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Lawmaker pushes bill to ban derogatory mascots towards people with disabilities
Mascots have long been symbols of schools, sports teams, and their spirit, yet some have been controversial due to their ...
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Freeburg’s Midget mascot sparks debate again. Tradition or time to change?
“Changing the mascot would be like changing the school,” said Freeburg senior Lizzie Stoops, 17. “We’re all so used to it.” Ten years ago, the Little People of America, a national ...
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Midgets no more? Bill would require Freeburg High School to change its mascot
The Midgets mascot originated roughly 90 years ago. If passed by Illinois lawmakers, the bill would require the Metro East high school to change by September 2028.