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=== The Beginning of the End of Willie Wampum (And Eventually, The Warrior) === | === The Beginning of the End of Willie Wampum (And Eventually, The Warrior) === | ||
Early in 1971, Fr. James Groppi, in a TV discussion, declared that the Indian mascot was offensive and degrading. | 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. | Students, however, did not agree. | ||
The question was- who had the power to depose Willie? | The question was- who had the power to depose Willie? | ||
- | 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 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 ===== |