University of Illinois Still Unsure about Getting Rid of it's Racist Mascot
University of Illinois Still Unsure about Getting Rid of it's Racist Minstrel Show Mascot - Chief Illiniwek
Chief Illiniwek's dancing days could be behind him. Or he could move beyond football games and become an ambassador for the University of Illinois. Those are some of alternatives being discussed as the university's board of trustees meets today. The board will consider a resolution that seeks to find a "consensus'' on the controversial mascot that has split the university community. [more]