Facebook Twitter Email
FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 2002

A South Dakota paper says the team's name won't have an effect on the debate over Indians as mascots, but the "Whities" of University of Northern Colorado are certainly getting a lot of mileage.

The intramural basketball team and its nickname have gotten media attention nationwide as reporter descend on the school's campus to get a glimpse of the players and their famous t-shirts. "Everything's going to be all white," the shirt reads.

Get the Story:
Irked by Mascot, Team Retaliates (The Los Angeles Times 3/15)

Related Stories:
Editorial: Wrong on 'Whities' (3/15)
Opinion: Indians on Indians (3/14)
Get your 'Whities' t-shirt (3/13)
'Whities' team drawing attention (3/12)
Students call themselves 'Whities' (3/11)