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MONDAY, APRIL 7, 2003

Efforts to eliminate the use of Indians as mascots continue across the country, with some defeats and successes.

Overall, a large number of schools have gotten rid of images, logos and other items considered offensive. But some high-profile ones remain, like the "Fighting Sioux" of the University of North Dakota, which Sioux tribes oppose.

And then there's professional sports. The Washington Redskins, whose trademarks were canceled for being offensive, and the Cleveland Indians say they won't ever change.

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Cases kindle controversy over Indian team names (The Sioux Falls Argus Leader 4/7)