Year: 2010

  • Birth of the bird: How the Phoenix got its name

    Birth of the bird: How the Phoenix got its name

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    For decades, UW-Green Bay was the only NCAA Division I sports program with the nickname “Phoenix.” Then, a few years ago, D-1 newcomer Elon College in North Carolina decided there should be two Phoenix. (Phoenixes? Phoeni? It’s a singular noun, which UW-Green Bay officials say perfectly reflects the closeness of the program, campus and community.)…