charlie and the five have plans to go to Washington D.C., to work with the federal government.

• Charleston Daily Mail
• August 31, 2010

• Insult or honor? Indian-themed mascots are a tradition for thousands of school and pro sports teams in the U.S. But many Native Americans find the imagery offensive.

[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Branden Lloyd and the rest of the football team at Mukwonago High School in Wisconsin have a ritual they perform before each ...

• New York Times Upfront
• Vol. 144 Nbr. 10, February 2012

• Baltimore Ravens Mascots Joining Maryland Zoo Visitors for Breakfast

Rise and Conquer, the two Baltimore Ravens mascots, will soon be joining visitors at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore for breakfast. The event will be held for members of the Ravens Rookies Kids Club on July 16 from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Members and their families will get a buffet-style breakfast, football activities and interactions with Ravens cheerleaders, Poe the mascot and zoo staff.

• The Daily Record (Baltimore)
• July 01, 2011