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USC Limits Gym Access for Men to Enhance Inclusivity

4/8/2026

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  • The University of Southern California barred men from parts of its gym on Mondays and Wednesdays 10–11 a.m. to improve comfort for women and non-binary users.
  • The Student Assembly for Gender Empowerment (SAGE) advocated the restriction.
  • SAGE representatives say many students feel judged or uncomfortable in the gym.
  • The discomfort deters exercise, with the initiative facing federal Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) restrictions.