
MHS mascot: how the issue developed
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)
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
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
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
