Newberry College makes progress on nickname

Newberry College found itself without a nickname recently, because the NCAA made a ruling for schools to stop using Indian names for their schools. Since Newberry used the name “Indians,” their name went by the wayside. However, recently Newberry managed to be in the running for a new name.

According to the Associated Press, “The school sent more than 16,000 questionnaires to alumni, students and others connected with the college. The committee says it will soon get final input from alumni and students before sending a recommendation to the board of trustees.”

Hopefully, the school will pick an OK name. Years ago, St. John’s decided on the name “Red Storm,” and Miami of Ohio went with “RedHawks.”