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Traveler, USC's mascot, comes under scrutiny for having a name similar to Robert E. Lee's horse
Los Angeles Times ^ | 18 August 2017 | By Nathan Fenno

Posted on 08/18/2017 8:50:34 PM PDT by Lorianne

hen Richard Saukko galloped his chalk-white Arabian horse named Traveler around the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum almost 56 years ago, it was supposed to be a one-time stunt.

Instead, the brief performance before USC kicked off its season against Georgia Tech turned into one of college football’s iconic traditions. A succession of white horses named Traveler have followed — Traveler IX debuts this fall — trotting out of the tunnel as “Conquest” plays and the costumed Trojan warrior atop the horse waves a sword. But during a rally earlier this week to show solidarity in the aftermath of the violence in Charlottesville, Va., a USC campus group linked the name to Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee, whose favorite horse was Traveller.

At the rally, according to the student newspaper the Daily Trojan, Saphia Jackson, co-director of the USC Black Student Assembly, asked students not to be quiet, and reminded that “white supremacy hits close to home” and referenced the name of the Trojans mascot.

The Black Student Assembly did not respond to requests for comment, but questions about the name’s provenance have increased on social media in the midst of the national discussion on race.

(Excerpt) Read more at latimes.com ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society
KEYWORDS: blackstudentassembly; horse; notfromtheonion; robertelee; saphiajackson; traveler; traveller; usc
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To: Lorianne

Aren’t Trojans birth control devices? So let’s ban rubbers, too.


41 posted on 08/18/2017 10:28:36 PM PDT by righttackle44 (Take scalps. Leave the bodies as a warning.)
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To: Impala64ssa; Lorianne

Aren’t VWs Nazi cars??......


42 posted on 08/18/2017 10:35:55 PM PDT by 4Liberty ("Russia"? Communists have been infiltrating Hollywood & US academia for decades..........)
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To: Lorianne

Uncle Bob spelled “Traveller” with two Ls. No similarity whatsoever.

Forrest had 29 horses shot from under him during The Late Unpleasantness. By the time they manage to ban all the horse names he must have used, all we’ll be left with is “Spot” and “Whinny.” And maybe “Erasmus.”


43 posted on 08/18/2017 10:39:12 PM PDT by Paal Gulli
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To: TigerClaws

Ole Miss surrendered years ago


44 posted on 08/18/2017 10:46:06 PM PDT by Figment
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To: headstamp 2

But Robert E. Lee’s horse “Traveler” was named after a certain breed of horse that came from a horse called “Traveler”. So Traveler is not merely Robert E. Lee’s horse’s name but the name of a certain breed of horse.


45 posted on 08/18/2017 10:46:11 PM PDT by WayneLusvardi (It's more complex than it might seem)
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To: madison10

I have no idea how factual their piece literally is. i think the timing of the article is curious, all things considered.


46 posted on 08/18/2017 11:01:15 PM PDT by Just mythoughts
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To: headstamp 2

“It should be painted blue and named Larry.”
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You mean La’Qwandeesha


47 posted on 08/19/2017 3:42:19 AM PDT by StAntKnee (Add your own danged sarc tag)
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To: Lorianne
Saphia Jackson, co-director of the USC Black Student Assembly,

I'd be more concerned about the school name. Who the heck would want to be known as a trojan?

48 posted on 08/19/2017 3:54:21 AM PDT by Hot Tabasco
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To: Lorianne

Just rename the horse Robert C. Byrd and the clamor will cease.


49 posted on 08/19/2017 4:22:22 AM PDT by Vlad The Inhaler (We were Trumpin' before Trumpin' was cool.....)
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To: brewcrew1965
This is really getting out of control. What’s next?

Oh, I don't know...removing the Joan of Arc statue in New Orleans?

50 posted on 08/19/2017 4:38:41 AM PDT by Does so (The Enlightened Left openly sacrifices "women and children first" on the altar of multiculturalism..)
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To: Lorianne

Looks like at least 10 US congressmen are named Robert. They must face scrutiny for having a similar name to Robert E Lee. Can we call them Bob?

Sheila Jackson Lee and Mike Lee must go today - unacceptable and there’s no solution other than removing these symbols of racism from our government.


51 posted on 08/19/2017 4:47:53 AM PDT by LostPassword
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To: headstamp 2

When are they going to dig up the original Traveller who is buried near by to Lee?


52 posted on 08/19/2017 5:30:15 AM PDT by miss marmelstein
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To: RegulatorCountry

VMI... where a stuffed horse named Traveler (Lee’s horse) resides on display.

I saw it many decades ago.

I also saw Cisco (on display) as well. Cisco was the “lone survivor” of the battle of the Little Bighorn.


53 posted on 08/19/2017 5:42:04 AM PDT by Clutch Martin (Hot sauce aside, every culture has its pancake, just as every culture has its noodle.)
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To: Tammy8

“Naming a horse Traveler is like naming a dog Duke”

One the best dogs I ever owned was named Duke. Loyal, with a brave heart beating in his chest... MinPin... that dog was something else.


54 posted on 08/19/2017 5:48:45 AM PDT by Clutch Martin (Hot sauce aside, every culture has its pancake, just as every culture has its noodle.)
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To: headstamp 2

His name is Susan and wants his life choices respected.

I thought it was funny.


55 posted on 08/19/2017 5:55:02 AM PDT by wally_bert (I didn't get where I am today by selling ice cream tasting of bookends, pumice stone & West Germany)
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To: Lorianne

Just tell them “His name is Susan and he wants you to respect his life choices”.


56 posted on 08/19/2017 6:31:40 AM PDT by AZHSer
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To: Lorianne

“A good portion of our country has gone bonkers. I don’t think there is a return from this level of bonkers.”

That’s a fact.


57 posted on 08/19/2017 6:31:59 AM PDT by ought-six (Multiculturalism is national suicide, and political correctness is the cyanide capsule.)
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To: wally_bert

Posted before I read all the replies. LOL.


58 posted on 08/19/2017 6:36:47 AM PDT by AZHSer
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To: Clutch Martin

I have known some great horses named Traveler. Used to be a common name, everyone wanted a horse that traveled good so it was a compliment to call a horse that.

MinPins are really cool. If I didn’t have more dogs than I need now I would like to have one.


59 posted on 08/19/2017 6:37:07 AM PDT by Tammy8 (Please be a regular supporter of Free Republic !)
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To: TigerClaws

I believe you assume correctly


60 posted on 08/19/2017 6:51:17 AM PDT by ChildOfThe60s (If you can remember the 60's....You weren't really there)
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