" It's a dead bird. It's a skirt. It's a kilt. Whatever "it" is, the latest incarnation of the San Diego State Aztecs mascot provided a Rorschach test for media wags Monday at its introduction.

After years of debate over political correctness, student referendums and research into Aztecs culture, the Aztec Warrior is back. The new creation replaces the late, great Monty Montezuma banished several years ago.

From the stands, it looks as if a red, black and white bird landed on the mascot's head and died upon impact."

Get the Story:
Natalie Meisler: Aztecs' mascot waste of money (The Denver Post 2/25)

Relevant Links:
Aztec Warrior Mascot - http://www.sdsu.edu/mascot

Related Stories:
SDSU studens and alumni pick new Aztec mascot (12/12)
Calif. university proposes new warrior mascot (11/18)
School returns with revamped Aztec (1/24)
California school to drop 'Aztec' mascot (5/16)
School panel recommends change to 'Aztec' mascot (5/3)
'Fighting Sioux' debate rages on (2/19)
School to keep Aztec affiliation (11/17)

Student Opinions:
Sean Clark: Monty is good for Native Americans (The Daily Aztec 10/10)
Human race should unite to eliminate Monty (The Daily Aztec 10/11)