Carla Christofferson notes majority of public wanted North Dakota as nickname but says many are just mad about Sioux logo retirement.
— Anna Burleson (@AnnagatorB) June 16, 2015
First, woof. I think that is a broad statement that's a bit shortsighted. There are some, yes. I think some of the nicknames that have emerged are so bad, they would rather stay "North Dakota" instead of adopting a really bad, God awful nickname like Sundogs, Pride or Spirit. I find those nicknames to be unacceptable.
"I think North Dakota is distinctly UND," - #newnickname committee member Adedayo Idowu, who is middle of the road with the name.
— Anna Burleson (@AnnagatorB) June 16, 2015
"Saying we're going to be North Dakota to me means saying we're going to stay the #FightingSioux."-#newnickname committee, Chelsea Moser
— Anna Burleson (@AnnagatorB) June 16, 2015
If you want to read her tweets, Anna Burleson from the Grand Forks Herald is at the Nickname Committee Meeting tonight. She's been on top the story from the start.
A couple of things have caught my eye tonight. Also after reading some of the tweets, I am convinced UND is going to get he nickname that Lowell Schweigert wants.
#Newnickname committee member Jazmyn Friesz talks developing different logo & mascot to accompany staying "North Dakota."
— Anna Burleson (@AnnagatorB) June 15, 2015
On keeping North Dakota, Lowell Schweigert says "what is popular is not always right." Encourages group to "have courage." #newnickname
— Anna Burleson (@AnnagatorB) June 15, 2015
#Newnickname committee chairman Karl Goehring isn't in favor of any "hawk" name while Lowell Schweigert likes them.
— Anna Burleson (@AnnagatorB) June 15, 2015
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