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1969, Oct 19 - Chief Quabachi


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Southern Illinoisan   10/19/1969


In 1969 a committee created the Chief Quabachi concept as a mascot for the school. This Indian Chief (and accompanying legend) was used as a mascot until 1989, when the University dropped its use of the Indian in response to a variety of objections over use of the Indian caricature.