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Boston University alumnus Arcangelo Cella. On June 21, Cella created a Change.org petition asking BU to rename Rhett the Terrier, the University’s mascot, because of the name’s ties to the controversial book and film “Gone With the Wind.” COURTESY OF ARCANGELO CELLA

What’s wrong with ‘Rhett,’ from the alum who petitioned for a mascot name change

Sarah Readdean July 2, 2020
2014 alum Arcangelo Cella created a Change.org petition on June 21 asking the University to rename Rhett. In an interview with The Daily Free Press, Cella shared his views on the controversial associations the moniker's namesake brings to BU.

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Daily Free Press Admin April 11, 2013

The U.S. Army is taking criticism for a slideshow presentation to U.S. Army Reserve recruits. A dozen lawmakers have signed a letter demanding the Army to apologize for a statement listing religious extremist...

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