School officials announced in February that they had retired the Crusaders name following input from students, faculty and alumni. We light the way for our students, so that once they graduate, they shine their light for others,” Padilla said in a news release. Above all, we are beacons of God’s light around the world. ”We are beacons of knowledge for our students’ academic, social and spiritual growth. Padilla said the private Lutheran school’s new nickname ”directly connects to the University’s motto, `In Thy Light We See Light,’ and represents the Valparaiso University community in many ways.” (AP) - Valparaiso University announced Tuesday that it has adopted the Beacons as its new team name, replacing the Crusaders, a term school officials dropped this year after saying it had been embraced by hate groups.
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