Dixie State College looking for new mascot

Published: Monday, Aug. 18, 2008 11:49 a.m. MDT
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ST. GEORGE (AP) — Dixie State College is looking for a new identity to replace the "Rebel" nickname and its Confederate trappings.

College officials will hold an online nomination and voting process until Sept. 26 to select a replacement for the mascot since the 1950s.

Students, alumni, faculty and staff, fans and the public can weigh in.

College officials issued the challenge Monday. They didn't explain why they are trying to develop a new "positive" identity.

Previously, however, the University of Utah said Dixie College would have to find a new mascot and perhaps even a new college name before it can become affiliated with the university.

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Wasn't the new mascot the Ronnie REDHAWK??? They are using him all…

Rebagli | Aug. 18, 2008 at 6:57 p.m.

What a shame that a long and storied tradition and mascot are being…

What a waste | Aug. 18, 2008 at 5:28 p.m.

If we are looking to have this affiliation with the U, then why not…

Dixie / Utah Alum | Aug. 18, 2008 at 2:10 p.m.