re: New LSU president would not give an answer when asked about changing LSU traditions

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historicize and contextualize" certain building names and monuments. Including the name “Tigers”.

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Get ready for a woke lecture in the media guide as well as a pregame video contextualizing the history of the name before the Tigers take the field.

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The Tigers moniker comes from the Civil War era confederate Louisiana Tigers regiment. The Civil War was fought over slavery and the rights of African Americans to live as a free people. While the Union won the war and ended slavery, African Americans still struggle with the burden of racism, including here in Louisiana. Today LSU disavows the past link of our nickname to the confederacy and while for many it can be a painful reminder our nation's struggles, we feel that being a Tiger is an important part of our identity here at LSU. Where being a Tiger means loyalty, honor and service to others of every background. To learn more about how LSU is fighting against racism, visit LSU.edu/SocialJustice.

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