Excluded: Islamophobia prevents some students from finding community in sports culture

Mariyam Muhammad
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 03:51:49 +0000
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On Sept. 11, 2021, three Muslim students wearing the hijab sat in the bleachers of the Ohio State-Oregon home football game with their peers. During the game, spectators in their section showed hostility toward them, and as it gradually worsened, they left the game early to avoid further harassment.