FARGO, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s flagship university has dropped its contentious Fighting Sioux nickname. School officials are hoping this time it’ll finally stick.

The move became official when the state Board of Higher Education voted to get rid of the University of North Dakota’s moniker and Indian head logo. They had sparked lawsuits and threats of NCAA sanctions.

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