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California college to get rid of racially insensitive mascot


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Under the ruling by President Stephen Weber, the person playing Montezuma will no longer run along the sidelines at football games carrying a flaming spear and exhorting fans to cheer. Gone too is the name Monty the mascot.

Instead, Montezuma the San Diego State ambassador will sit regally and observe the team, which will retain the name Aztecs.

Weber's decision comes amid demands by some Native American students to stop using a depiction of the 16th century Aztec ruler, and counter-demands by other students and graduates to preserve the status quo.

 

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