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Author: Trent Brink

The need for niche sports

28 April 2023
Trent Brink
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The rise of technology and social media has enabled the growth of previously unimaginable communities within niche sports. Sports that were once considered obscure or…

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Volunteerism: The Pryor Leadership Program Legacy Projects

31 March 2023
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Volunteerism is an essential aspect of community service that involves dedicating time, effort and skills to support causes that benefit others. The act of volunteering…

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The Kansas City Royals 2023 season preview

31 March 2023
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As the 2023 Major League Baseball season approaches, Kansas City Royals fans are eager to see what their team has in store. Following their World…

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Super Bowl 57: Kansas City Chiefs vs Philadelphia Eagles (2023)

10 February 2023
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By some miracle, this coming Sunday will be the third time Patrick Mahomes has played with the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl. It…

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TV Show Review: The Last of Us

10 February 2023
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The Last of Us, both the video game and the TV show, have been a sensation in the entertainment industry. The game, released in 2013,…

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Opinion: It’s time we consider mental health in student-athletics

18 November 2022
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In recent decades, the importance of mental health and taking care of the intangibles has become a major point of focus for schools at all…

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Fall sports updates

14 October 2022
Trent Brink
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October is a busy month for Jewell’s fall sports. This year, the teams are looking at some crucial wins with a lot of talented players.…

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NIL endorsement deals for student athletes on the rise

30 September 2022
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On July 1, 2021, the NCAA made it legal for all collegiate athletes to receive endorsement, or Name, Image, and Likeness (NLI) deals, while still…

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Opinion: Underrated sports movies

23 September 2022
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As Hollywood continues to scrape the bottom of the barrel for ideas, good sports movies remain uncommon. Here are a few that may have never…

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