The University of Notre Dame has officially changed the lyrics to its fight song, “Victory March,” after 114 years.
Previously, the lyrics said “While her loyal sons are marching onward to victory.” Now, the lyrics say “While her loyal sons and daughters march on to victory.”
Notre Dame posted an announcement on Friday morning with a video of various fans singing the fight song.
The song only mentioned men before due to the fact that the school was an all-men’s college until women first enrolled in 1972. So, now that it’s been 50 years since that decision, the school decided to commemorate the anniversary by updating the lyrics.