Obviously, we do not agree with the decision, and we will continue to press our case through all of the levels of review and beyond as necessary,

We must press our case, because to let the charge of hostile and abusive stand would have a chilling effect to prospective faculty, staff and, most importantly, prospective American Indian students we are here to serve,

They have not and will not make a decision for the next few months.

I'm profoundly disappointed in this decision, but we will nevertheless press on to vindicate Mark's rights on appeal.

We had no choice but to respond to this group that says we're 'hostile or abusive. We decided we had to go after them - and that's what we did.

We believe our use of the nickname and logo is respectful and appropriate. ... A recent statewide poll showed our nickname is not offensive to a majority of American Indian people and, interestingly, one of four Indians polled indicate support for UND would be reduced if we changed the name. We are awaiting the results of our appeal to the NCAA.