Yet another reason to make this nickname and image go away as soon as possible.
News coverage here: http://www.wdio.com/article/stories/S2506639.shtml?cat=10335
and response:
Update from A.K.:
In addition, an excerpt from the UMD student section (http://www.wdio.com/article/stories/S2508695.shtml?cat=10349) suggests that intentions cannot always control results.
“The UMD student section prides itself on being one of the loudest student sections in the WCHA. The cheers from this hockey series were meant to intimidate and poke fun at the UND nickname and hockey team, not the Sioux Tribe or any other members of the Native American community.
As a student section, we are embarrassed that this situation has become more than just cheers at a hockey team. We apologize for offending any parties and wish to portray a better image, both for UMD and for Duluth.”
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