User:Ddpit22/Saltine Warrior/Bibliography

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Bibliography[edit]

“Syracuse Mascot.” Syracuse University Athletics, 12 Sept. 2012, cuse.com/news/2012/9/12/Otto_0523112238.
- This is an article on the official Syracuse University Athletics website, making it very reliable as it comes directly from the source. It covers the history of SU's mascot over the years.
Stern, Gabe. “40 Years since the Saltine Warrior’s Removal as Syracuse University’s Mascot, Indigenous Leaders Reflect on Controversy.” The Daily Orange, 18 Jan. 2018, dailyorange.com/2018/01/40-years-since-saltine-warriors-removal-syracuse-universitys-mascot-indigenous-leaders-reflect-controversy/#google_vignette.
- This is a story written for Syracuse University's student newspaper, The Daily Orange, detailing specifically the Saltine Warrior mascot and all the controversy surrounding it. It contains good sources inside the story to help provide good context and perspective.
Becque, Fran. “From the Saltine Warrior to Otto the Orange at Syracuse University.” Fraternity History & More, 14 Oct. 2017, www.franbecque.com/from-the-saltine-warrior-to-otto-the-orange-happy-birthday-syracuse-university/.
- This is an article published by a fraternity/sorority historian going through the history of the Saltine Warrior and how a fraternity had a big impact on the events of the mascot controversy. This provides good background on the backlash the Saltine Warrior got and what happened because of it.
Webb, Donnie. “Origins of Orange: Colors, Nicknames and Mascots of Syracuse Sports over the Years (from the Archive).” Syracuse.Com, 31 May 2004, www.syracuse.com/orangesports/2004/05/origins_of_orange_colors_nicknames_and_mascots_of_syracuse_sports_over_the_years.html.
- This is a story published in the largest newspaper in Syracuse, Syracuse.com, giving the origins of the Syracuse University mascot. This gives great historical information on the early days of the Saltine Warrior, why it received the backlash that it did, and what came after the events.
Admin. “History of the Saltine Warrior.” SyrGuide, 20 Nov. 2021, www.syrguide.com/guide/2013/04/10/history-of-the-saltine-warrior/#google_vignette.
- This is a story that gives great background on the Saltine Warrior and how it was created and what influenced its creation. It also provides further sources that can be beneficial if someone needs to dive even deeper into a specific part of the story.
Case, Dick. “Mascot Memories.” SURFACE at Syracuse University, 1997, surface.syr.edu/sumagazine/vol13/iss3/9/.
- This article is from a Syracuse-based magazine, going through the timeline of Syracuse University's different mascots -- including the Saltine Warrior. This is a great source due to its very historically-based information on the mascots and controversy.
“Access Newspaper Archive Institutional Version: Unauthorized User.” Access Newspaper Archive Institutional Version | Unauthorized User, 3 Aug. 1998, access.newspaperarchive.com/us/new-york/syracuse/syracuse-herald-journal/1998/08-03/page-63.
- This is a great source from a 1998 newspaper article talking about the transition away from the Saltine Warrior mascot. It discusses the efforts to preserve the history of the mascot and why some people did not view the Saltine Warrior as offensive. This article has been archived and is available at Syracuse University's library, making it a reliable and factual book.
Coulson-Johnston, Katherine. “Tandfonline.” Taylor & Francis Online, 19 Apr. 2022, www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10668926.2017.1282241.
- This source is a journal article talking about Native American mascots and their history in the United States. It provides incredible important context when talking about the Saltine Warrior and the impact it had on the community and beyond.
Pacitti, Eugenia. “Monash.” Up for the Fight: Success and Shortcomings in the Movement to Eliminate Native American Sports Mascots and Logos in American Colleges and Universities, 1970-1978., www.monash.edu/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/1672042/volume-19.1-pacitti.pdf. Accessed 20 Feb. 2024.
- This source is from a journal giving analysis on Native American mascot and imagery. It is going to be a great resource when going through the backlash the Saltine Warrior faced.
Haley, Kathleen. “Surface at Syracuse University.” SURFACE Site, 2005, surface.syr.edu/.
- This source is from an alumni journal from Syracuse University, discussing the transition from the Saltine Warrior to the Otto the Orange mascot. This is going to give great information on the controversy surrounding the Saltine Warrior, why the school decided to move on from it, and what happened following the events.
Cummings, Andre Douglas Pond, and Seth Harper. A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN MASCOT CONTROVERSY, 2009, heinonline.org/HOL/Page?handle=hein.journals%2Fmargin9&id=143&collection=journals.
- This source is from a journal giving more in-depth information about the history of Native American mascots throughout the years. Once again, this is going to provide great context when discussing the Saltine Warrior mascot at SU.

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Luke, Learie. 2007. Identity and secession in the Caribbean: Tobago versus Trinidad, 1889–1980 Kingston, Jamaica: University of the West Indies Press.
- This is a book published by a university press, so it should be a reliable source. It also covers the topic in some depth, so it's helpful in establishing notability.
Galeano, Gloria; Bernal, Rodrigo (2013-11-08). "Sabinaria , a new genus of palms (Cryosophileae, Coryphoideae, Arecaceae) from the Colombia-Panama border". Phytotaxa.
- This is a peer-reviewed scientific journal, so it should be a reliable source. It covers the topic in some depth, so it's helpful in establishing notability.
Baker, William J.; Dransfield, John (2016). "Beyond Genera Palmarum: progress and prospects in palm systematics". Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society.
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Outline of proposed changes[edit]

The plan for our wikipedia page is very simple: there is very little information given on the history of the Saltine Warrior in the Otto the Orange mascot Wiki page. We want to expand on what is giving by adding the following information: history about the Saltine Warrior with a timeline of the events, variations of the mascot, different merchandise and promotional products related to the Saltine Warrior, depiction on Syracuse uniforms, alternative logos, other depictions of the mascot, and of course the controversy surrounding it.

The one thing we are still deciding is whether to make an entirely new page for the Saltine Warrior, or completely expand on what is briefly provided in the Otto the Orange page.

Now that you have compiled a bibliography, it's time to plan out how you'll improve your assigned article.

In this section, write up a concise outline of how the sources you've identified will add relevant information to your chosen article. Be sure to discuss what content gap your additions tackle and how these additions will improve the article's quality.

Consider other changes you'll make to the article, including possible deletions of irrelevant, outdated, or incorrect information, restructuring of the article to improve its readability or any other change you plan on making. This is your chance to really think about how your proposed additions will improve your chosen article and to vet your sources even further.

Note: This is not a draft. This is an outline/plan where you can think about how the sources you've identified will fill in a content gap.

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