The Dec. 9 vote by Fresno Unified trustees to change the Fresno High mascot logo from an illustrated Native American image needs to be set aside because of Brown Act violations, a San Francisco-based attorney is alleging. In a letter sent Friday to trustees, Superintendent Bob Nelson, and the district's...
Cost to Replace Fresno High ‘Warrior’ Logo Estimated at $400K in ‘Preliminary’ Review
Eliminating the Native American mascot logo from Fresno High's stationery, signs, uniforms, floors, a theater curtain, and more could cost $400,000, according to a Fresno Unified staff report. The report said that dollar figure is "preliminary." But Bullard Area Trustee Terry Slatic said the reported estimate is significantly lower than...
Is Local High School Mascot Racist? Debate Over ‘Warrior’ Image Intensifies.
The Warrior mascot of Fresno High School is under fire from critics who say that the cartoon of a Native American man in war paint is racist and must be removed. But the image also has its share of supporters who claim that the mascot is a beloved tradition that...
Flyers Introduce Odd-Looking Mascot, Soak in the Comments
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Flyers have introduced an odd-looking new team mascot — a 7-foot fuzzy creature named Gritty with a wild, orange beard. The character's debut triggered an outpouring of comments online, including "Good luck sleeping tonight, Flyers fans" and comparisons to ZZ Top and the Muppets. Twitter users created memes...