[Rain Man]

Originally Posted by SNR

I intend on writing a few letters as well, Rain Man.

Tom Dennis is their op-ed/opinion column guy who will probably end up receiving your letter no matter who you send it to. Here's how you get in touch with him:
http://www.grandforksherald.com/user...nnis-0/contact

The main editor is Steve Wagner. Perhaps try him first? Here's the form to e-mail him:
http://www.grandforksherald.com/user...wagner/contact

I swear I thought I knew how to get in touch with these guys, but that was the personal e-mail address of the person who was former editor. Damn.

I'll keep hunting around to see if I can get a few people to cough up info.

I sent this letter, though there was a typo in my name, dammit.


As a researcher who has conducted branding research for universities in the past, I'm enjoying the discussion of a new nickname for UND. I'm an outsider, but I did a little independent research and hope the committee will consider the nickname "Ermines".

From a marketing standpoint, Ermines would be a strong move for UND.
Internally, it's native to the state, it's fearsome beyond its size, and it could work with the current color scheme. It fits the current brand of the school. Externally, it would be a very unique mascot while also being attractive and charming to those who see it. It would also complement UND with the mascots of other regional schools like Badgers, Gophers, and Wolverines, while putting North Dakota's unique signature on the brand. I hope the committee seriously considers it.