Rude Dude was LADOT’s popular mascot prior to the poop emoji campaign
Before the LADOT introduced its quirky poop emoji campaign aimed at scolding unruly bus passengers, another Los Angeles transit system was already grappling with its own chaos, embodied by a large orange character known as Rude Dude. Yes, you heard that right. Back in 2017, LA Metro launched the “Metro Manor” initiative, which featured a […]
San Diego high school drops the mascot name ‘Chieftains’ following a law supported by Newsom
Claremont High School Drops Nearly 70-Year-Old Mascot A San Diego high school is retiring its longtime mascot as part of California’s new legislation banning Native American-themed team names. The San Diego Unified School District’s Claremont High School decided to change its nickname from “Chieftains” to “Captains” during a vote held recently. This decision is in […]
Long Island school retains Native American mascot for another year as battle against state prohibition goes on
Long Island School District Gets Extension on Mascot Name The Long Island School District has been granted an additional year to keep the “Warriors” name as it challenges a state prohibition on Native American imagery in its mascots and logos. According to a letter sent to parents on Tuesday, the district now has until June […]
School instructed to bring back Native American mascot by Trump administration
Long Island School District Pressured to Reconsider Team Name Federal authorities are urging the Long Island School District to revert to a Native American-themed team name, which the school had previously altered to comply with a state mandate. On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Education stated that the Connetquot Central School District breached Title VI […]
Indigenous group gets ready to bring school mascot ban case to Supreme Court
Native American Group Plans Supreme Court Lawsuit Over School Representation A Native American advocacy organization focused on representation in educational settings, including Massapequa High School, announced last Wednesday its intent to file a lawsuit with the Supreme Court after a lower court dismissed their case last November. The Native American Parents Association (NAGA) contends that […]
Native Americans supporting the LI Chiefs mascot pledge to bring their case to the US Supreme Court: ‘Most ridiculous law ever’
Groups representing Native Americans are ready to take their fight over school mascots, including the Chiefs at Massapequa High School, all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. Chap Petersen, an attorney for the Native American Guardian Association (NAGA), expressed their determination, calling New York City’s ban on these mascots “the stupidest law in history.” […]
Pop-Tarts Bowl showcases antics and mascot tributes after BYU victory
Poptarts Bowl Postgame Highlights The postgame scene at the Poptarts Bowl was quite the spectacle, marked by some playful antics and, well, sacrifices. Following BYU’s close 25-21 victory against Georgia Tech on Saturday, fans quickly turned their attention to the PopTarts mascot. The brand had teased a “greatest sacrifice in history,” which ended up being […]
Massapequa vows that the battle over the school’s Chiefs mascot continues after court defeat
Massapequa schools are determined to maintain their “Chiefs” team name despite a judge dismissing a lawsuit that challenged a state ban on Native American mascots. The school district and the Native American Parents Association had filed a lawsuit against the state Board of Regents regarding a 2023 mandate that demands public schools to eliminate Native […]
‘Scabby the Rat’ mascot receives repairs after being slashed in NYC
This week, a large inflatable rat, known as Scabby, was damaged outside the posh Babo restaurant in Manhattan. Repairs are underway, but it turns out the damage was worse than initially thought. A protest organized by the union Unite Here Local 25 at Babo’s grand reopening on Monday led to the rat being slashed. On […]
‘Scabby the Rat’ mascot cut outside the reopening of famous NYC restaurant Babbo, leading to police raid
Chaos at Babbo’s Grand Reopening The much-anticipated reopening of the famous Italian restaurant Babbo turned chaotic when a giant inflatable rat—known as “Scabby the Rat”—was brought out front, leading to an unexpected intervention by the NYPD at the upscale venue. The union Unite Here Local 25 decided to inflate the rat outside in protest against […]