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@eguti050 @mernakamel958 @KatryaLy @abhornUCRedu I agree part of the disproportionate representation in admissions is due to a class issue also and not a race issue alone. Is it possible to ever come to a point where racial equity is visible without also improving the US’s socioeconomic issues? #ucr50 @KatryaLy

@mernakamel958 @KatryaLy Hi Merna! Your insight on students of color is one that many can explain they felt in and out of college. Students who tend to have the best training, tend to be wealthier. I feel this is also a class issue as well as an issue embedded in racism! #UCR50 @abhornUCRedu

The UC system shows great favoritism towards white student athletes through their admission process. This causes a great disadvantage to students of color and creates an impossible environment that hinders them from reaching their full potential! @KatryaLy #UCR50

White men are the largest represented group in college sports & affirmative action is supposed to help alleviate the imbalance in representation for other races/ethnicities. Ironically, race neutral admissions seem to only boost the advantages for white students #ucr50 @KatryaLy

@MSauce024 @KatryaLy I agree the NCAA is out to make a profit without regard for student athletes. They hide behind this idea of “amateurism” to keep student athletics from taking a portion of the profits. How can these governing bodies be better kept accountable? #ucr50 @KatryaLy

Seems like the NCAA is just out to make a profit. It is Ludacrous for student athletes to get kicked off the team for using their own image in relation to the sport they play to make a bit of money, yet the NCAA makes millions each year! Change os needed!! @KatryaLy #UCR50

I have never considered before how little autonomy student athletes have in comparison to the gen pop. In terms of social media, I can understand where the practice of discretion is a good one as one athlete’s post can represent the entire athletic department #ucr50 @KatryaLy

@MSauce024 @KatryaLy It to have been made with good intentions, but it takes so much cooperation from athletic departments that sexist staff members seems not willing to take. This is a societal issue that goes beyond sports, and it will likely take much longer to see real equality #ucr50 @KatryaLy

The inequality within intercollegiate sports and life in general is very obvious. Even with Title IX, the scales are tipped in favor of male athletes. Giving them bigger chances of success, while women get left behind. Should Title IX be rectified?@KatryaLy #UCR50

Why are so few women in leadership positions in college sports? It shocks me that even for many women’s sports teams, there are far and few female coaches employed. How can we support women athletes all the way up the ladder of leadership? #ucr50 @KatryaLy

@lisscastrom @abhornUCRedu It must be so daunting to have to face both racism and misogyny in an already highly demanding lifestyle. Could programs, services, or staff training be provided so that student athlete WOC are better supported in both their athletic and academic communities? #ucr50 @KatryaLy

There is a lack of support towards black female college athletes as they are pushed aside and not being allowed to demonstrate themselves fairly. There needs to be a change in women representation as they also are athletes with equal talent as men. #UCR50 @abhornUCRedu

Within sports that primarily comprise of white student athletes, there is low compositional diversity and therefore less exposure to athletes or students of other races/ethnicities. How can students in somewhat segregated sports work on changing this isolation? #ucr50 @KatryaLy

@iitzel_nandezz @KatryaLy I honestly couldn’t even imagine taking on the load that college athletes take on, especially when pressure and testing come from every direction in your life. I could easily see this leading to depression, anxiety, and unhealthy coping mechanisms. #ucr50 @KatryaLy

Many have experienced being doubted by teachers, role models, and at times our own families. Have we ever wondered to what extent this can affect a student-athlete mentally? Especially if they are constantly reminded by professors. #UCR50 @KatryaLy

Where do these prejudices and stereotypes toward student athletes in higher education stem from besides entertainment media? Student athletes in movies and shows are portrayed dumb, bullying jocks who are doted on and protected by the community #ucr50 @KatryaLy

@acast306 @KatryaLy I agree! The fact that they have a full course plus 20 hours of practice leaves little time and energy for working part time. For all they bring in for their performance, they should be compensated with more than a scholarship #ucr50 @KatryaLy

i believe that athletes should be making some type of salary, it is so much on their mental health to be focusing on academics and sports as well as their own personal things they have going on. Some sort of salary/incentive would be nice for college athletes. @ucr50 @KatryaLy

The racial disparity shown in college athlete graduation rates is especially disappointing when student athletes as a whole are generally reported to have higher graduation rates than the general population of students. jbhe.com/2022/12/blacks… #ucr50 @KatryaLy

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@akell001 @KatryaLy It is honestly hard for me to see a justification behind the exorbitant salaries college coaches are paid if the athletic department truly does reflect the college’s academic mission. I agree professors are underpaid in comparison to the fortune college coaches are granted.

I see why sports/coaches are receiving higher pay as of revenue, plus how athletic oriented America is. Yet, there needs to be a way to distribute equal pay when it comes to college professors. They have just enough significance towards ALL students' education. @KatryaLy #UCR50

As someone who is not particularly involved in sports, it seems ridiculous to me that one of the largest expenditures is for coaches salary. I understand how much money the actual students are bringing in for playing, but does the credit really go to the coaches? #ucr50 @KatryaLy

@KatryaLy Yes, I’ve updated my name! Thank you for reminding me.

@lflor152 Hi! Can you please put your first and last name in your display name so that I can identify and grade your assignment? Thank you!

Is it a distinct part of American culture that colleges will spend abundantly more money on athletics rather than on educating students? Could this incentivize young students to put more value into pursuing careers in sports rather than arts, sciences, etc? #ucr50 @KatryaLy

@MSauce024 @KatryaLy I agree. Seeing as how many colleges lend more funding to the athletic programs to give exorbitant pay to coaches rather than academic programs, and how student athletes train, practice, and work long hours to bring in so much revenue, they should be fairly compensated #ucr50

The NCAA claims they have the College Athletes' best interests at heart. Athletes spend on average 40+ hrs a week practicing their respective sport and still struggle to cover basic expenses. It's time to get the student Athletes paid what they deserve #UCR50 @KatryaLy