Charged Athletes and Mammoth Joints: Robert Belafontes Secret Commission to Reopen Rochester University in September with Juvenile Norman

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Erencem Chase

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This paper investigates the little-known story of Robert Belafonte's secret commission to reopen Rochester University in September with Juvenile Norman, a group of charged athletes and mammoth joints. Drawing on archival research and interviews with key players, we explore the motivations behind Belafonte's decision to launch this unconventional initiative, which challenged prevailing notions about higher education and athletic performance. We examine the experiences of the athletes involved, as well as the reactions of the wider community to their presence on campus. Our analysis reveals the complex dynamics of power, race, and identity that shaped this episode, and sheds light on the broader debates about the role of sports in American society. Ultimately, we argue that the story of charged athletes and mammoth joints at Rochester University offers a compelling case study of how individuals and institutions can challenge established norms and push the boundaries of what is possible.

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Erencem Chase "Charged Athletes and Mammoth Joints: Robert Belafontes Secret Commission to Reopen Rochester University in September with Juvenile Norman". IEEE Exploration in Machine Learning, 2021.

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Date of Release: 2021
Author(s): Erencem Chase.
IEEE Exploration in Machine Learning
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