Winners and losers from the NBA All-Star Game, including Reggie Miller’s fake fan noise confusion and Giannis Antetokounmpo’s pregame moment with his son. https://www.foxnews.com/sports/unlv-hey-reb-mascot-perceived-confederate-ties ", Whitfield added, "As UNLV continues to rise as a top public research university, we must do so in a way that represents all of our students, staff, faculty, alumni, and supporters. The high school I attended uses the Rebels nickname. Whitfield termed the nickname “a strong, nationally recognized brand,” that “captures the essence of an iconic city that is unconventional and celebrates its independence, tenacity and resiliency.”. UNLV works to remove the Hey Reb! UNLV has punted the mascot forever -- but the school is still keeping its "Rebels" nickname. In a statement Tuesday, UNLV president Keith Whitfield said despite the change, the nickname, “Rebels,” is here to stay. was a mascot for the UNLV Rebels, the athletic teams of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in Paradise, Nevada, USA. The mascot, Hey Reb!, was first created in 1983 to depict the embodiment of an independent, rebel spirit at UNLV athletic events, intended as a tribute to western settlers.. "Personally, I have always viewed the term 'Rebels' as a strong, nationally recognized brand synonymous with UNLV," Whitfield said in the letter. UNLV does not plan on replacing Hey Reb! 7 other possible options for the Chicago Bears. It was the racism all along: ‘It was all happening just because I was breathing.’, United Center limits vaccinations to only Chicagoans after majority of appointments made by those outside the city. The University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ mascot, “Hey Reb!,” has been retired, and there are no plans yet to introduce a new one, according to KRNV. I’m kind of in favor of coming up with a new name and matching mascot. Originally a wolf wearing a Confederate Army cap and uniform as the school mascot, it was changed to the current human mascot in 1983. UNLV will join the likes of the universities of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Central Michigan that have no mascot — as well as the NFL's Green Bay Packers, New York Giants and New York Jets. The school unveiled the new look on Wednesday, and here it is in all its glory. On its website, UNLV acknowledged, "While it … I don’t know if the school will move away from Rebels proactively or if it will wait until there are some rumblings from the community (which may never come, considering the very rural area where the school is located). ‘We just need workers to actually be involved in the prosperity.’, Monarch butterfly population down so it’s not too early to plan your urban monarch garden, local researchers say. ... Last year, 13 Action News also shared an online petition that was gaining traction in calling for a new mascot at UNLV. Miller was asked to create a character representative of area history that embraced the rebel spirit of defiance and nonconformity. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, Download the TMZ App on the Apple App Store, Download the TMZ App on the Google Play Store. We also have no current plans to create a new mascot. On my evening walk at UNLV. ... and no plans to create a new mascot. Here it is! — UNLV (@unlv) January 19, 2021. mascot, according to UNLV spokesperson Natalie Bruzda. "The mascot, originally named 'Beauregard' after the Confederate general who fired the first shots of the Civil War, presents a public image that … "I believe the word 'rebel' represents an attitude or spirit. Get TMZ breaking news sent right to your browser! mascot will not be returning to the UNLV campus. FILE - In this Feb. 11, 2012, file photo, UNLV's mascot "Hey Reb!" As for the school's nickname, however ... Whitfield says the university has no plans to drop the "Rebels" moniker from its teams and programs. Hey Reb! "Hey Reb!" UNLV mascot Hey Reb poses during the Runnin’ Rebels Scarlet & Gray Showcase at Sam Boyd Stadium Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. Stay tuned. Then I can say I was a life long Runnin’ Rebel fan instead of being a UNLV fan. Hey Reb! A statue of the character was removed in June GETTY IMAGES UNLV is "retiring the Hey Reb! UNLV’s most recent mascot, Hey Reb!, was created in 1982 by celebrated local artist Mike Miller. The "Rebel" mascot was used by UNLV since 1969. The mascot appearance was modified in 1997 and 2017. He performs live at all UNLV athletic events. Column: The NBA put together a stellar night for the All-Star Game. pic.twitter.com/98ttOAVufJ, UNLV hoops legend Isaiah "J.R." Rider praised the decision at the time, telling TMZ Sports, "I think it's the right thing to do personally.". Yet many whites want to call her something else. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. The pandemic has changed how people spend money. The mascot, originally named "Beauregard" after the Confederate general who fired the first shots of the Civil War, presents a public image that runs counter to our core values and UNLV's mission to become the leading multicultural university in the United States. A statue of the mascot was removed from the UNLV campus last spring. The official athletics website for the University of Nevada Las Vegas Rebels is officially no more ... UNLV has punted the mascot forever -- but the school is still keeping its "Rebels" nickname. It was renamed “Hey Reb!” in 1982, years after the school removed Confederate logos but kept the Rebels nickname. The … The Hey Reb! The Rebels do not plan to create a new mascot. By Mike Grimala (contact) Monday, June 22, 2020 | … 7 other possible options for the Chicago Bears. The twin histories of UNLV’s name and mascot are long, complicated and questionable. UNLV will retire 'Hey Reb!' UNLV dropped its mascot "Hey Reb!" The creator of the petition claims that the Rebel is … But the cloud of COVID-19 couldn’t be cleared. He came to be because the new school in Southern Nevada wanted to make a little jab at the Wolf Pack mascot of Nevada, Reno. back in June. UNLV was founded in 1957. Whitfield said the school currently has no plans to replace the mascot with a new one. University President Keith Whitfield pointed in a start-of-semester announcement to the removal in June of a campus mascot statue following racial justice protests around the nation and an outcry from student groups. Column: African Americans know Meghan Markle is black. Rebels have a purpose or motivation for a greater cause and are not afraid to take risks to make incredible things happen. 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[Most read in Sports] Column: GM Ryan Pace will exhaust every QB possibility, but what if Russell Wilson and Deshaun Watson aren’t available? supporters said they had gathered 6,000 signatures to keep the mascot… Whitfield was hired over the summer. UNLV removed its “Hey Reb!” statue from campus on Tuesday night with university president Marta Meana hinting that changes could be coming to the school’s “Rebels” mascot in the future. The University of Nevada-Las Vegas has dropped its “Hey Reb!” mascot after nearly four decades, but it will keep its Rebels nickname. UNLV takes down statue of ‘racist' mascot The university said it will re-evaluate “Hey Reb,” despite an investigation conducted in 2015 which concluded that the mascot is not racist. UNLV's current mascot, the "Rebel" is racist and is rooted in a Confederate mythology which has no place on our campus. University president Keith Whitfield made the announcement in a letter to the UNLV community on Tuesday ... saying the cartoon character with Confederate ties will be retired for good. Sound Mixer Michael Wolf Snyder Dead at 35. The mascot appearance was modified in 1997 and 2017. LAS VEGAS — The University of Nevada-Las Vegas has dropped its “Hey Reb!” mascot after nearly four decades, but it will keep its Rebels nickname. Give me the separation, cut those ties once and for always, please. The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is a public land-grant research university in Paradise, Nevada.The 332-acre (134 ha) campus is about 1.6 mi (2.6 km) east of the Las Vegas Strip.It was formerly part of the University of Nevada from 1957 to 1969. Lol. UNLV is not introducing a new mascot, meaning it will be one of a handful of universities without one. mascot but retaining its Rebels nickname," according to Sam Gordon of the LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL. Column: GM Ryan Pace will exhaust every QB possibility, but what if Russell Wilson and Deshaun Watson aren’t available? Looks like a Hey Reb statue is being removed. ", © 2021 EHM PRODUCTIONS,INC. UNLV Rebels mascot Hey Reb spins a basketball on his finger before the team’s game against Cincinnati at the Thomas & Mack Center. statue on campus citing criticism that the mascot was rooted in racist ideology. U.K. reactions to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Interview: ‘Trash-a-thon,’ ‘Bomb,’ ‘Terrible State’, Unions fight for marijuana foothold as Illinois weed sales soar. Over the summer, the team had removed the "Hey Reb!" The mascot was created in the late 1960s, originally named “Beauregard,” after a Confederate general in the Civil War. “Rebels have a purpose or motivation for a greater cause and are not afraid to take risks to make incredible things happen,” he said. Students created Beauregard, a cartoon wolf with a Confederate uniform, to "rebel against Nevada-Reno and its wolf-pack mascot in the North." Back in June, the school had already begun removing statues and images of its mascot on campus. He added that UNLV will join other universities who don’t have mascots. It’s kind of appropriate anyway. Opponent's Manager Says 'Reckless Slander', Fresno Man Killed by Cops Using Chokehold, ©2021 EHM PRODUCTIONS,INC. The university commissioned a 60-page report in 2015 that found no connection between the Rebels name and the Confederacy. So much for Chicago’s Big Ten team: 75 years ago, the University of Chicago told the conference it wanted out, Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Here’s what’s happening Monday with COVID-19 in the Chicago area. Others include the likes of Michigan, Illinois and Indiana. mascot but keep its 'Rebels' nickname saying it refers to trailblazing spirit, not the Confederacy, after it removed a statue during summer BLM controversy It was named "Beauregard" after the Confederate general who ordered the first shots of the Civil War. No other decisions have been made regarding the future of the Rebel nickname and Hey Reb! but will keep the Rebels moniker, the school announced Tuesday. Previous mascots. was a cartoonish figure modeled after the western trailblazers of the 1800s. UNLV is retiring the Hey Reb! The move prompted an outcry and an organized protest on a Facebook page, where Hey Reb! LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The online petition calling for a new mascot at UNLV is gaining traction with more than 3,100 signatures. with a new mascot. No, it stands for "Nevada Las," but that didn't stop UNLV from designing a new logo anyway. It was renamed “Hey Reb!” in 1982, years after the school removed Confederate logos but kept the Rebels nickname. Column: Meghan and Harry talk to Oprah Winfrey. Coincidentally, they use the UNLV Rebel logo a lot. “There are no plans to bring it back,” Whitfield said Tuesday, and no plans to create a new mascot. New UNLV president Keith Whitfield explained the decision to do away with the mascot in a statement to students. UNLV President Keith Whitfield said in a letter to students that the team has no plans on a new mascot. mascot but retaining its Rebels nickname, university president Keith Whitfield announced Tuesday. The mascot was created in the late 1960s, originally named “Beauregard,” after a Confederate general in the Civil War. attends an NCAA college basketball game against San Diego State in Las Vegas. Let them have what they want. Here are some lessons learned. UNLV was founded in 1957. Of course, the decision isn't too surprising ... given the school just removed a famous on-campus statue of "Hey Reb!" Whitfield’s predecessor as UNLV president, Marta Meana, said at the time the future of the mascot would be studied.