Photo by Dylan Lysen

MHS mascot: how the issue developed

Dylan Lysen
Jul 20, 2017 · 2 min read

Here is a list of the stories I have written regarding the Manhattan High School Indians mascot issue. It began shortly after I joined the Manhattan Mercury in October 2015.

Some of the stories I have written were lost to the internet when the Manhattan Mercury switched to a new website earlier this year. I can not find the digital version of some stories on the website or in the archives, but most of the stories are here:

Group organizing campaign to change mascot at MHS

Hundreds sign petition to keep MHS mascot

Mascot unlikely to make agenda (unable to locate)

Board mulling mascot review

Advocates continue to pressure board on Indian mascot at MHS

As debate continues over MHS mascot, what did the coach for whom it was named think?

Kiowa man says no honor in mascot

Reid estimates mascot change could cost $318K

Hoyt will back mascot decision

Artist: Mascot honors Indians

Divided public keeps it civil at forum on mascot

Mascot’s fate rests with 7 on board

Board unanimously votes to retain mascot, creates committee to address related issues (unable to locate, which is very unfortunate)

Board expected to announce mascot committee members

USD 383 names mascot committee members

Mascot panel struggles to set first meeting

MHS mascot committee to begin at the end of March

Group to mull mascot change

MHS mascot committee lays ground rules

Group settles on Prentup honor

MHS panel settles scholarship details, begins second task

Mascot committee recommends Native American advisory panel

MHS mascot committee sets guidelines for alternative mascot

Mascot committee explores cost of image, name change

Board plans to act on mascot recommendations soon

USD 383 board approves recommendations related to Indian mascot

)
    Dylan Lysen
    Welcome to a place where words matter. On Medium, smart voices and original ideas take center stage - with no ads in sight. Watch
    Follow all the topics you care about, and we’ll deliver the best stories for you to your homepage and inbox. Explore
    Get unlimited access to the best stories on Medium — and support writers while you’re at it. Just $5/month. Upgrade