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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]But the new science building is very cool. What's the culture around sports? Also, PP, can you share info about the lax team and what led to the action against it?[/quote]

DP.  There were years of problematic behavior by members of the mens lacrosse team under coach Jon Thompson.  Lots of racism, homophobia, and inappropriate conduct toward women by a handful of players who knew Thompson would protect them from consequences.  Most of it did not get public attention, but there were a few incidents that did, like when a couple of members of the team drew a swastika on the forehead of an unconscious student, took photos and then posted them on social media.  They also had a group text chat where they would make fun of LGBTQ staff members and students.  The college told Thompson to get his house in order, but all he did was give the team a wink-wink nudge-nudge talk while continuing to look the other way and protect favors players from consequences.  It all culminated in an incident where three lacrosse players gathered outside the dorm room of a black teammate and chanted the n-word, which led to a physical fight between the four students.  In addition to individual discipline for each of the three teammates who started the incident, the entire team was banned from post-season play and Thompson was fired.[/quote]

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