A Politically Correct NCAA

08/17/2005 17:20 Filed in: Culture Watch

Is the above logo offensive? 

Earlier today I was referred to an Open Letter to the NCAA by University of North Dakota president, Charles Kupchella. The letter is in response to the NCAA's charge that UND is among a number of schools whose use of Native American references in their athletic program (in this case, "the Fighting Sioux") has been "abusive and hostile." Follow the link to read the letter for yourself. It is very well written and needs no real comment here from me other than to ask if Notre Dame will be asked to discontinue use of "the Fighting Irish" next?

By the way, the official UND logo above was designed by Native American artist, Ben Brien.