Repository Citation John B. Rhode,The Mascot Name Change Controversy: A Lesson … Marquette Golden Eagles Golden Eagle, eagle WEST: Los Angeles, CA: School/Team Nickname: Costumed Mascot Ohio State Buckeyes: Brutus the Buckeye, nut Wichita State Shockers: WuShock, wheat sheaf MIDWEST: Indianapolis, IN: School/Team Nickname: Costumed Mascot Louisville Cardinals: Cardinal Bird Duke Blue Devils: Blue Devil SOUTH: Arlington, TX: School/Team Nickname: Costumed Mascot … Marquette Golden Eagle mascot during game vs Georgetown during Semifinals at Madison Square Garden. Surprise a Golden Eagles fan in your life with official Marquette Golden Eagles Onyx Gold Embossed Diploma Frame. Absolutely not. This Comment is brought to you for free and open access by the Journals at Marquette Law Scholarly Commons. We’re open 24/7 online or visit us on campus for the top selection of Marquette University gifts, Marquette merch and memorabilia. New York, NY Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images Shop the MU Spirit Shop for fan gifts & apparel.

When Marquette, under the direction of Rev. From 1954 to 1994 Marquette athletics nickname was officially the Warriors for all sports. Includes one (1) Pascots Graduates Pacifier (6 months+) 5" head/body; 2" limbs Since the mascot had replaced the beloved “Warriors” name in 1994, the Golden Eagle mascot has often been derided as a monument to political correctness. For more information, please contact [email protected]. But when Marquette changed its name from Warriors to Golden Eagles back in ‘94, I pointed out the absurdity of the thought process behind the move. In fact, it may have been the worst decision ever made in the history of the school. Was Marquette University’s decision in 1993 to replace the Warrior mascot with the Golden Eagles the right thing to do? Not only was the process fatally flawed, but also the supposed rationale for the decision lacked substance. As a result, the Golden Eagle is frequently referred to such things as the “Chicken Hawk” and “Sam the Eagle” due to his remarkable resemblance to Sam the Eagle from the muppets. The official reason for Marquette ’s nickname change was that it was offensive to Native Americans. Each Golden Eagle Pascot is given the proper send-off to "Ring Out Ahoya" en route to participate in Marquette Madness before reaching it's new home. We invite you to browse the subcategories above which are broken down by product type and use, making it simple to find a gift for a current MU student or proud Golden Eagle alumnus. Prior to that period, athletic teams were known as the Blue & Gold unofficially, then the Hilltoppers officially, but then eventually the Golden Avalanche was used for the Men's Football team only.. The Golden Eagle Pascot has completed Pascots U and is ready to be held by Marquette's newest fans! Now, that thought process has spread like a virus and no mascot (or person) is safe.