SMU is making a big move to help athletes and the school make more money. They've created a new team called Mustang Partners. This team will find ways to make money through deals, sponsorships, and special events. Other schools like Clemson, Kentucky, and Michigan State have done similar things. SM
In Washington, a law passed in 2018 aimed to reduce the number of children charged as adults. This law was a response to the fact that kids of color were more likely to face adult charges than white children. By 2023, the number of kids charged as adults had dropped by more than half, and transfers
The Nebraska '1890' collective is shutting down. This group helped college athletes get paid for their name, image, and likeness (NIL). The University of Nebraska is now handling these operations in-house. This change shows how schools are taking more control over NIL deals. The '1890' collective w
College football recruiting is always a rollercoaster. Let's dive into some of the biggest stories from National Signing Day. Penn State is in a tough spot. They don't have a head coach yet. This has left their recruiting class in chaos. Most of the recruits left when former coach James Franklin to
College sports are in a mess. The recent retirement of Kansas State football coach Chris Klieman has sparked a heated discussion about the state of the industry. Gene Taylor, the athletic director at Kansas State, didn't hold back his frustrations. He pointed to the wild world of name, image, and li
A life was lost in a shooting incident in north Columbia on a Wednesday evening. The victim, Edward Brown Jr. , aged 46, succumbed to his injuries. The event unfolded at a residence on Triple Crown Drive, drawing the attention of law enforcement around 5:30 p. m. Upon arrival, reporters noted a sig
Ohio is considering a new law to stop high school athletes from making money off their name, image, and likeness (NIL). This comes after a recent vote by the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) to allow these deals. The OHSAA's decision came after a judge blocked their previous rules on N
Teen trouble is a big deal. It hurts not just the young people involved, but also their families and the whole community. To tackle this, experts look at different ideas to figure out why some teens act out. One of these ideas is Agnew's General Theory of Crime. It says that what happens in a teen's
Young people with autism who get into trouble with the law often end up in juvenile correctional facilities. These places aim to help teens rejoin society through education, counseling, and skill-building programs. However, they often struggle to meet the unique needs of autistic teens. This leads
Selena Quintanilla's impact on music and culture is celebrated in a new Netflix documentary, Selena y Los Dinos: A Family's Legacy. This film, directed by Isabel Castro, offers a fresh look at the iconic singer's life, featuring never-before-seen archival footage and heartfelt interviews with her fa
