San Diego State replaces red-faced Aztec warrior logo

SAN DIEGO - San Diego State University is replacing its logo of a red-faced profile of an Aztec warrior with a red and black monogram reading SD State. <br> <br> The replacement of the old logo is part of an attempt to improve the university&#39;s image following complaints from the school&#39;s Native American Student Alliance and Latino groups that the university&#39;s mascot, Monty Montezuma, and logo were culturally offensive. <br> <br> The new design, unveiled Wednesday, will be phased in over the next seven years at an estimated cost of $100,000. <br> <br> The search for a new mascot was put on hold July 19 after university President Stephen Weber rejected the image of an &#34;eagle warrior,&#34; which was backed by most members of a committee charged with replacing Monty. <br> <br> The new logo, the letters S and D backed by a spear, will be printed on uniforms, equipment and at sporting venues. <br> <br>

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