With summer winding down, I wanted to share some songs that I’ve been listening to lately – and it wouldn’t be my playlist if it didn’t include an eclectic mix. I hope you find something new to listen to!
@jazminxfra820@abhornUCRedu It's concerning to see winning prioritized over academic achievement and marginalized athletes scouted without addressing the underlying microaggressions at play. How can we create a system that truly values both education and inclusivity? #educ150@annaaacha
In a system that prioritizes winning over academic achievement and a system that prides itself on scouting marginalized athletes, its ridiculous to not connect the underlying microaggression they are trying to pull. @abhornUCRedu#educ150
@ESilvaVel@annaaacha Exactly! I understand that the NCAA invest a lot into these student-athletes but those athletes also invest a lot into their institution. This makes it nearly impossible for students athletes to escape being taken advantage of. #ucr150@annaacha
“Student-athletes” they are always talked about behind students first but the NCAA allows coaches to overwork their athletes making them have to decide between school/sports they are students first and shouldn’t be belittled for wanting an education #ucr150@annaaacha
@Alicia_Rendon11@abhornUCRedu You bring up a valid point. Limiting student athletes’ options, while they are trying to better themselves shouldn’t be so difficult. Especially since there aren’t as many hoops coaches have to jump through. #ucr150@annaacha
@AndrewBobadil10@annaacha I completely agree, its ridiculous how coaches with little to know medical knowlege feel so comfortable allowing (and sometimes forcing) student athletes to participate even with serious injuries. #ucr150
@Chesweetheart@annaaacha I agree it is ridiculous that was made to provide equal opportunities is seen as a way to diminish male athletes opportunities. I can only believe that it stems from ignorance and entitlement. @annaaacha#ucr150
@lisscastrom@annaaacha While I understand it’s used to motivate athletes to do well in academics&athletics. But, considering coaches aren’t required to renew need based scholarships, creates a stressful environment for an already stressful time in these athletes lives. #ucr150
I understand the limitations for scholarships , but having the option of the one year renewable scholarship so the coaches can control whether the player will continue to play and get a scholarship the following year makes it seems like a pick and choose game. #ucr150@annaaacha
@yeesssiiii_@ElissaMMonteiro Additionally, they are being treated and expected to put their sport as a priority.Making it even harder to have a healthy balance and you find many athletes struggling with their physical/mental health & academics. #ucr150
Education is something that needs to be emphasized a lot more to student athletes because becoming a pro athlete is not reality for most of them. Although a career isn’t guaranteed either, they have higher chances of using their education than the sport #ucr150@ElissaMMonteiro
From high school signings to NFL dreams, the journey of college athletes is a year-round saga. Yet, amid the glitz and glory, lies a tale of struggle and sacrifice. It’s time to rewrite the playbook for their rights and welfare
#ucr150@annaaacha