SIVACRACY.NET: "The University of Illinois will retire its 81-year-old American Indian mascot, Chief Illiniwek, following the last men's home basketball game of the season on Wednesday!"

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"The University of Illinois will retire its 81-year-old American Indian mascot, Chief Illiniwek, following the last men's home basketball game of the season on Wednesday!"

Story here. Learn more about "Indian Mascots" here and here. Are you paying attention, Cleveland? Below is some select cartoon commentary:

Update: I stupidly failed to offer congratulations to Charlene Teters, the women who began protesting against the Chief many years ago, for her children. Her story is described in the excellent New Day Films documentary, In Whose Honor?

Posted by Ann Bartow on February 17, 2007 09:42 AM | Permalink

Comments

This is indeed good news. I taught at UIUC for two years and liked the university culture (loved the library), but the Chief made attending any sporting event unpleasant at best.

Even if UIUC only retired th Chief due to NCAA pressure, I'm glad they finally did the right thing.

Posted by: Chuck | February 19, 2007 11:11 AM

Me too!

Posted by: Ann Bartow | February 19, 2007 08:16 PM

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