By: M’Elise Salomon There are currently 530 anti-LGBTQ bills circulating in the U.S.[1] Meanwhile, Chappell Roan—popstar, drag queen, and queer icon—is parading around her NPR tiny desk concert in an…
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Spider-Man’s Web of Rights: Who Holds the Web?
By: Ahmad Daaboul Introduction[1] “With great power, comes great responsibility.” These iconic words have transcended dimensions, from Spider-Man comics to the real world, to become a timeless household quote. The…
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Mind Over Medal: Prioritizing Mental Health in Elite Sports Culture
By: Hannah Clark In recent years, the intersection of mental health and sports has garnered increased attention. Simone Biles placed the importance of mental health on center stage in the 2020…
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Guardian Cap Helmets in the NFL: A Game-Changer for Player Safety?
By: Amir Nawabi Player safety is a hot topic in professional sports, but nowhere is the conversation more prevalent than in the NFL. Concerns about head injuries have increased over…
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Adverse Advertisement Galore?
By: Kurt Russell Jr. Merely five years ago, sports betting was banned everywhere in the United States except Nevada.[1] Everything changed in 2018 when the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the…
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THE POST-DOBBS LANDSCAPE OF WNBA AND NWSL TRADES
By: Kristina Major One day after athletes celebrated Title IX’s 50th anniversary, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade with its ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.[1] The…
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ScarJo v. Disney: The Unhappiest Contract on Earth
By: Adrienne Good A pre-COVID agreement, the meaning of “theatrical release,” punitive damages, gamesmanship, forced arbitration, and one judge’s recusal. The Scarlett Johansson/Disney “Black Widow” controversy has entangled the media and…
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Conservatorships and the #FreeBritney Movement
By: Ileen Younan Britney Spears, a well-known pop star with an impressive list of accomplishments, cannot manage her own financial affairs.[1] Rather, she is not allowed to because of a legal…
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Beat the Heat, Stay in Your Seat: Proposed Sports Betting Expansion in Arizona
By: Riley Williams Gambling on professional sports from the venues where the games take place could soon be a reality in Arizona. Imagine attending a professional basketball game in downtown…
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NFL Likely to Take its Time in Decision on Punishment for Chad Wheeler
By: Collin Giuliani On January 23, 2021, Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Chad Wheeler was arrested on suspicion of felony assault-domestic violence.[1] Wheeler’s trial date is set for June 1.[2] Four days after…