The point is, a Fighting Illini isn't inherently a Native American. The only change being proposed is that instead of just a block I as the logo, a belted kingfisher would be in the logo and ...

Sure. “The Chief was not a MASCOT, but an honorable school symbol; the Fighting Illini had no mascot,” said one reader. “Bring back The Chief.” “Your mascot misstatement puts our beloved ...