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+ | === The Beginning of the End of Willie Wampum (And Eventually, The Warrior) === | ||
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+ | Early in 1971, Fr. James Groppi, in a TV discussion, declared that the Indian mascot was offensive and degrading. | ||
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+ | Students, however, did not agree. | ||
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+ | The question was- who had the power to depose Willie? | ||
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+ | Willie served us well, inciting the fans and the team on to victory, but as our country moved into the 1970s, we became more aware of the feelings of others. | ||
===== Willie Wampum Dates in History ===== | ===== Willie Wampum Dates in History ===== | ||
* February 1961 – Name of " | * February 1961 – Name of " | ||
- | * Feb. 24, 1961 – " | + | * Feb. 25, 1961 – " |
- | * Feb. 15, 1971 – Student Senate passes resolution requesting the administration permanently retire the character of " | + | * Feb. 15, 1971 – Student Senate passes resolution requesting the administration permanently retire the character of " |
- | possible (16 to 9 vote) | + | |
* April 1, 1971 – Memo from James H. Scott, vice president for student affairs, to Dr. Samuel P. Sauceda, director of athletics, stating it is his “conclusion that ' | * April 1, 1971 – Memo from James H. Scott, vice president for student affairs, to Dr. Samuel P. Sauceda, director of athletics, stating it is his “conclusion that ' |