Arkansas State never considered itself hostile and abusive, but now it's official.
The program is off the list.
Arkansas State revealed Monday it has been informed by the NCAA it is no longer among the colleges and universities subject to an executive committee policy regarding the use of American Indian mascots, nicknames and imagery.
Arkansas State, which has competed in athletics as "Indians" since 1931, appeared on the original list of schools using imagery called "hostile and abusive" in August 2005 by the NCAA.
For more information see today's Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.
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