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Allison Reid led a double life at Hofstra as a cross country athlete and mascot.

Allison Reid led a double life at Hofstra as a cross country athlete and mascot.

Alison Reed’s Secret Life as Hofstra’s Mascot Alison Reed, a recent Hofstra University graduate, has a unique talent—she’s the school’s mascot, Kate the Lioness. While she was a member of the track and field and cross country teams, it’s this secret role that has kept her life exciting over the past four years. The 22-year-old […]

Rude Dude was LADOT’s popular mascot prior to the poop emoji campaign

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

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 […]

School instructed to bring back Native American mascot by Trump administration

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

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’

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.” […]