By: Miranda Stark Big name artists are cracking down on fan-made art. Recently, Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, and Drake have expressed their disapproval of fan made art, which incorporates their song…
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Gender Inequality in Sports
By: Heidi Purtzer The United States has made undeniable strides in human rights and anti-discrimination efforts, but there is still much to work on. For forty-three years, Title IX has…
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The Conflict of Interest Issue with NCAA Student-Athletes and Professional Sports Counseling Panels
Under NCAA Bylaw 12.3, any student-athlete currently participating or who may be eligible to participate in intercollegiate sports may not agree to be represented by an athlete agent.
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Olympic College Athletes Struggle with NCAA Regulations
By: Chad Heywood Many of the nation’s finest college athletes are preparing to participate in the upcoming 2016 summer Olympics in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Participating athletes should keep in…
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Indian Mascots off the Reservation and Back in the Spotlight
On Monday, March 23, 2015, the Colorado State legislature introduced House Bill 15-1165, which confronts the issue of Native American mascots in the state’s high schools. Under the bill, any…
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Brown, Black and White: differing media treatment of Domestic Abusers
Since the assault in 2009, Chris Brown has garnered much media scrutiny related to his every action. Through a racial lenses, it does not relieve Brown of responsibility for his…
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E-Sports and the Legal Future of Online Gaming
the classification of video gaming as a “sport” has caused controversy, especially now that colleges and universities are beginning to award scholarships to e-sports competitors through their athletic departments.
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UFC Moves to Knock-Out PED Use: the reaction to Legendary Fighter Silva’s Failed Drug Tests
Anderson Silva woke up on July 6, 2013 as the greatest UFC champion of all time. As of this morning [March 10, 2015] he is perhaps the most controversial Ultimate…
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Gifts, Lies, and Cover-ups from Hawaii Basketball Program
In addition to upcoming NCAA hearings, the university is also likely to face a civil suit from former head coach Gib Arnold. Despite being paid the $344,000 remaining for the…
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Super Bowl Fever: Cashing In On The Fun
The Super Bowl is coming to Phoenix. I do not intend to scalp tickets, sell T-shirts, or sit on a street corner offering soda or water for a dollar to…