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From 1954 to 1994 Marquette athletics nickname was officially the [[Warriors]] for all sports. Prior to that period, athletic teams were known as the [[Blue & Gold]] unofficially, | From 1954 to 1994 Marquette athletics nickname was officially the [[Warriors]] for all sports. Prior to that period, athletic teams were known as the [[Blue & Gold]] unofficially, | ||
- | In 1993-1994 Father DiUlio, who was the president of the university at the time, outraged students and alums by deciding to change the team's athletic | + | In 1993-1994 Father DiUlio, who was the president of the university at the time, outraged students and alums by deciding to change the team's athletic |
- | Since that time, the name change has always bubbled near the surface of the emotions of a large number of Marquette | + | Since that time, the name change has always bubbled near the surface of the emotions of a large number of Marquette |
- | The debate went on for a year from May 2004 to May 2005, during which time the board of trustees passed a resolution stating that " | + | The debate went on for a year from May 2004 to May 2005, during which time the board of trustees passed a resolution stating that " |
Despite that mandate from the Marquette Community, the Board of Trustees rejected " | Despite that mandate from the Marquette Community, the Board of Trustees rejected " | ||
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- Regardless, and likely a direct consequence of the university' | - Regardless, and likely a direct consequence of the university' | ||
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* Circa 1892-1916 – Football team is known as “blue and gold” or “football squad.” | * Circa 1892-1916 – Football team is known as “blue and gold” or “football squad.” | ||
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* Oct. 28, 1960 – Marquette Tribune article reports that at the Student Senate meeting on Oct. 26, 1960 a motion passed to form a committee to effect the Warrior caricature | * Oct. 28, 1960 – Marquette Tribune article reports that at the Student Senate meeting on Oct. 26, 1960 a motion passed to form a committee to effect the Warrior caricature | ||
- | * Feb. 1961 – name of Willie Wampum emerges from a student who won $5 in a “Name the Warrior” contest | + | * Feb. 1961 – name of [[Willie Wampum]] emerges from a student who won $5 in a “Name the Warrior” contest |
- | * Feb. 24, 1961 – Willie Wampum first appears at a Marquette basketball game | + | * Feb. 24, 1961 – [[Willie Wampum]] first appears at a Marquette basketball game |
- | * Feb. 15, 1971 – Student Senate passes resolution requesting the administration permanently retire the character of Willie Wampum as soon as possible (16 to 9 vote) | + | * Feb. 15, 1971 – Student Senate passes resolution requesting the administration permanently retire the character of [[Willie Wampum]] as soon as 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 Willie Wampum as he is currently known, named, and symbolized, be retired now and the designation of ‘Warriors’ be retained.” | + | * 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 [[Willie Wampum]] as he is currently known, named, and symbolized, be retired now and the designation of ‘Warriors’ be retained.” |
* Nov. 7, 1978 – Marquette Tribune article notes that the Committee on Student Life “approved a proposal last week to develop an ‘American Indian Symbol’ that would represent Marquette University primarily at athletic events.” | * Nov. 7, 1978 – Marquette Tribune article notes that the Committee on Student Life “approved a proposal last week to develop an ‘American Indian Symbol’ that would represent Marquette University primarily at athletic events.” | ||
- | * Feb. 10, 1980 – “First Warrior” makes his debut at the Duke basketball game; | + | * Feb. 10, 1980 –[[First Warrior]] makes his debut at the Duke basketball game; |
- | * Official memorandum from the First Warrior Advisory Committee to Dr. James Scott, vice president for student affairs, (dated February 1987) states that “the First Warrior was selected in the late 1970s to be a symbol of Marquette’s relationship with Indians and to visualize the university’s commitment.” | + | * Official memorandum from the [[First Warrior]] Advisory Committee to Dr. James Scott, vice president for student affairs, (dated February 1987) states that “the First Warrior was selected in the late 1970s to be a symbol of Marquette’s relationship with Indians and to visualize the university’s commitment.” |
- | * 1986 – 1987 Season – First Warrior abandoned after season when Native American students no longer wish to participate | + | * 1986 – 1987 Season – |
- | * 1984 to 1990 – Bleuteaux is in place by the 1984 – 1985 basketball season; remains in place through 1990 | + | * 1984 to 1990 – [[Bleuteaux]] is in place by the 1984 – 1985 basketball season; remains in place through 1990 |
- | * Sept. 26, 1990 – “Last Warrior” was the winner in a student referendum, but athletics department rejects proposal of Associated Students of Marquette University Mascot Selection Committee (per Tribune article Dec. 4, 1990) | + | * Sept. 26, 1990 – [[Last Warrior]] was the winner in a student referendum, but athletics department rejects proposal of Associated Students of Marquette University Mascot Selection Committee (per Tribune article Dec. 4, 1990) |
* Oct. 1993 – Marquette announces its decision to discontinue the use of the Warriors name and logo | * Oct. 1993 – Marquette announces its decision to discontinue the use of the Warriors name and logo | ||
- | * April 1994 – Students vote on new nickname, choosing between Lightning and Golden Eagles | + | * April 1994 – Students vote on new nickname, choosing between Lightning and [[Golden Eagles]] |
- | * July 1994 – Golden Eagles logo is unveiled | + | * July 1994 – [[Golden Eagles]] logo is unveiled |
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- | ====== Marquette Nickname Related Media Articles ====== | ||
- | ===== Chicago Tribune | + | ===== Nickname Media Articles |
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- | ===== Duluth | + | === Associated Press === |
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- | ===== Milwaukeechannel.com (WISN) ===== | + | === Chicago Tribune |
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- | ===== Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | + | |
+ | === Milwaukee Journal Sentinel === | ||
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- | ===== Racine Journal Times ===== | + | |
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- | ===== San Jose Mercury News ===== | + | |
+ | === San Jose Mercury News === | ||
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