Source: BroBible
Summary
New College of Florida, a once elite school, has seen a decline in its academic reputation. The school recently added a large number of male athletes, including 70 new baseball players, to address a perceived gender imbalance. However, the school does not have a baseball field and is currently building one with the help of a $1 million donation. Despite this, there are doubts about the project’s completion due to land ownership issues and FAA restrictions. The school has also seen a significant dip in its academic makeup.
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The habit gets a new name.
New College of Florida’s attempt to address a perceived gender imbalance by adding male athletes has raised eyebrows. The school’s decision to add 70 new baseball players despite not having a baseball field is a peculiar one. The school’s academic makeup has also seen a significant dip. The addition of intercollegiate athletics and the construction of a new baseball stadium seem to be a desperate attempt to revamp the school’s image. “A college’s identity crisis gets a $1 million band-aid.”
Author: Evan Null
