Tag: UND Nickname

Dickinson High to retire ‘Midgets’ mascot after nearly a century

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by: MinotVoice  |  

After nearly a century, Dickinson Public Schools is retiring its longtime “Midgets” mascot, a decision aimed at fostering inclusivity and avoiding legal risks. While the name’s exact origins remain debated, concerns over its impact on students and potential civil rights challenges prompted district leaders to act. The transition will be phased in alongside planned renovations

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UND Nickname List Down to 7 Options

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Along with staying simply ‘North Dakota’, the other nicknames under final consideration are: Fighting Hawks, Green Hawks, Nodaks, North Stars, Roughriders and Sundogs.

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UND Nickname Committee Narrows List to 64

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

The UND nickname committee has narrowed a list of thousands of publicly submitted suggestions down to a list of 64. Get the story on how the committee is proceeding from Anna Burlson writing for the Grand Forks Herald here. If you want to see the complete list of nicknames moving forward, follow this link. The

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New UND Nickname Committee Announced

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

The UND nickname committee has been announced. Get the details on the people who will have the most influence in the naming process from the Grand Forks Herald. The expected time frame for choosing a new nickname is 18-24 months.

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