North Dakota Voters Reject ‘Fighting Sioux’ Nickame

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The AP reports on the results of a ballot measure in North Dakota:

Voters have approved a measure that lets the University of North Dakota dump its controversial Fighting Sioux nickname.

The vote sends the matter back to the state’s Board of Higher Education, which is expected to retire the moniker and American Indian head logo.

The NCAA has deemed the nickname hostile and abusive and has placed the university under postseason sanctions.

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