Christian college drops 'Crusaders' nickname in bow to 'global society'

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Christian college drops 'Crusaders' nickname in bow to 'global society'

Fox News - A Christian college in Wisconsin is dropping its "Crusaders" nickname after nearly 50 years, claiming the moniker has become outdated in a "more global society," university officials told FoxNews.com.

Maranatha Baptist University in Watertown and its Division III athletic teams have used the name since its founding in 1968. Matt Davis, the university's executive vice president, said no complaints have been received by the school and stressed that it coincides with its name change from Maranatha Baptist College in December.