Indian+Mascots


 * Robby Nelson**
 * Thesis-** Many tribes believe that sports logos are racist to their nature, while other tribes think it's an honor to have sports logos named after them.

want sports teams to get rid of their logos and their names. They think that the logos are not an accurate depiction of the way they live. Many professional teams have Indian logos, but no teams have changed their logos. They argue that they have the right to name their team whatever they want. Almost every team has changed their logo collegiately with the exception of Florida State University. Over 600 high school teams have changed their logos since the '70s including Niles West High School. The topic will remain cintroversial in the coming years as more teams continue to change their name.
 * Summary-** Indian logos have been a controversial topic since the early '70s. Some tribes believe it is an honor to have sports teams named after them. Other tribes










 * Timeline**
 * 1970-** University of Oklahoma discontinues use of Little Red Mascot
 * 1972-** Stanford Universiy retires its Indian Mascot
 * 1975-** Syracuse University discontinues using the Saltine Warrior Mascot
 * 1980-** Southern Oregon University drops its Red Raiders Mascot
 * 1992-** Central High School in Naperville, Illinois retires its redskin mascot
 * 1994-** St. Johns University, Americas largest catholic school, drops replaces its Redman Mascot.
 * 1996-** The University of Tennessee stops using its Chief
 * 1999-** The redskins logo is brought to court
 * 2001-** More than 600 academic institutions change their Indian name and mascot
 * 2009-** The North Dakota fighting sioux retire their logo

Do you think the following logos should be discontinued? (answer yes or no and explain)