Cameron Barger

@EddieComeaux @UCLALawReview @DrUJayakumar It's deeply concerning to learn about allegations of unfair admissions practices at Harvard, a university with such a prestigious reputation. The idea that students of certain backgrounds might be favored over others is downright despicable.

Sharing a @UCLALawReview article co-auth with @DrUJayakumar Bill Kidder & Sherod Thaxton on race, athletics, and admissions. We show that supposedly race-neutral admissions policies create advantages for white applicants.... let us know your thoughts. uclalawreview.org/race-and-privi…

@ZacharyUCR2023 @KatryaLy Hello Zach, Great response I think you did a good job digesting the reading and making a polarizing statement of what stood out to you. I believe that these athletes are starting to get more fair treatment. @TA_ED50 #UCR50

It has been seen that race has played into popularity of student athletes as the white players have been seen to be more popular in college sports. @KatryaLy #UCR50

Approximately 16 percent of undergraduates at Harvard compete on one or more NCAA Division I athletic teams. This is a higher percentage than any highly selective public university and higher than all elite private schools but for a few other Ivy League schools. #ucr50 @TA_ED50

@ZacharyUCR2023 @KatryaLy Hello Zach great post! I think that the NCAA should have their athlete's best interests in mind. These athletes are making them comparable revenue to pro sports and the conditions these players live in are way worse. #ucr50 @TA_ED50

The NCAA has had it's fair share of issues between themselves and their student athletes, which have led to multiple legal cases take place. A question that comes to mind is, "Should the NCAA want to have their athletes best interest since they make them money?" #ucr50 @KatryaLy

In 2013 the concept of amateurism took a huge hit when there were multiple stories of college football players receiving money to attend a certain school. This forced the NCAA to share some profits with the players. #ucr50 @TA_ED50

@ZacharyUCR2023 @KatryaLy As a student-athlete at UCR, I can tell that there is a goal to make the sports equal. Women in athletics have been forgotten about for a long time and it's only right to fight for equality. #ucr50 @TA_ED50

Title IX has been an important tool for student athletes since 1972. It has given resources to female student athletes and has kept sports between the genders as equal as possible. The resources offer are to combat student athlete mental health and sexual abuse. @KatryaLy #ucr50

I was blown away to hear the statistic that women coaches only hold jobs in less than 25% of jobs in college athletics. This is very unfair and I believe we should strive to get more women into coaching, especially women's sports. #ucr50 @TA_ED50

@jmart758 @TA_ED50 Hello, I really enjoyed reading your post. I agree women in sports do not get enough positive affirmation. Men get a ton of media attention and hefty sponsorship deals that are often not made available to women. #ucr50 @TA_ED50

Even with the incredible accomplishments, women's sports are still not given the attention they deserve in the media, in sponsorship deals, or in general. #UCR50 @TA_ED50

Intercollegiate athletics is a great example of diversity within a collegiate institution. Participating in athletics will lead you to interact with people from all different diverse backgrounds. These experiences will help mold you for the future. #ucr50 @TA_ED50

@ZacharyUCR2023 @KatryaLy Hey Zach great post! Student-athletes have so much on their plate and have to balance all different facets of their day-to-day lives. #ucr50 @TA_ED50

Student-Athletes have to go through a lot of pressure in their daily life and this can come from more than just themselves. They could feel pressured from not only themselves but their parents or school administration to feel that they need to perform in school and sport. #UCR50

What is the climate around the UCR sports programs? Do students really care if the teams win or lose? #ucr50 @TA_ED50

@ZacharyUCR2023 @KatryaLy Great post Zach, I agree struggles in the classroom will hold you back even if you excell on the field.

Athletes can struggle to balance their sport and academics as both are not easy. This can ruin a promising athlete's career. It takes a special and dedicated person to be able to excel in both sport and academics. @katryaly #ucr50

Being a student-athlete is not easy. The balancing act you have to do to handle all of your academic and athletic duties is not easy. It can be hard but you have to get a routine and stay dedicated. #ucr50

I was really shocked to find out that the total funds the NCAA put into athletics last year was $850 million. I knew it was a lot of money but not that much. #ucr50 @TA_ED50