We call on the university to expand housing options for student athletes and give us access to kitchens in our living spaces.

Right now, student athletes are limited to only two dorms, Gaddy and Allison. Those buildings are the most outdated ones, while other students have dorms with kitchens and more flexibility. This creates an unfair living situation and makes it very hard for us to move when our needs change. If student athletes are expected to train, study, and keep up with demanding schedules, we should not be stuck in housing that works against us.

We also need better access to food that supports our health and performance. The cafeteria does not provide us with enough food, and that leaves many of us without a real option for eating well. Meals are repetitive and we get told if we have too much food and are expected to pay extra, or discard it. Having access to kitchens would let us prepare meals that fit our schedules and our needs, instead of relying only on food that does not meet those needs.

This is about fairness, dignity, and basic support. Student athletes should not be treated as an afterthought when it comes to housing and nutrition. We deserve living spaces that are safe, functional, and suited to the demands placed on us. We ask the university to open up more housing choices for student athletes and ensure that we have kitchen access in our dorms.