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[Natebishop3]

As in,
Oregon City Pioneers
Lewis and Clark Pioneers

I'd like that as well.

Lewis and Clark is changing off the Pioneers because of its colonizer connotation.

 

[Phatguysrule]

Lewis and Clark is changing off the Pioneers because of its colonizer connotation.

Yeah I've heard something about that... But haven't heard when it's going to happen. The Women's basketball team just got new uniforms which say Pioneers.

For what it's worth, I wrote a letter opposing the change. Pioneers has more to do with exploring, discovery, hard work, and skill.

If you look up the etymology of pioneer you find that it was originally French "pionnier," foot soldier, or scout. Over time, the term evolved to encompass anyone who is among the first to explore, innovate, or settle in a new area.

And has further evolved to mean those who explore new ideas, or innovate to make new discoveries.

I think the evolution of the word exactly describes what should be encouraged in college. Or really, in life.

 

[RR7]

Yeah I've heard something about that... But haven't heard when it's going to happen. The Women's basketball team just got new uniforms which say Pioneers.

For what it's worth, I wrote a letter opposing the change. Pioneers has more to do with exploring, discovery, hard work, and skill.

If you look up the etymology of pioneer you find that it was originally French "pionnier," foot soldier, or scout. Over time, the term evolved to encompass anyone who is among the first to explore, innovate, or settle in a new area.

I think therein lies the problem, when the exploring and settling are only from a white perspective. When the land had been explored and settled for a very long time before pioneers

 

[Phatguysrule]

I think therein lies the problem, when the exploring and settling are only from a white perspective. When the land had been explored and settled for a very long time before pioneers

But they aren't named Pioneers from the white perspective... Nowadays when the term pioneer is used it is to congratulate somebody on coming up with a new idea or novel concept that proves to be beneficial in some way.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

The Portland Pit Bulls!

 

[THE HCP]

Portland Generals has a nice ring to it FAMS!

 

[Hoopguru]

Lewis and Clark is changing off the Pioneers because of its colonizer connotation.

If true what a bunch of bs.

 

[Natebishop3]

If true what a bunch of bs.

https://www.lclark.edu/live/news/54828-a-new-mascot-era-begins

They should change the name of the school too, if they're offended by pioneers.

 

[Hoopguru]

Portland Proud

 

[Phatguysrule]

If true what a bunch of bs.

It's definitely true. Kinda breaks my heart a bit... I've never heard the word pioneer used in a derogatory manner.

 

[Hoopguru]

It's definitely true. Kinda breaks my heart a bit... I've never heard the word pioneer used in a derogatory manner.

Its ridiculous.

 

[Hoopguru]

I have a fucking, Oregon
Pioneer Fishing License for $7, for being a resident of Oregon for 50 or more years!

 

[SharpeScooterShooter]

The etymology actually includes being the first to use or create a path and "blazing" signs along the path (using slashes or colors) to mark the trail.

It wasn't about going fast (originally), it was about going first, and showing the way.

But "blaze" has more than one meaning. And I don't think leaning into that is necessarily a bad thing.

It can also mean one who blazes (fire)

To open or prepare for others

I am for the name personally. I just feel the trailblazer is yes, the first, but also fast. Like when roadrunner left a smoke trail behind him. Blazin a trail.
Of course for me that could also mean enjoying a joint while walking a trail.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

I have a fucking, Oregon
Pioneer Fishing License for $7, for being a resident of Oregon for 50 or more years!

The Portland Fish would be a terrible name.

 

[barfo]

https://www.lclark.edu/live/news/54828-a-new-mascot-era-begins

They should change the name of the school too, if they're offended by pioneers.

Or they could do a Hegseth and pretend the school is named for John Lewis and Dick Clark.

barfo

 

[Natebishop3]

Or they could do a Hegseth and pretend the school is named for John Lewis and Dick Clark.

barfo

Were they Confederate Generals too?

 

[tlongII]

The Portland Fish would be a terrible name.

I like it!

 

[SharpeScooterShooter]

Rip City Roses

 

[barfo]

Drip City Drizzles

 

[Hoopguru]

Periwinkle Pirates

 

[HailBlazers]

Portland Proud

Portland Pride

 

[SlyPokerDog]

The Portland Slys!

 

[crandc]

Portland Pride

Lionesses don't have manes.

 

[superfly4201]

Portland Beavers

 

[THE HCP]

Lionesses don't have manes.

 

[Natebishop3]

Portland Pride

Been done my man

 

[THE HCP]

Please don’t assume. Lions shouldn’t be put into categories based solely on outward appearance.

 

[barfo]

My billion dollar business idea is to collect lion excrement, put it in bags printed with Trump's picture.

I believe 77 million Americans will want this Lion Sack of Shit (TM).

So if I price it at $13, that's $1B.

barfo

 

[Hoopguru]

Please don’t assume. Lions shouldn’t be put into categories based solely on outward appearance.

You cannot make a Lion a Pussy cat...

 

[crandc]

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Transgender lions!