College Team Is Put On Probation
A nationally ranked men’s lacrosse program at Amherst College is facing repercussions after reported instances of racism and bigotry.
According to The Daily Hampshire Gazette, the men’s lacrosse team was placed on probation for the 2021 spring season and the head coach Jon Thompsonwas fired after the men’s team chanted the N-word at a Black lacrosse player. The incident was first reported by the Amherst Student on March 11. According to the report, the Black student punched one of his teammates who was using the racial slur.
Along with probation, formal team gatherings are banned until November 1, which includes player-run practices or other team-bonding activities. Every team member will be required to complete an educational course selected by Epstein with input from the athletic director Don Faulstick and the chief diversity and inclusion officer.
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