Gender equity in athletics
By KATRIN FISCHER | Apr. 30, 2007It's still dark when Buffalo's track and field and cross-country head coach Vicki Mitchell pulls into the parking lot of Alumni Arena.
It's still dark when Buffalo's track and field and cross-country head coach Vicki Mitchell pulls into the parking lot of Alumni Arena.
Palms are beginning to sweat and platforms are being aired as the time draws near for students to decide who will lead the Student Association next year.Three parties of candidates - Progress, Greater Tomorrow and UB Redefined - have all geared up for the election; Redefined and Progress each with a full ticket, Greater Tomorrow with candidates only for SA's top three jobs.Peter Grollitsch, this year's treasurer, is running for president with Progress.
"How is UB feeling today?" The UB Student Wellness Team is currently looking for an in-depth answer to that question.
Athletics was at the forefront of discussion this past Thursday as the Corrigan Committee examined UB's sports program and invited the Buffalo community to speak its mind.
What does it mean to be a real man?The book "Progressive Black Masculinity," edited by Athena D. Mutua, associate professor of UB's Law School, is a collection of essays that bring attention to the issue concerning the ideal man and how it undermines black masculinity.
This semester, the Student Association will make new strides to implement changes throughout campus, increase communication and emphasize diversity throughout campus according to President Viqar Hussain.
UB's Institute for Local Governance and Regional Growth decided it was out with the old and in with the new, unveiling a new name and new policy at the start of the 2007.
With three Mid-American Conference match victories this season, the UB men's tennis team produced its best results since joining Division I competition.The team's outdoor season will come to an end at the MAC Championships this week, held in Kalamazoo, Mich.
UB's track and field hosted its only home meet of the season Saturday in front of a crowd of family, friends and fans that braved the nasty weather.At the UB Open, the Bulls proved once again that they are made for tough conditions and they used the home advantage to complete the meet as the team with the most overall wins, although the meet was not scored by team."The athletes, especially the seniors, like to be able to compete at home.
The track and field team will sprint, jump, throw and race at UB Stadium for the first and only time this year as they host the UB Open this weekend.The Open is the only home meet for the Bulls and an important bridge for UB's track and field team as Buffalo prepares for the upcoming Mid-American Conference Championships and the NCAA Regionals.Buffalo's challengers include teams from Fredonia, Alfred University, Alfred State University and Erie Community College.