[KittyKares]

The pioneers were far hardier and admirable than any of the snowflakes on campus.

[MikelTackNailer]

In and of themselves, any team's nickname, logo, and mascot, are not very important. Who really cares if the team is called the Pioneers or whatever?

"The pioneers were far hardier and admirable than any of the snowflakes on campus."

Just use one like this that can't offend anyone.