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 levels in the United States’ education system. Across the country, a wide range of social and institutional factors serve as stressors for young people. The…
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NIL endorsement deals for student athletes on the rise
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 maintaining eligibility as a student-athlete. Activities such as product partnerships, social media deals and autographs were previously against the rules, but now serve as incentives…
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Jewell increases COVID-19 testing of athletes as seasons start in accordance with NCAA Sports Science Institute
As the spring semester begins, William Jewell College’s athletic teams are increasing COVID-19 testing as they begin in-season practices and events. Tom Eisenhauer, director of athletics, explained the protocols and processes for this semester. Eisenhauer shared that Jewell’s athletic policies for COVID-19 are based on the National Collegiate Athletic Association…
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Working Out While Making It Work
This year may look different on and off the field, but William Jewell College’s athletics is finding ways to make it work. Wearing a mask during workouts may not be ideal, but many student-athletes said they will do whatever they need to still have a season. All sports are feeling…
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Backlash over the NCAA’s new ad
On March 17 the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) released a new ad on Twitter, in which they claim to show a day in the life of a student athlete. The video received a lot of backlash from current and former collegiate athletes, many professional players that played sports in…
Read MoreTragedies and death prove even professional athletes are mortal
Over the past year, a large number of stories have been in the forefront of sports media with a common theme: death. Boxing all-time-great and former heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali passed away June 6 of last year. Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez died in an boating accident at age 24 in September. Recent stories…
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Cross country season review
The men’s and women’s cross country team competed at the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) Oct. 6. The women’s team placed eighth, and the men’s team placed twelfth. This is the highest the women’s team has ever placed. They had hoped to place higher, but they were still satisfied with…
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