Valparaiso University generated headlines in February by announcing it was replacing the Crusaders team name, mascot and logo because they have been embraced by hate groups such as the Ku Klux Klan.

Valparaiso University announced Tuesday that it is adopting Beacons as its new nickname. The school's previous nickname, the Crusaders, was dropped in February. The Beacon also has been the name of ...

VALPARAISO, Ind. (AP) — Valparaiso University announced Tuesday that it has adopted the Beacons as its new team name, replacing the Crusaders, a term school officials dropped this year after saying it ...

Valparaiso is done with its nickname. The Indiana university announced Thursday that it is ditching the Crusaders nickname, mascot and logos — something that had been adopted and embraced by various ...

Valparaiso University has a new nickname. The Beacons. The university announced Tuesday it has adopted a new mascot after a months-long process that included nearly 1,000 suggestions. “Our new ...

VALPARAISO – Valparaiso University announced Tuesday that it has adopted the Beacons as its new team name, replacing the Crusaders, a term school officials dropped this year after saying it had been ...

Valparaiso introduced "Beacons" as its new nickname Tuesday, months after abandoning its old "Crusaders" moniker. "Valparaiso University's new nickname directly connects to our motto, ‘In thy light we ...

Valparaiso University said Tuesday it’s adopting Beacons as its official nickname after dumping Crusaders in February after it became embraced by hate groups. The private Lutheran-affiliated ...