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Native American culture is the usage
of names that are meant to resemble
Native American names.
=He referred in particular to "Great
Scalper Yost," the nickname taken by
former University Athletic Director
Fielding Yost. In addition, a plaque
hanging on the wall of the meeting
space lists the nicknames of
Michigamua members such as
'Squaw Teaser Lloyd' and 'Slit Eye
Fife.'
Delgado said that he and Michiga-
mua have no objection to the removal
of objects that are offensive to Native
Americans.
"All that stuff that's up there that is
degrading to Native American culture
needs to he removed. We take full
responsibility for that," Delgado said
at the meeting.
Many of the visitors were visibly
shocked by what they saw in the
Michigamua room.
"This is revolting," LSA junior
Carla Butler said. "I didn't know this
went on at this University."
An LSA sophomore, who wished to
remain anonymous, said although he
feels certain aspects of Michigamua
practices were offensive, he did think
SCC was overreacting to the situation.
"It seems to me like this is a total
disrespect of Native American cul-
ture," he said. "I think they are
jumping the gun, but at the same
time, if this is something they are
passionate about then God bless
them."
MSA
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SCC had accused Michigamua of
many racist activities, they had given
little proof that any actual activities
occurred.
Bernal countered by saying that
their exact actions may not be racist,
but the fact that they meet inside a
"mockery of a wigwam, refer to
themselves as 'fighting wolves' and
operate with Native American arti-
facts starting at them," can be con-
sidered racist.
But Delgado said the current mem-
bers are intent on getting rid of the
artifacts.
"This has been a gradual process
over time, but we are committed to
getting rid of everything," Delgado
said.
MSA Vice President Andy
Coulouris said he sincerely doubts
the members of the group are
racist, but that a problem still
exists.
"The fact that there are still ves-
tiges about Michigamua being a
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racist group is an inherent problem.
I'm a white guy and I felt uneasy
about walking into the room today;
I can't imagine how I would feel if I
was a student of color," Coulouris
said.
After three hours of debate, the
assembly voted to pass a revised res-
olution, supporting the SCC and
calling for the administration to
grant the demands of the occupation,
which includes severing University
affiliation with Michigamua.
Nolan said he was disappointed the
resolution.
"I support the intent of the resolu-
tion, but I don't support the actions
of the SCC. I agree the references to
Native Americans need to be taken
away, but I think the issue should
have been presented to the public
with a full disclosure of both sides,"
Nolan said.
Kym Stewart, Communications
chairwoman and member of SCC,
said she agrees with the resolution.
"This is a big step for MSA. It
shows we can still be a representative
for the students," she said.
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