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Some Rebels rebelling against U. demand for Dixie name change
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My High School had the Rebel mascot and we had a school flag similar to the confederate colors. Maybe the hundreds that graduated each year in the 60's, 70's and 80's shouldn't have a heritage to remember either.
Get over YOUR problem and let Dixie have control over it's own heritage.
I don't agree that "Dixie" is necesarily a contraversial or derogetory term (only if you have bought-in to the intimidation of the PC-police). I also don't think the word "Confederate" or their flag are necesarily a racial ephitet (only if you take it that way).
I don't hear the UofU protesting when they play UNLV (Running Rebels) or when their "Hey Reb" mascot (a confederate soldier) runs out on the field.
What's up with getting all high-and-mighty about Dixie College's symbols and mascot?
Dixie has lost its "Spirit" or sole for those of you who have never been there to experience it. The drive to expand its offerings has taken a toll on the institution and I see this as a final step in eliminating what was once a place I wanted to send my kids.
Progress is expected and the desire to improve should always be present but at the cost of the institution seems to be the wrong move. St. George needs better educational opportunities and those should be resolved by cooperation between the residents of the community and the body that governs higher education.
The Board of Regents have proven by their actions in the past to be unwilling to solve the problems that exist. When "The Cowboy Caucus" has to step in to get things done at the legislative level it proves the point.
It is tragic that the current administration is being allowed to kill the Dixie Spirit.
Dixie has not competed successfully against other Utah schools for that all important student and his/her tuition money. Dixie must become a lean, mean and competitive recruiting machine to win the recruiting wars. Any negative perception will kill their ability. Agree with it or not, the Dixie name/confederate imagery flat out kills Dixie's chances at recruiting outside the state of Utah. I can't tell you how many times I've had students ask me if we're located in Mississippi or Georgia after hearing the name. The fact that only a couple of years ago we were using the confederate flag to compliment our Rebel mascot is astounding. It�s a matter of perception, plain and simple! It has to change, and now!
I would never ever want to let them be in charge of anything, let alone a school on the other end of the state. Soon as money is tight, guess what programs will be terminated. It won't be in Salt Lake.
Been there, fought with the U mentallity and never want to again.
Your been backwards this long.
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