Assistant professor of history and former ASU cross country and track and field athlete Victoria Jackson talks all about Title IX and more with guest host Liz DiNovella on WORT FM in Madison.
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May 18, 2022
“Part of what gets us tripped up is this idea that has been promoted by the universities, their conferences, and the NCAA is that all sports within intercollegiate academics are the same and they all serve the same functions,” Jackson said. “Therefore, the athletes are deserving of the same benefits. I think that’s absolutely a farcity and it’s absurd at best.”
May 10, 2022
“It’s so important for young kids to get outside to play, collaborate, learn teamwork, all those things,” stated Professor Alaina Zanin. “Research also shows us that there are greater disparities among lower socioeconomic levels and genders. So we’re hoping to provide more access points for girls who maybe didn’t have that previously.”