University of North Dakota

Battle Over ‘Fighting Sioux’ Name Goes On
Battle Over ‘Fighting Sioux’ Name Goes On
Battle Over ‘Fighting Sioux’ Name Goes On
In the face of a controversy that has embroiled the entire state, the University of North Dakota will continue to use its contentious nickname, the "Fighting Sioux." Even so, many school fans are growing weary of the seven-year fight over a name many people think is demeaning to Native Americans.