Although well-intentioned, the controversial movement to have the Aztec Warrior replaced with something “less offensive” to Aztec culture is actually more disrespectful than the mascot itself.
San Diego State University Senate votes to create task force to select new mascot
Suggestions include Amu a Kumeyaay bighorn sheep
SDSU Mascot debate
and last updated 2021-05-05 23:21:35-04
SAN DIEGO (KGTV) Tuesday, the San Diego State University senate passed a resolution urging the school to start the process of selecting a new university mascot.
It s a discussion that comes around every few years to keep or get rid of San Diego State University s Aztec identity. It just comes down to just being flat-out offensive, SDSU Native American Student Alliance member Jerimy Billy said.
Tuesday evening, the University Senate passed a resolution (53-9) urging the school to begin the process of selecting a new mascot. Instead of using a human depiction of an Aztec Warrior, the six-page resolution calls to create a task force that will work with tribal leaders to choose new options honoring local Kumeyaay animals, such as the Amu or bighorn sheep.