‘Every Man a Wildcat’: Is Beloved College Slogan Really Sexist?

Feminist nonsense. They don't say a word about how women are treated in the Muslim world or in Africa but one word in a band performance is a huge issue

A 1950s-era slogan meant to inspire Kansas State University fans is instead causing controversy. University officials asked the school’s marching band to remove a formation highlighting the slogan “Every Man a Wildcat” from its pregame routine on Saturday.

Those who dislike the slogan say the word “man” is not gender inclusive. They prefer “Every Person a Wildcat.” Proponents say the phrase is a longtime tradition and “man” refers to all of mankind.

Although the EMAW formation was removed from the marching band, the slogan will remain part of the university’s licensed program, Jeff Morris, KSU’s vice president of communications and marketing, told the Collegian.

The phrase first surfaced during the 1950s and remained popular for about two decades, according to the Manhattan (Kan.) Mercury. But its use declined during the 1970s and it was forgotten until students resurrected it, using only the initials EMAW, about two years ago. The controversy began simmering shortly thereafter, and ignited again after the routine was removed from the band’s performance.

“As we strive for balance, we’re fine with student, alumni and the community using the phrase,” Morris said. “At the same time, we have to be sensitive that some people are bothered by it.”

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That last sentence is pretty self-contradictory