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Friday, December 12, 2003

San Diego State students and alumni voted overwhelmingly to approve a new version of the school's Aztec warrior mascot.

The mascot replaces "Monty Montezuma," which Native and Hispanic groups said was offensive and inaccurate. The new Warrior is culturally more reflective of Aztec dress and symbolism, although he still carries a shield and spear and still wears sandals.

Get the Story:
Students, alumni endorse Aztec mascot (The San Diego Union Tribune 12/12)

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

Related Stories:
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)


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