Location
Parker-Reed, SSWAC
Start Date
1-5-2014 1:00 PM
End Date
1-5-2014 2:00 PM
Project Type
Poster- Restricted to Campus Access
Description
Considering the enormity of athletic culture at Colby, there is obviously tension between athletes and non athletes in regards to privilege, entitlement, and social divide. In order to better the culture and bridge this gap between athletes and non athletes, it is imperative to start small and decrease tension by renovating the Athletic Center to better suit the needs of both athletes and non athletes. I plan to propose renovations that would allow for a separate gym/weight room for varsity athletes, allowing non athletes to feel more comfortable while working out, and giving all students more space to work out at the busy hours of 4-6 PM. I believe this would help decrease tension in the gym and eventually help decrease tension between athletes and non athletes throughout the entire school and social environment.
Faculty Sponsor
Stacey Sheriff
Sponsoring Department
Colby College. English Dept.
CLAS Field of Study
Humanities
Event Website
http://www.colby.edu/clas
ID
737
The Great Divide: How We Can Help Change 'NARP' Culture at Colby
Parker-Reed, SSWAC
Considering the enormity of athletic culture at Colby, there is obviously tension between athletes and non athletes in regards to privilege, entitlement, and social divide. In order to better the culture and bridge this gap between athletes and non athletes, it is imperative to start small and decrease tension by renovating the Athletic Center to better suit the needs of both athletes and non athletes. I plan to propose renovations that would allow for a separate gym/weight room for varsity athletes, allowing non athletes to feel more comfortable while working out, and giving all students more space to work out at the busy hours of 4-6 PM. I believe this would help decrease tension in the gym and eventually help decrease tension between athletes and non athletes throughout the entire school and social environment.
https://digitalcommons.colby.edu/clas/2014/program/95