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THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 2001

Troy Erickson: "I challenge anyone to make a successful case to prove that 'Fighting Sioux' is in any way insulting. It can't be done because it is an honor, not an insult. . ."

Jon-Erik G. Storm: "If North Dakota wants to improve its image, why not take the much simpler step of changing the name of the university's mascot? 'Dakotah' means friend, right?"

Get the Story:
MAILBAG: Fighting Sioux nickname honors Native Americans (The Grand Forks Herald 8/2)

Relevant Links:
The University of North Dakota - http://www.und.edu

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