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Student-Athletes Lead the Charge for Social and Racial Justice

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Art by Madeline Duvall Protests advocating for justice for crimes such as police brutality, institutional racism, education reform and voter education have continued since the death of George Floyd. Collegiate athletes have been leaders working for diversity, inclusion and equality among their conferences and campuses, including student-athletes from … [Read more...] about Student-Athletes Lead the Charge for Social and Racial Justice

Higher Education Reform Requires More Nuance Than Free College And Loan Forgiveness

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Art by Elizabeth Brummer“Promises make debt, and debt makes promises,” states a Dutch proverb. For millions of Americans, the promise of a better life through higher education led to $1.5 trillion in total student debt, according to the Federal Reserve. Coupled with a rising number of jobs requiring college degrees, these facts have made college costs a salient … [Read more...] about Higher Education Reform Requires More Nuance Than Free College And Loan Forgiveness

NLRB rules in favor of athlete unionization

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Photo Courtesy of Northwestern UniversityThe Chicago district of the National Labor Relations Board ruled on March 26 that the players of Northwestern University’s football team qualify as employees of the university and can unionize. This is based on the players’ time commitment to their sport and the fact that their scholarships were tied directly to their … [Read more...] about NLRB rules in favor of athlete unionization