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.

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team slammed over name's 'negative portrayal of Catholics and immigrants

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

University of Notre Dame Athletics, Fighting Irish

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

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

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

Everlasting Gobstopper From Willy Wonka And The Chocolate

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