LETTER: Why the modifier for Lady Rebels?

Deborah White Henderson

2 years ago

UNLV Lady Rebels guard Jade Thomas (5) plays against Colorado State University at Cox Pavilion ... — UNLV Lady Rebels guard Jade Thomas (5) plays against Colorado State University at Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021. (Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Elipagephoto

UNLV Lady Rebels forward Desi-Rae Young (23) takes a shot during a game against Colorado State University at Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021. (Elizabeth Page Brumley/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Elipagephoto

Calling UNLV’s women’s teams the Lady Rebels while the men’s teams are referred to as the Rebels sends an unmistakable message of second-class citizenship.