How Campus Recreation Advances Social Justice Causes

Unnamed Headshot
[Photos courtesy of State University of New York College at Cortland Student Life Center]
[Photos courtesy of State University of New York College at Cortland Student Life Center]

In early May, two prospective students — Native American brothers from New Mexico — were detained by campus police on a tour at Colorado State University after a parent claimed they made her "nervous." Audio of the parent's 911 call reveals that the brothers joined the tour late, were behaving "just really odd" and wore "black clothing." News of the incident quickly went national and became another recent example of racial profiling.

"The tour incident and its implications have troubled and angered many of us on campus, as well as many of our alumni and people with no connection to CSU," university president Tony Frank wrote in a message posted on CSU's website. "The emotions released have ranged from sadness to frustration to anger, all flowing from a reservoir of sympathy created by imagining ourselves or our children in this situation. This empathy unmasks the fundamental unfairness at play and creates a cognitive dissonance with who we are and who we aspire to be. ... There is no place for hate at Colorado State University, and we will not be silent when we see it."

Log in to view the full article
Sponsored
DynaDome Transforms Outdoor Pool Into Year-Round Paradise
DynaDome Retractable Enclosures
DynaDome Transforms Outdoor Pool Into Year-Round Paradise
Page 1 of 88
Next Page
Buyer's Guide
Information on more than 3,000 companies, sorted by category. Listings are updated daily.
Learn More
Buyer's Guide
AB Show 2025 in San Diego
AB Show is a solution-focused event for athletics, fitness, recreation and military professionals.
Nov. 5-8, 2025
Learn More
AB Show 2025