Goodbye Colonials: George Washington University announces new moniker
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George Washington University announces new moniker after student backlash
After facing scrutiny from students who deemed the school's mascot name as offensive, George Washington University made the swap to change their nickname from the "Colonials" to "Revolutionaries."
George Washington University Announces New Moniker After Woke Student Pressure
George Washington University announced on Wednesday that it is changing its moniker from the “Colonials” to the “Revolutionaries.” The new name results from a pressure campaign to change it over “Colonials” being deemed offensive. GW Today said the change resulted from a year-long process that included “47,000 points of feedback and 8,000 moniker suggestions whittled down in a comprehensive community engagement process to four finalists.” The Co…
George Washington University Announces New Nickname After Backlash
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 10: The George Washington Colonials mascot performs in the second half against the Massachusetts Minutemen during the Second Round of the 2022 Atlantic 10 Men's Basketball Tournament at Capital One Arena on March 10, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)G Fiume/Getty Images George University announced its new moniker Wednesday.In a video featuring alumnus Chuck Todd, the school revealed "Revolutionaires"…
Goodbye, Colonials: George Washington University announces new nickname following student pressure
George Washington University has selected “Revolutionaries” as its new moniker, after the school decided to scrap its former team nickname — Colonials — under growing student pressure.
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