The University of Washington is receiving negative backlash after a cheer and dance “Tryout Look” infographic was posted on social media.
The graphic shows the do’s and don’ts for women who are trying out for the school’s cheer and dance team.
Some of the do’s include: bronze, beachy glow, false lashes and flattering eye shadow. And some of the don’t’s: dark, smoky eyes, nude lips and too much makeup.
The Seattle Times reports the infographic was removed before 9 a.m. Tuesday.
The university provided a statement Tuesday night, but had no further comment to add to the matter.
"In response to a high volume of student questions about cheer and dance team tryouts, a member of the UW spirit leadership team created a graphic aimed at providing interested students information in preparation for the tryouts.
The graphic was removed immediately, after a UW athletic department official saw it and determined that some of the details and descriptions provided were inconsistent with the values of the UW spirit program and department of athletics.
Athletic department officials have reinforced the values of the programs to UW spirit leadership, and look forward to an equitable and diverse tryout process for interested students.”
On the UW cheer detailed a list of Frequently Asked Questions on tryouts.
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