Angel Palacios

I really like Dr. Pepper.

[Angel Palacios @drpepperangel]

@EddieComeaux @UCLALawReview @DrUJayakumar The concept of race-neutrality is one I'm not found of because it minimizes the opportunities for people of color but extends the door out to white privileged students. There can be no neutrality because not everyone has the same socioeconomic background.

[Eddie Comeaux @EddieComeaux]

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.
https://t.co/uRrGyvIv4Q

[Angel Palacios @drpepperangel]

The concept of racial neutrality does more harm than good by failing to ensure minority representation, and instead, permitting white students with economic and social privileges to thrive in intercollegiate athletics. #UCR50 @TA_ED50

[Angel Palacios @drpepperangel]

@Bowen173281 @TA_ED50 I agree with your statement Bowen. Admissions should not favor white, wealthy students more than others because it further implements the inequality to POC students. Neutrality is not the solution because it ignores the real issue(s) at hand. #UCR50 @TA_ED50

[Angel Palacios @drpepperangel]

Sports editor, Jared Weidner, points out how the NCAA's changes in the regulation for the definition of 'amateurism' has allowed companies and schools to obtain complete financial gain at the athlete's expense. #UCR50 @TA_ED50
https://t.co/pI7C5mEou7

[Angel Palacios @drpepperangel]

@sduro003 @TA_ED50 I love the King of the Hill GIF! I think Bobby perfectly captures how a student athlete feels after being overworked and unpaid for their labor and contribution to their sport. Something they once loved has now become unenjoyable for them. #UCR50 @TA_ED50

[Angel Palacios @drpepperangel]

The recent changes made to Title IX in 2022 has broadened their definitions such as discrimination of sex expanding to sexual orientation and gender identity, including athletes of the LGBTQ+ community. #UCR50 @TA_ED50
https://t.co/oJye2CZUeg

[Angel Palacios @drpepperangel]

@HannahDuenas50 @TA_ED50 You bring up a really good point Hannah! I feel like if there was more integration of female coaches in intercollegiate athletics, it'll improve the college climate by providing athletes a different mentoring experience. #UCR50 @TA_ED50

[Angel Palacios @drpepperangel]

Low percentages of Asians and Hispanics in intercollegiate sports are tied to their respective cultures prioritizing other professions over being an athlete and harmful stereotypes of being viewed as 'unathletic' #UCR50 @TA_ED50
https://t.co/3rqhKInwNg

[Angel Palacios @drpepperangel]

@sCristo010 @TA_ED50 The picture you provided makes me wonder about how much more the POC student-athlete experience could benefit from having a higher availability of POC coaches/managers because they will have a athletically educative figure to relate to more. #UCR50 @TA_ED50

[Angel Palacios @drpepperangel]

@Bowen173281 @TA_ED50 Well said Bowen! This is such a harmful stereotype that gives student-athletes the impression that their campus community is not a safe space. Because of this, they are less likely to participate in educationally purposeful activities. #UCR50 @TA_ED50

[Angel Palacios @drpepperangel]

The University of Arkansas has taken it upon themselves to bettering the college athlete experience through what they call 'Flex 21', which gives their athletes 21 days free from their athletic duties.
#UCR50 @TA_ED50
https://t.co/cv1oVoNWYl

[Angel Palacios @drpepperangel]

Studies have shown that college athletes are prone to clinical depression than non-athletic students. According to Aristides Costeas' personal experience, being a college athlete can be socially isolating.
#UCR50 @TA_ED50
https://t.co/J2nUUTv0ud

[Angel Palacios @drpepperangel]

@Serena294491052 @TA_ED50 Isolation is a big issue for student-athletes who feel out of place in both of their academic and athletic communities. College campuses and faculty alike should provide a welcoming environment/resources suited in helping them assimilate. #UCR50 @TA_ED50

[Angel Palacios @drpepperangel]

What happens when student-athletes don't go pro and leave their competitive sport behind? Due to the prioritization of their athletics over their education, they are left inadequately prepared for life after graduation. @TA_ED50 #UCR50
https://t.co/SbIx5jCTyR

[Angel Palacios @drpepperangel]

@Liacast99 @TA_ED50 I definitely see your point. If entertainment is prioritized more than academics, then that will reflect on the education athletes receive, especially considering that only 44% of them actually graduate from college/university. @TA_ED50 #UCR50

[Angel Palacios @drpepperangel]

@judithrazo050 @KatryaLy I love the political cartoon you included with this post!
I think it very accurately describes the NCAA. Overall, I am all for athletes who take a stand and address issues in their community.
#UCR50 @TA_ED50

[Angel Palacios @drpepperangel]

In 2021, players from the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament reported a huge gap between men's faculties and their own. Despite the NCAA bringing more exposure to women's athletics, was it worth getting rid of the AIAW? #UCR50 @TA_ED50
https://t.co/R87CtZgOPn