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University searches for new nickname to replace politically incorrect ‘Crusader’
http://nypost.com/ ^ | 01/20/2016

Posted on 01/20/2016 10:45:22 AM PST by massmike

A Pennsylvania university is searching for a new mascot and nickname to replace its longtime “Crusaders” moniker, which the school says is “at odds” with its “values and commitment to diversity and inclusiveness.”

Susquehanna University is asking people to submit their top choices for a replacement by Jan. 25. The top contenders — which might include the Bobcats or River Otters — will then be submitted to the university president, who will in turn present them to the school’s board of trustees.

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TOPICS: News/Current Events; US: Pennsylvania
KEYWORDS: crusades; education; pennsylvania
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To: DoughtyOne

Mind your language, please. There are ladies present.


81 posted on 01/20/2016 2:25:14 PM PST by Bigg Red (Keep calm and Pray on.)
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To: massmike

Unbelievable.


82 posted on 01/20/2016 2:26:27 PM PST by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: Bigg Red

Thank you for your help.


83 posted on 01/20/2016 2:26:49 PM PST by DoughtyOne (Free Republic Caucus: vote daily / watch for the thread / Starts 01/20 midnight to midnight EDST)
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To: massmike

Susquehanna Sheep


84 posted on 01/20/2016 3:01:40 PM PST by Montaignes Cat
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To: DoughtyOne

You are most welcome. And I appreciate your civility.


85 posted on 01/20/2016 4:04:15 PM PST by Bigg Red (Keep calm and Pray on.)
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To: Bigg Red

You have no idea how much that meant to me.

“:^p


86 posted on 01/20/2016 4:47:19 PM PST by DoughtyOne (Free Republic Caucus: vote daily / watch for the thread / Starts 01/20 midnight to midnight EDST)
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To: DoughtyOne

:)


87 posted on 01/20/2016 4:48:28 PM PST by Bigg Red (Keep calm and Pray on.)
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To: massmike

Pennsy Special Stalinist Snowflakes.


88 posted on 01/20/2016 8:54:53 PM PST by fieldmarshaldj (Resist We Much)
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To: massmike

Crusader would be a good name for a heavy duty pick up truck.


89 posted on 01/20/2016 9:03:54 PM PST by Rebelbase (A new batch of harpies has hatched in time for the 2016 election.)
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To: massmike

Go Eunuchs!


90 posted on 01/20/2016 9:04:50 PM PST by Rebelbase (A new batch of harpies has hatched in time for the 2016 election.)
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To: massmike

The Whining Whiners! WAAAAAAAH!!!


91 posted on 01/20/2016 9:15:13 PM PST by uglybiker (nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-BATMAN!)
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To: massmike; Bender2; NFHale; GOPsterinMA; big'ol_freeper; dfwgator

River Otters?

How about Mamluks, that would be cool, right?


92 posted on 01/20/2016 9:38:35 PM PST by Impy (They pull a knife, you pull a gun. That's the CHICAGO WAY, and that's how you beat the rats!)
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To: Impy

Or go “South Park” and name them the Cows.


93 posted on 01/21/2016 4:19:39 AM PST by GOPsterinMA (I'm with Steve McQueen: I live my life for myself and answer to nobody.)
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