Last year, I wrote about California’s groundbreaking Student-Athlete Bill of Rights. The legislation, which becomes effective during the 2013-14 school year, requires California universities receiving…
Does Athletic Success Lead to Academic Failure?
By NewsTeamBY: ALI JENKINS It is no secret that on-field success leads to an increase in national awareness and student applications. Whether it’s a winning season…
By NewsTeamStudy Shows Athletic Success Impacts Academics Positively
A recent article in the Journal of Sports Economics co-authored by economists Devin and Jaren Pope has confirmed what many anecdotally believed to be true: …
California Proposes Scholarship Extensions for Student-Athletes
Guest author: Mit Winter A groundbreaking bill known as the Student Athlete Bill of Rights is close to becoming law in California. The California Senate…
The Debate over Stipends for Student Athletes
Guest author: Mit Winter Division I student-athletes are currently only allowed to receive financial aid based on athletics ability up to the value of their…
Howard University’s Suspension of Student-Athletes
Yesterday, the Washington City Paper reported that Howard University, a Division I school which competes in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, “. . . suspended all…
