OpinionJune 16, 2004
Use experience of other schools
To the editor: As a Southeast Missouri State University alumnus, I read the Southeast Missourian online and have been following the mascot change proposals. Has anyone spoken to Marquette or St. John's universities for their input? Both had Indian names in the past and have changed to the Eagles and Red Storm respectively. I think these institutions could give SEMO some insight and move this process along. I will always be a SEMO alum no matter what. The nickname won't change that...
To the editor:
As a Southeast Missouri State University alumnus, I read the Southeast Missourian online and have been following the mascot change proposals. Has anyone spoken to Marquette or St. John's universities for their input? Both had Indian names in the past and have changed to the Eagles and Red Storm respectively. I think these institutions could give SEMO some insight and move this process along. I will always be a SEMO alum no matter what. The nickname won't change that.
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JOE POOLE
Mount Pleasant, S.C.
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