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The UnSeung Hero: Scott Fujita and the spirit of social activism

Cal alumnus and newly retired NFL player Scott Fujita leaves a legacy of social activism for Cal student-athletes to emulate

As the sun rose over Machu Picchu Monday morning, the new day began a new era for Scott Fujita. As the light shined upon the ancient Incan ruins, Fujita, a Cal alumnus and an NFL linebacker, perched on one of its giant stone slabs and signed a one-day contract with Read More…

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Cal alum Fujita suspended for role in bounty scandal

Cal alum and current Cleveland Browns linebacker Scott Fujita has been suspended without pay for the first three games of the 2012 NFL season because of his role in a pay-for-performance bounty scandal with the New Orleans Saints, the NFL announced in a statement Wednesday. Fujita, who played for Cal Read More…

Sports

A Culture of Silence

Sports figures and social activism have not traditionally gone hand-in-hand. Why? And where do Cal's athletes fit into the picture?

In 1996, Jesse Helms, the late Senator from North Carolina, was in a hotly contested race for his seat with Democratic rival Harvey Gantt. Helms had beaten his opponent six years earlier. This race was much closer. As the race heated up and Helms’ notorious television ads become more acerbic, Read More…