Yes, we are all very well informed with the current events centering PSU regarding Paterno and Sandusky. However this is not the only controversy to plague the shining name of Pennsylvania State University.
For 27 years, Rene Portland was the head coach for women's basketball at PSU, however it did not come out to public knowledge for a good portion of that time that she had such deep rooted anti-homosexuality opinions. After viewing the film, "Training Rules", it came to my attention the seriousness of her opinions as well as her actions. This woman was so intent upon keeping homosexuality out of her program, that she put so much fear and pressure into her team that it ruined lives. She purposely went out of her way to strip scholarships, and opportunities for young women to continue onward with their dreams of basketball stardom.
This brings up the question, how can you call yourself an educator when you are so keen on bringing harm to your students. Yes, in this case there were no physical damages but it does not degrade the affects of emotional abuse. Many of these young women were so afraid for their futures that they lived in fear hiding who they truly were. Although Portland is no longer a part of the PSU faculty, it will never take back her actions against so many young women.
These two scandals appearing in the media against PSU have shocked the nation, the scary part is that there are undoubtedly so many other unreported circumstances hindering the growth and development of the youth. It is unfortunate that such an established university such as PSU should be plagued with 2 coaching scandals in such a short amount of time, and many people must be wondering what is it with PSU and their immoral coaching staff?
Samantha Robert
Kin 338i-Section 6
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