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SigKap, was your pride really in the MASCOT? Or was it in the school itself? Did you matriculate through the Redskin mascot? What exactly was the source of pride?
I went to FSU, home of the Seminoles. We have war chants, Renegade the horse, and Chief Osceola. We also have a "pow wow" (pep rally) every year for homecoming.
The REAL Seminoles protest before almost every game. They have consistently voiced their disdain at being used this way. Yet, the traditions are so deep that I seriously doubt it will ever change. I have attended seminars and done extensive research on the background of the Seminole. They are TOTALLY misrepresented by my university...yet I still get chill in the pregame ritual when Renegade runs onto the field and Chief Osceola buries the burning spear in midfield.
My point is that I am vehemently against using NA's as team mascots, yet I, too, am affected by the rich tradition behind the way the University uses the mascot.
It's difficult.
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