Student Council Is Convinced: Monty Montezuma Must Go
The student council at San Diego State University voted Wednesday to dump the university’s sports mascot, Monty Montezuma, after hearing Native American students complain that the mascot is demeaning and racist.
The controversy will now proceed to the University Senate, a group of faculty, administrators and students. University President Stephen Weber will make the final decision on whether the mascot will be retained or retired.
The mascot’s costume is meant to suggest Montezuma II, the Aztec emperor. Since 1941, Monty has performed at football and basketball games.
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