LSU Students Accuse 'Violent' Tiger Mascot of Being 'Symbol of White Oppression', Want it Changed

Heatstreet ^ | June 1, 2017 | Lukas Mikelionis

[Zakeet]

Students at Louisiana State University have started an online petition urging the establishment to change its "Tigers" mascot, claiming it's the symbol of "white oppression".

The petition, which has so far attracted 450 signatures, says the mascot was picked by "powerful white males" in tribute to "a Confederate regiment called Louisiana’s Tigers," who were "known for their propensity for violence on and off the battle field."

"Louisiana State University named their mascot the Tigers, and they named it during the height of Jim Crow South. This was a time when black men feared for their lives, and were treated as sub human. This symbol is the most prevalent confederate symbol in the United States," the petition's opening reads, Campus Reform reports.

The petition's author claims the mascot is "incredibly insulting" for African Americans because they have to "attend a school that honors Confederate militantism."

"It is already hard enough to be black at LSU, and these symbols must be changed."

The student gave another reason why the tiger mascot ought to be changed: "It's also cruel to cage a wild animal for the amusement of privileged white people. They've never been in a cage!"

[Zakeet]

... the symbol of "white oppression"

[C19fan]

Geaux Nutrias!!!

[norwaypinesavage]

How about the LSU Doves? Well, I guess not, they’re too white. How about the LSU Pigeons?

[FlingWingFlyer]

The LSU Snowflakes or the LSU Chocolate Cupcakes would be kind of cool.

[DUMBGRUNT]

Give them an inch, and they’ll take a mile.

[DoughtyOne]

Will someone please stand up and slap the lovin snot out of some of these idiots?

[Red Badger]

[R_Kangel]

I remember when college was a place to go and study and learn .... not a place to scope the area to find stupid things to be offended at.

[BBQToadRibs]

LSU Rainbow Unicorns has a lovely ring to it.

[simpson96]

Wow, 450 signatures. Better do what they say, LSU Administrators. (LOL)

[Red Badger]

...The petition, which has so far attracted 450 signatures,

Well now we know there are at least 450 idiots attending there.............

[Salvavida]

Change it to a pussy cat. Or perhaps eliminate “cat” as the modifier.

[Red Badger]

This has to be a joke.....................

[Wayne07]

Is this what it is about?

[ilovesarah2012]

How about a black panther? Or a gorilla?

[SandRat]

NOPE!

Even what they keave on your parked car is too white.

[rhubarbk]

YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME . . . STFU SNOWFLAKES!!!

[dsrtsage]

This tiger has recently been seen with milk which is super white...

[rhubarbk]

How about the LSU Sambo’s?

[Clay Moore]

Geaux Earthworms!