Since a culture of hazing in Northwestern University’s athletics department came to light in early July, 10 students have sued the university over sexual and racial abuse they say they experienced as student athletes.
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Ramon Diaz says he was just 17 years old when Northwestern University upperclassmen shaved “Cinco de Mayo” onto the back of his head as the entire football team watched. “The holiday itself has a significant meaning to me and my family and then the Latino community at large,” Diaz told The Associated Press. Diaz said he was the only Latino offensive lineman on the team at a time when the athletic department's culture allowed racism and sexual abuse to thrive and caused psychological and emotional damage to athletes of color.