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Coloradans consider impact of SCOTUS affirmative action ruling
Last week the US Supreme Court declared that race-based college admissions is unconstitutional.
Universities and communities are considering the impact of the ruling.
CU Medical School Assistant Professor Dr. Kamal Henderson says his mom’s generation was the first to be provided opportunities like the one’s he’s had. Henderson – a cardiologist – was shocked to see affirmative action overturned.
He said, “There’s 13 generations of being here in this country and, up and down with laws, etc. But we only have two generations to figure out how best to restructure our systems and societies to bring about equity and opportunities and except now it’s cut short in some capacity.”
Less than two percent of applicants to the CU Medical School are admitted each year.
And with race no longer a factor, admissions officers will have to weigh how to continue to build a diverse pipeline of doctors to address persistent disparities in health outcomes. In a statement, the Chancellor of the Anschutz Medical Campus, Don Elliman said, “We also know that diverse healthcare teams contribute to better health outcomes and patient satisfaction for underserved communities.”
Dr. John Reilly is the CU Medical School’s Dean. Reilly said, “Historically medicine has been a profession that tilts towards the more economically advantaged people in society and Caucasians.”
Others wonder what the impact will be beyond classrooms, to the workforce.
Richard Lewis owns a technology company, RTL Networks.
“My real concern is how will organizations behave if not legislated to perform in a fair manner? I’ve seen lots of businesses say that they can’t find people of color for various jobs. When I’ve been able to find them,” Lewis said.
Others cheering the end of affirmative action say a new chapter will begin that honors people for what they’re able to do as individuals.
Priscilla Shaw Rahn heads the Denver Public Schools Asian Education Advisory Council. She said about the ruling, “It allows an individual student to apply for a university without being judged based on their race.” Continuing, “We can see examples of where Asians were discriminated against and not allowed entry into university because they were Asian and that’s unconstitutional and it’s un-American.”
Data shows that states with affirmative action bans already in place, do produce less diverse classes in highly selective programs.
That has the CU Medical School asking what the impact may be on public health.
“Whether we’ll have as many applicants from diverse backgrounds 10 years from now as we do now, that is a real concern,” said Dean Reilly.
Dr. Henderson said, “You appreciate that there’s this chilling effect, where people are actually not applying to programs. I hope that is not the case.”
The SCOTUS ruling on June 29th exempted military academies, such as the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. Chief Justice John Roberts cited the “potentially distinct interests that military academies may present.”
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Video: Colorado police officer finds live rattlesnake during car search
WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. – A Colorado police officer was left rattled on Sunday night when he searched a car for drugs and instead came face to face with a live rattlesnake, authorities said.
The officer’s body-worn camera captured the moment he opened a large plastic bin in the backseat of a car and found a live rattlesnake cocking its head back and feverishly rattling its tail, the Wheat Ridge Police Department said on Tuesday.
“Yo, you got a rattlesnake in here?” the officer can be heard saying on his body-worn camera as he quickly closes the lid. “What the f— dude! Are you f—ing kidding me? There’s a live rattlesnake in this bin.”
READ: Florida’s native snake population sees decline caused by invasive parasite: Researcher
The officer had been checking park trailheads at 11:30 p.m. when he saw a car with drug paraphernalia in plain sight, police said.
Courtesy: Wheat Ridge Police Department
The vehicle’s owner – who was not in the car at the time – was dropped off at the scene by an Uber around the same time, according to the department. The vehicle owner told the officer that he had lent the car to a friend and was told to pick the car up at that location.
After the car owner gave the officer consent to search the vehicle, police said the officer found drugs, a gun and a large plastic bin, inside which the officer came face to face with the venomous reptile.
The car owner appeared just as stunned as the officer at the wild discovery.
READ: FWC captures massive Burmese python in Everglades
“Does he have any other things that might bite me?” the officer asks the car owner before he continues to search the vehicle.
Police said no charges will be recommended against the vehicle owner, though officers are still trying to contact the friend, as authorities still have “a lot of questions.”
Officers seized the drugs and gun, but told the car owner to take the rattlesnake to a 24-hour veterinarian, FOX 31 Denver reported.
Read more at FOXNews.com.
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Could Colorado’s Tristan Da Silva be a plug-and-play option for the Sixers at 16?
For the next month before the 2024 NBA Draft, we’ll take an in-depth look at different prospects here at Liberty Ballers and try to figure out which players would be the best fit for the Sixers at Nos. 16 and 41. First up in this series is Colorado’s Tristan da Silva.
Tristan da Silva made a name for himself at Colorado, staying all four years and developing into a two-way wing. Now, he’ll enter the draft as a potential great fit for several teams, including the Philadelphia 76ers.
Profile
2023-24 Stats: 34 games, 33.8 minutes, 16 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.1 steals, 0.6 blocks, 49.2% FG, 39.5% 3P, 83.5% FT
Team: Colorado
Year: Senior
Position: SF/PF
Height & Weight: 6’8.25” | 216.8 lbs
Born: May 15th, 2001 (23 years old)
Hometown: Munich, Germany
High School: Ludwigsgymnasium
Strengths
Tristan da Silva is one of this draft’s older players, which means he has a more polished skillset than most projected in the mid-to-late first round. Da Silva has a refined shot, shooting above average on nearly five attempts from three per game during his last season. Per Synergy, Da Silva hit nearly 40 percent of his catch-and-shoot three-point attempts. He’s capable of scoring in a variety of ways, including at the rim where he converted 63 percent of his shots. Da Silva is one of the better wing playmakers in this draft, and is very capable of running pick-and-rolls, making an entry pass (!!!!), or using his left hand to make creative wrap around passes. Defensively Da Silva is solid with enough quickness to switch screens and the awareness to make rotations off the ball.
Weaknesses
Tristan Da Silva simply doesn’t have the tools to be a full-time creator or play finisher at the next level. In the NBA, his offensive skillset will likely be limited to slashes and shooting. He also lacks foot speed and a good enough handle to create separation at the next level. Da Silva isn’t an elite athlete compared to other prospects in his projected range, which will limit his ability as a roller and lob finisher, along with his ability to turn the corner on drives. He isn’t a bad rebounder for his size, but also isn’t as good as most would expect.
Positional Fit
Da Silva is a bonafide forward, and should be able to swap between small and power forward with relative ease. As stated above, Da Silva has struggled being a roller, which may limit any ability to play him as a center in small-ball lineups. In the NBA, Da Silva could be a Kyle Anderson (with better shooting) type of player, who doesn’t rely on crazy athleticism and plays within his role.
Draft Projection
SB Nation mock draft: No. 23, Milwaukee Bucks
The highest Da Silva seems to go in mock drafts is right where the Sixers are selected to pick, around 16. Most mock drafts have him going later in the first round, which makes him an intriguing trade down candidate. Don’t expect him to fall past the thirties, however, as multiple win-now teams will be looking at him as an early contributor.
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