NCAA Fever Rising, but Mascot Still a Contentious Issue. David Haugh.
by Haugh, David; ProQuest Information and Learning Company.
Series: SIRS Enduring Issues 2006Article 52Institutions. Publisher: Chicago Tribune, 2005ISSN: 1522-3256;.Subject(s): Indians of North America -- Attitudes | Sports team mascots | University of IllinoisDDC classification: 050 Summary: "The famous Chief Illiniwek dance that still brings some grown men to tears dates to the 19th century, has been a school tradition for 79 years and lasts about four minutes. And they will be arguing over its interpretation longer than any clock or calendar can measure." (CHICAGO TRIBUNE) This article examines the controversy surrounding the University of Illinois' continuing use of an Indian mascot despite complaints from Native Americans who find it racist and offensive.| Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Date due |
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Originally Published: NCAA Fever Rising, but Mascot Still a Contentious Issue, March 22, 2005; pp. n.p..
"The famous Chief Illiniwek dance that still brings some grown men to tears dates to the 19th century, has been a school tradition for 79 years and lasts about four minutes. And they will be arguing over its interpretation longer than any clock or calendar can measure." (CHICAGO TRIBUNE) This article examines the controversy surrounding the University of Illinois' continuing use of an Indian mascot despite complaints from Native Americans who find it racist and offensive.
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