EMU to drop Huron logo from marching band uniforms

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Source: Detroit Free Press

Eastern Michigan University announced today it will be dropping the Huron logo from marching band uniforms after controversy swirled in June when members of the Native American community voiced objections at a board meeting.

EMU Interim President Kim Schatzel made the announcement in an email to the campus community.

Several members of the community spoke out during the meeting, renewing controversy over the school's use of the Huron logo, which depicted an Indian with a painted face and two feathers.

"This morning I notified members of the Native American Student Organization and their faculty advisor, Dr. Lori Burlingame, that I am initiating a process to remove the Huron logo from the jackets of the EMU Marching Band," Schatzel said. "The university will be purchasing new uniform jackets with no logos nor symbols other than the block "E," which will continue to be on the outside of the jacket. "

Read more: http://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2015/08/11/emu-hurons-logo/31461549/

[yuiyoshida]

1. They need a new

mascot ---->

[safeinOhio]

2. I'd rather that, than the current eagle.

I'm a graduate of EMU and I remember well the change from Hurons to Eagles. It was not as cut and dry as it may sound. Many national orgs were calling for the change, however the surviving Hurons, including there leader were very much against the change. They were more worried that the Huron Nation would not be remembered at all with such changes. You can't make everyone happy. My problem was with the change to Eagles, not the best name. They actually considered the Emu bird and I was in favor of that.

thanks for the picture.

[yuiyoshida]

3. yeah I thought

Emu was a logical choice!

[muntrv]

4. Meanwhile up in Mount Pleasant, MI, Central Michigan University

stays as the Chippewas. In fact, one of the biggest boosters of CMU athletics is the Saginaw Valley Chippewas.

[Calista241]

5. Same with FSU.

The Seminole Tribe of Florida has given written permission to the University to use their symbols. They even consulted the school on outfits and the pre-game spear in the ground ritual.

FSU also refers to their "mascot", Chief Osceola", as a symbol and not a traditional "mascot". Chief Osceola does not participate in any cheerleading or other traditional mascot activities.

In return for this, FSU offers scholarships and low cost tuition to tribe members.