students, but only 3,366 votes were cast. The referendum passed with
nearly 75 percent of the vote.
* According to the Colonel Reb Foundation, in 2003 the University
Administration tried to change the mascot despite 94% of students
voting to keep Colonel Reb on the field. 94% to 18.7%? Liars liars
pants on fire. The fix was in.

Upon reflection the numbers are worse. 94% wanting to keep the Colonel
dropped to approximately 4.67% wanting to keep him (using the
Administration's tally claiming 75% of the 3366 voters favored banning
Colonel Reb).

Even Chicago politicians are blushing over this one. Good grief.