Slippery Rock University

In a recent story at Slippery Rock University, pictures posted on a track runners Facebook could lead to suspensions for her and teammates. During a tournament which took place over spring break, Tiffany Tedesco, a 19 year old freshman, posted pictures of her and teammates drinking and having a good time in their hotel room.

SRU, like many colleges and universities today, have several rules pertaining to student-athletes social network posting. The SRU Athletic Departments policy on online social networks states that, the posting of “incriminating photos or statements depicting hazing, sexual harassment, vandalism, stalking, underage drinking, illegal drug use or other inappropriate behavior will be subject to disciplinary action by the Head Coach and/or Director of Athletics if they gain knowledge of such violations.”

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Paul Lueken, SRU’s athletic director said the students will be punished based on the departments three strike policy. The three strike policy was put into place for athletes who miss a percentage of games or practices or are in any other violations will be kicked out.

“The players found to be involved will be suspended from the Maryland Invitational (on) March 29,” Lueken said. “Those involved will also be receiving a strike, and after three strikes, they are out.”

Tiffany said she posted the pictures without looking through them, and removed them immediately after noticing that some pictures were inappropriate.

“I forgot to look at the pictures before I posted them,” Tedesco said Wednesday afternoon. “It was a mistake and I’m deleting them.”

The pictures depict over 8 members of the men’s and women’s track team, all of whom may receive punishment for the pictures.