The civil war is over.
The University of Oregon and Oregon State University announced Friday that the nickname they use for their rivalry game will change as scrutiny over symbols and statues of the Civil War and the Royal Confederacy has increased since early June.
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The decision takes effect immediately.
“Today’s announcement is not only correct, but it is taking a long time to come, and I want to thank former big duck Dennis Dixon for raising the question and being the catalyst for change,” Oregon Athletic Director Rob Mullins said in a statement. of press. “Thank you also to our current student athletes for their leadership and input during this process. We must all recognize the power of words and symbolism associated with the Civil War. “
He continued, “This mutual decision is in the best interest of both schools, and I would like to thank Scott Barnes for his diligence as we work through this process. We look forward to our continued and fierce in-state rivalry with the state of Oregon in all sports. “
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Oregon State Athletic Director and Vice President Scott Barnes added: “Several student athletes, alumni, and friends at Oregon State University have questioned the use of the term Civil War in our rivalry series in recent years. We started discussions with our Student and Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) about the possibility of removing the name ‘Civil War’ from our series and with your leadership, we are moving forward.
“We will accept members of the university community, alumni, student athletes, and friends of the state of Oregon to assist in a collaborative process with the University of Oregon to consider other names for this historic rivalry.”
The rivalry between the two schools dates back to 1894 when the soccer teams of the two schools first met. The first Civil War reference was used in 1929 and became the nickname in 1937. It was previously known as the Oregon Classic or the State Championship Game.
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It is unclear whether schools will change the name of the rivalry.
