Ohio superintendent to drop school's nickname

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio school superintendent says he is updating the district’s anti-discrimination policy to drop the “Orientals” nickname for sports teams.

Akron Superintendent David James said East High School will have a new name for its teams when a newly renovated building opens next fall.

James is changing the district’s anti-discrimination policy to prohibit the use of any name or symbol that stereotypes groups based on sex, race, ancestry or national origin or that could create a racially hostile or discriminatory environment.

The school has used a dragon mascot on football helmets.

James told the school board Monday that he’ll create process for coming up with a new nickname.