Is it time to reconsider Notre Dame's Fighting Irish nickname?

The Notre Dame mascot and nickname is based on an Irish stereotype. Now, in an age where we are reconsidering many traditions, this one deserves attention.

Lou Holtz upset over calls to change Notre Dame's 'Fighting Irish' nickname

Notre Dame Debuts First Female Leprechaun Mascot In School's 177-year History WBAL NewsRadio 1090/FM

Notre Dame Debuts First Female Leprechaun Mascot In School's 177-year History WBAL NewsRadio 1090/FM

University of Notre Dame Athletics, Fighting Irish

Lou Holtz upset over calls to change Notre Dame's 'Fighting Irish' nickname

University of Notre Dame Athletics, Fighting Irish

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Notre Dame Website Says School Should Change Name Because It's Rooted In Offensive Stereotypes (TWEET)

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Notre Dame Debuts First Female Leprechaun Mascot In School's 177-year History WBAL NewsRadio 1090/FM

Notre Dame Debuts First Female Leprechaun Mascot In School's 177-year History WBAL NewsRadio 1090/FM

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Notre Dame Defends Leprechaun Mascot After Survey Results

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Patricia MacBride: Notre Dame 'Fighting Irish' phenomenon shows you don't have to be from Ireland to be Irish – The Irish News

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