The Northwestern mascot name has been a topic of discussion and controversy for many years. The university's official mascot is the Wildcat, which represents the spirit and ferocity of the sports teams. However, in recent years, there have been calls for a change in the mascot name due to concerns about cultural appropriation. Some argue that the name "Wildcat" is insensitive and disrespectful to Native Americans, as it can be seen as trivializing their culture. They argue that using a Native American mascot name perpetuates stereotypes and harms the Native American community. On the other hand, there are those who believe that the current mascot name is not offensive and is simply a representation of the university's athletic teams.

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Various smut stories too small to make it's own work that I just toss all in here. Most of these, I write up quickly in my discord server before posting over to here. The first chapter is going to be a sort of hub to mention what all of the chapters are going to be. Most chapters are going to end up inspired by a piece of art, so be sure to check the notes for the chapter for a link to the art to get a better view of it all when reading.

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Part 3 of A Marvelous Smutpit

Bewitched by TheEvilInThisChild666

Fandoms: Left 4 Dead (Video Games)

Summary

A disturbingly sapient Witch takes an interest in Zoey.

Cry Witch by Xenolord

Fandoms: Left 4 Dead (Video Games), Half-Life (Video Games), Portal (Video Game)

Mature
Graphic Depictions Of Violence
F/F
Work in Progress

Summary

A rewritten version of the 2009 Fanfiction.net original Cry Witch that started a revolution. A Witch wakes up in California with all of her faculties from when she was alive. After running in to Zoey and her group, they make their way to Quarantine Zone Alpha. where the real adventure begins.

SexHazard by Rilocarashulaki

Fandoms: Biohazard | Resident Evil (Gameverse)

Explicit
Choose Not To Use Archive Warnings
F/F, F/M, Multi, Other
Complete Work

Summary

A genius within a secret underground laboratory creates the ultimate bio-weapon. but with an extra ingredient added to the concoction. And it's NOT "Chemical X". Thus the pornographic zombie apocalypse strikes Raccoon City! Detailed over the course of RE2 (Playstation/PC/GC/DC/etc. original and not Remake), RE: Nemesis, Outbreak, and involving other Capcom/etc. characters appropriate for September 1998. Be warned that some characters may be younger than their game appearance (Finn, Regina), there are a couple of OC's (mostly to move the PWP along), some unnamed characters are given names (Promo Girl, etc.), all characters listed above are by order of major appearance, MANY characters were not listed due to not being a "major character" in this story (Rebecca Chambers, Chris Redfield, William Birkin, etc), are spoilers, and/or are meant purely for WTF inclusions.
Posted to the internet for the first time in over a decade, with MAJOR revisions done by the original author, in celebration of the release of Resident Evil 2 Remake!

Sweet Sacrifice by Shadowkira

Fandoms: Left 4 Dead, Left 4 Dead 2

Mature
Graphic Depictions Of Violence, Major Character Death
F/F
Complete Work

Summary

(AU) Zoey and the gang enter the Sugar Mill, crawling with Witches who roam as they cry. When Zoey is separated from the boys, can she find a way to survive injured and without a gun? Or will she'll find strength in an unexpected ally?

(Zoey x Witch friendship, hints to them being more later. Rated for possible language but mostly for gore.)

Not Alone by banshee_strikes

Fandoms: Left 4 Dead

Mature
Graphic Depictions Of Violence
F/F
Complete Work

Summary

An injured Zoey is left to fend for herself, when she comes across a Witch.

Zoey x witch

Lost and alone, Zoey must take on the zombie apocalypse by herself. But who could possibly bring comfort to the young girl? Edit - New Chapter is up!

Rated: Fiction T - English - Romance/Tragedy - Zoey, Witch - Chapters: 3 - Words: 1,846 - Reviews: 29 - Favs: 52 - Follows: 32 - Updated: 8/15/2012 - Published: 8/10/2012 - Status: Complete - id: 8413802

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A/N - This is my first story so it's a little short but all feedback is appreciated! If more chapters are wanted just let me know ;P

She couldn't quite figure out where to go. Zoey was lost, alone and hurt. If only that Charger hadn't knocked Francis off the Building…if only that Hunter hadn't torn Louis apart…if only Bill hadn't startled that Witch…she might not feel so alone. Zoey limped slowly through the streets, ever wary of the sounds around her.

She stumbled into a small shop, quietly checking for any of the infected. After she was satisfied that she was safe, Zoey sat behind the counter, taking a quick drink. Resting against the counter, she could hear the distant screams of the infected and the occasional sob of a Witch. "Now what?" Zoey thought. She looked down her bloody body, wincing at the sight of some of her wounds. "Amazing…I wonder how long I'll last" She said quietly to herself. Another loud sob cut through the quiet air, louder than the previous time. Zoey couldn't help but think back to the sight of Bill being cut up by the Witch. A small tear rolled down her cheek, quickly being wiped away. "Calm yourself girl" She said to herself shakily.

Come dawn, Zoey set off, still limping slowly. After rummaging through some other nearby shops, she found a silenced SMG. "Better than nothing" she thought. Other than the occasional general infected, Zoey didn't run into much company. She was getting tired when she spotted a safe house in the distance. She quickened the pace, still limping badly. Ten metres away from the door, she heard a loud sob – Right next to her.

Zoey slowly turned around and saw a lonely Witch, kneeled not a metre away. Frozen with fear, Zoey just stared at the dangerous infected in front of her. She caught her breath when the Witch looked up into Zoey's eyes. The Witch slowly stood up, cautiously making its way towards Zoey. When the Witch was directly in front of her, Zoey saw, past the grey mangled hair, that this Witch was better looking than the other Witches she had encountered, even as far to say she was cute.

The Witch stared back at this new thing with curiosity, touching over the red hoodie with interest. Zoey for her part just stood as still as a statue, not daring to move an inch. She kept eyeing the razor sharp claws the Witch was using to feel her hoodie. Suddenly, the Witch gently but firmly dragged Zoey over towards the safe house, shutting the door behind them. It sat Zoey on a table and grabbed a nearby med kit. Zoey watched in amazement as the Witch expertly applied the bandages to her wounds.

After it was finished, the Witch knelt down in the corner of the room and started sobbing. Zoey slowly made her way over to the Witch. She carefully knelt down in front of the Witch, curiously string at the infected girl. The Witch stared back, teary eyed. Zoey cautiously reached out and pushed back some of the Witch's hair, getting a better look at her cute face. "T-Thank you" Zoey said softly, giving the Witch a light kiss on the lips. The Witch just stared, feeling new sensations it had not felt for a long time. Zoey finally broke the kiss, a string of saliva connecting their lips.

As it started getting dark, Zoey sat next to the Witch against the wall. Before she drifted off to sleep, the Witch moved closer and took Zoey in a gentle hug. Quite surprised, Zoey hugged back, finally feeling somewhat happy in the post-apocalyptic world. They both snuggled together until morning.

Come morning, Zoey woke first. She looked at her new friend, smiling. Getting up and having a stretch, Zoey looked down at herself. "The wounds seem to be healing well" She thought to herself. In the distance she could hear a distant horde, maybe after some unlucky survivors. Looking out through the door, she felt the Witch wrap its arms around her, always careful of those razor sharp claws. Zoey giggled softly, turning to return the hug. "How did you sleep?" She asked. The Witch just smiled softly and nodded which Zoey took for good.

After losing so much, Zoey starts to think she might of just found someone she can be happy with, if even at the worst of times.

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On the other hand, there are those who believe that the current mascot name is not offensive and is simply a representation of the university's athletic teams. They argue that changing the mascot name would be an unnecessary and excessive measure. In response to the controversy, the university administration has held discussions and forums to gather feedback from students, faculty, and alumni.

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Some have suggested alternative mascot names that are more inclusive and do not carry potential cultural appropriation. For example, "Nighthawks" and "Spartans" have been proposed as possible alternatives. Ultimately, the decision to change the Northwestern mascot name rests with the university administration. They will need to balance the desires of the community with the tradition and history associated with the current mascot. It is a complex and sensitive issue, and the university will need to carefully consider the impact of any potential changes..

Reviews for "Northwestern's Mascot Name: Uniting Fans and Alumni Across Generations"

1. Sarah - 1 star

I was extremely disappointed when I heard about Northwestern's new mascot name. "Norrthwstern" just sounds so awkward and forced. It doesn't have any historical or cultural significance, and it doesn't capture the spirit of the university. It feels like someone just randomly combined letters together and came up with this mess. I expected better from such a prestigious institution. Overall, this mascot name feels like a major letdown and I can't imagine it generating much excitement or school spirit.

2. Michael - 2 stars

I have to say, I was quite underwhelmed by the choice of "Norrthwstern" as Northwestern's mascot name. It lacks creativity and originality. It's almost as if they couldn't come up with anything better and just settled for this mediocre option. In addition, the spelling is just odd and confusing. It's clear that they were trying to be unique, but it ended up being more of a distraction than anything else. Northwestern is known for its academic excellence, and it's a shame that the same level of care and thought wasn't put into selecting a more fitting and meaningful mascot name.

3. Jessica - 1 star

I really don't understand why Northwestern decided to go with "Norrthwstern" as their mascot name. Not only is it difficult to pronounce and spell, but it also sounds like they were trying too hard to be edgy and different. It's not catchy or memorable in any way, and it definitely doesn't reflect the rich history and traditions of the university. I expected more from Northwestern, and this choice just feels like a missed opportunity to create a strong and meaningful mascot name that the entire community could rally behind. Overall, I'm extremely disappointed and unimpressed.

4. John - 1 star

As an alumnus of Northwestern, I was really looking forward to the unveiling of the new mascot name. However, I was left feeling incredibly let down and disheartened by the choice of "Norrthwstern." It doesn't have any personality or charm. It sounds generic and unoriginal, and it doesn't evoke any sense of pride or excitement. I understand wanting to stand out and be unique, but this name misses the mark completely. It's hard to imagine anyone getting behind this uninspiring choice, and I hope Northwestern reconsiders and selects a more fitting and memorable mascot name in the future.

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Bewitched by TheEvilInThisChild666

Fandoms: Left 4 Dead (Video Games)

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Cry Witch by Xenolord

Fandoms: Left 4 Dead (Video Games), Half-Life (Video Games), Portal (Video Game)

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SexHazard by Rilocarashulaki

Fandoms: Biohazard | Resident Evil (Gameverse)

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Sweet Sacrifice by Shadowkira

Fandoms: Left 4 Dead, Left 4 Dead 2

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Not Alone by banshee_strikes

Fandoms: Left 4 Dead

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Zoey x witch

Zack & Zoey Scary Witch Dog Costume - XSmall

With one wag of her tail, your pup may cast a spell wearing the Zack & Zoey Scary Witch Dog Costume! The enchanting 2-piece set features a sparkly sequined skirt and matching elastic-strapped pointy hat.

Reviews for "Northwestern's Mascot Name: Uniting Fans and Alumni Across Generations"

The Power of Representation: Northwestern's Mascot Name and Inclusivity

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