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 ====== Marquette's Nickname ====== ====== Marquette's Nickname ======
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 +    * **[[Nickname:Blue & Gold]]**
 +    * **[[Nickname:Hilltoppers]]**
 +    * **[[Nickname:Golden Avalanche]]** (Unofficial)
 +    * **[[Nickname:Warriors]]**
 +    * **[[Nickname:Golden Eagles]]**
 +    * **[[Nickname:Gold]]** (Never Adopted)\\
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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, then the [[Hilltoppers]] officially, but then eventually the [[Golden Avalanche]] was used for the [[Men's Football:]] team only.  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, then the [[Hilltoppers]] officially, but then eventually the [[Golden Avalanche]] was used for the [[Men's Football:]] team only. 
  
-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 nicname. Inexplicably, the only choices given to stakeholders were "Lightning" and "Golden Eagles," neither of which had any historical or logical connection to Marquette.  +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 nickname. Inexplicably, the only choices given to stakeholders were "Lightning" and "Golden Eagles," neither of which had any historical or logical connection to Marquette.  
  
-Since that time, the name change has always bubbled near the surface of the emotions of a large number of Marquette alumns. In fact, at commencement in 2004, the issue gained renewed media attention when Wayne Sanders, who was the vice chair of Marquette's board of trustees, offered $2 million -- $1 MM from himself and another $1 MM from an anonymous trustee -- if Marquette would change it's nickname back to [[Warriors]] before joining the Big East Conference. The monetary gift was immediately declined, but Father Wild, the new president of the university, determined that the proposal would be considered. +Since that time, the name change has always bubbled near the surface of the emotions of a large number of Marquette alumni. In fact, at commencement in 2004, the issue gained renewed media attention when Wayne Sanders, who was the vice chair of Marquette's board of trustees, offered $2 million -- $1 MM from himself and another $1 MM from an anonymous trustee -- if Marquette would change it's nickname back to [[Warriors]] before joining the Big East Conference. The monetary gift was immediately declined, but Father Wild, the new president of the university, determined that the proposal would be considered. 
  
 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 "Marquette will prohibit the use of Native American references, symbolism or imagery in its athletics logo, nickname, or mascot ". The university conducted a [[poll]] in which 92 percent of alumni respondents said they identified with the name "Warriors." In the same poll, 62 percent of students also identified with "Warriors. The same survey listed the most common words used to describe "Golden Eagles" as boring (57%), weak (55%) and common (52%). 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 "Marquette will prohibit the use of Native American references, symbolism or imagery in its athletics logo, nickname, or mascot ". The university conducted a [[poll]] in which 92 percent of alumni respondents said they identified with the name "Warriors." In the same poll, 62 percent of students also identified with "Warriors. The same survey listed the most common words used to describe "Golden Eagles" as boring (57%), weak (55%) and common (52%).
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 - Regardless, and likely a direct consequence of the university's failure to commission a new "Warriors" logo, the Native American logos used in the past continue to be seen in excess at every Marquette sporting event. Even current students, who were youngsters when the original decision to change the nickname was announced, continue to chant "Let's Go Warriors" during men's basketball games.  - Regardless, and likely a direct consequence of the university's failure to commission a new "Warriors" logo, the Native American logos used in the past continue to be seen in excess at every Marquette sporting event. Even current students, who were youngsters when the original decision to change the nickname was announced, continue to chant "Let's Go Warriors" during men's basketball games. 
  
-====== Incomplete Nickname Historical Timeline ======+ 
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 +===== Nickname Timeline ===== 
  
   * 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 –  [[First Warrior]] abandoned after season when Native American students no longer wish to participate
  
-  * 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
  
-[[http://www.mu.edu/opa/newsroom/nickname/timeline.shtml|Nickname Timeline and History, Marquette University]] 
  
-====== Marquette Nickname Related Media Articles ====== 
  
-===== Chicago Tribune ===== +===== Nickname Media Articles =====
-  * [[http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/college/cs-041207warriors,1,4347428.story?coll=cs-college-headlines | Heated war of words over Warriors - (12/08/2004)]] +
-  * [[http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/college/cs-0409220335sep22,1,7405482.story?coll=cs-college-print | Marquette may discuss Warriors nickname again  - (09/22/2004)]]+
  
-===== Duluth  News Tribune via Associated Press =====+=== Associated Press ===
    * [[http://www.duluthsuperior.com/mld/duluthsuperior/news/politics/9734304.htm | Marquette won't rule out return to warriors nickname - (09/22/04)]]    * [[http://www.duluthsuperior.com/mld/duluthsuperior/news/politics/9734304.htm | Marquette won't rule out return to warriors nickname - (09/22/04)]]
  
  
-===== Milwaukeechannel.com (WISN) =====+=== Chicago Tribune ==
 +  * [[http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/college/cs-041207warriors,1,4347428.story?coll=cs-college-headlines | Heated war of words over Warriors - (12/08/2004)]] 
 +  * [[http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/college/cs-0409220335sep22,1,7405482.story?coll=cs-college-print | Marquette may discuss Warriors nickname again  - (09/22/2004)]] 
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 +=== Milwaukeechannel.com (WISN) ===
   * [[http://www.themilwaukeechannel.com/news/3963252/detail.html | Debate continues at Marquette: Warriors vs. Golden Eagles - (12/02/2004)]]   * [[http://www.themilwaukeechannel.com/news/3963252/detail.html | Debate continues at Marquette: Warriors vs. Golden Eagles - (12/02/2004)]]
  
-===== Milwaukee Journal Sentinel =====+ 
 +=== Milwaukee Journal Sentinel ===
   * [[http://www.jsonline.com/news/metro/dec04/282060.asp | Decision nears on MU nickname - (12/07/2004)]]   * [[http://www.jsonline.com/news/metro/dec04/282060.asp | Decision nears on MU nickname - (12/07/2004)]]
   * [[http://www.jsonline.com/news/editorials/dec04/280934.asp | Marquette should stay on the path of progress - (12/04/2004)]]   * [[http://www.jsonline.com/news/editorials/dec04/280934.asp | Marquette should stay on the path of progress - (12/04/2004)]]
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   * [[http://www.jsonline.com/sports/marq/may04/229984.asp | Stunning plea to MU;Alum makes offer to bring back Warriors - (05/16/04)]]   * [[http://www.jsonline.com/sports/marq/may04/229984.asp | Stunning plea to MU;Alum makes offer to bring back Warriors - (05/16/04)]]
  
-===== Racine Journal Times =====+ 
 +=== Racine Journal Times ===
   * [[http://www.journaltimes.com/articles/2004/09/23/local/iq_3120516.txt | Debatable -- Are American Indian mascots appropriate for sports teams? - (09/23/04)]]   * [[http://www.journaltimes.com/articles/2004/09/23/local/iq_3120516.txt | Debatable -- Are American Indian mascots appropriate for sports teams? - (09/23/04)]]
  
-===== San Jose Mercury News =====+ 
 +=== San Jose Mercury News ===
   * [[http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/sports/9749448.htm? | A logical step on MU nickname - (09/24/04)]]   * [[http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/sports/9749448.htm? | A logical step on MU nickname - (09/24/04)]]
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