November 18, 2015 -- It goes without being said, that racial issues in our country run deep, all the way back to the foundations of our great nation. Last week, the University of Missouri saw its president and chancellor step down in the wake of public pressure. Those incidents inspired students around the country to demonstrate, with Occidental College also included in that group. Several days of protesting eventually led to a student sit in at one of the administration buildings on 11/16. Students occupied the administration building for about 4 days, and luckily for the athletic department, our offices are in another part of campus. Even though the demonstration was peaceful, there was an air of tension around the campus. For me, it was a good reminder that although there is diversity in L.A., there is still a lot of work to be done at all levels. Surprisingly, I have read some statistics on the athletic departments of NCAA universities, and diversity could certainly be infused in some programs nationwide.
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Augustine Caguco
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