More Fighting Sioux

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Stewart

UND Logo Suggestion

Posted on April 12, 2010 by Stewart Schatz

I read a local blog called the BismarckMandanBlog.com. The author has some interesting views on issues and I especially like his comments on the UND Fighting Sioux. His latest is a suggestion of changing the nickname to the UND Valiant White Men. In his words: “nothing could be more "hostile" and "abusive" to the PC crowd than a white guy.”

He also has several other articles that refer to the UND nickname:

Another "hostile and abusive" logo spotted in Bismarck – ND State Highways are “hostile & abusive”
"Hostile and abusive" logo discovered in Bismarck-Mandan – ND State Patrol are “hostile & abusive”
University AD apologizes for UND’s presence at their tournament, Clint gets quoted by Dartmouth Review – Dartmouth College Athletic Director appologizes for the UND’s “offensive and wrong” nickname. Read his response on this one, it’s really good.

Spirit Lake Sioux Tribe Approves Of The UND Fighting Sioux Nickname

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Stewart Schatz

68% of the members of the Spirit Lake Sioux Tribe that voted approve of the Fighting Sioux nickname. Finally, some common sense: Ask the victims! So far, many people seem to be quick to speak for the tribal members. Maybe more should let them speak for themselves.

I honestly think that the Fighting Sioux Nickname is intended as an honor and that some fat, white, east coast lawyer decided that the proud Sioux tribes should feel offended.

However, if the tribes themselves (not the leaders, the actual members) decide that it is offensive, I say we get rid of the name.

via USA Today

Fighting Sioux Name To Be Put To A Vote

Posted on March 13, 2009 by Stewart Schatz

Eunice Davidson, a UND Fighting Sioux nickname supporter, has gathered 226 signatures from Spirit Lake tribal members which is almost 30% more signatures required to place the question to a vote. The Spirit Lake tribe is scheduled to hold the vote in May.