Jessi Wynn is a recent graduate of Florida State University, where she earned a double major in Public Relations and Sport Management in May 2024. She will continue her studies at FSU this fall, pursuing a Master’s in Sport Management. With a passion for sports and communication, Jessi aspires to work in Public Relations for a professional sports team or league. She is currently an intern at Minding the Campus. You can connect with her on Instagram @jwynn03 and LinkedIn @Jessi-Wynn.
The recent dismissal of a lawsuit challenging the Ivy League’s ban on athletic scholarships has brought renewed attention to the longstanding policies of some of the nation’s most prestigious universities. The case, filed by former Ivy League athletes at Brown, Tamenang Choh, and Grace Kirk, accused all Ivy League schools and the Ivy League Council of Presidents of violating […]
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College sports is on the verge of a profound transformation. Discussions surrounding the creation of a “super league” have been gaining momentum, fueled by the rapid expansion of power conferences like the Big Ten and SEC. But what exactly is a super league, and how could it redefine college athletics—and, more importantly, higher education? For […]
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University of Florida (UF) At UF, men’s basketball coach Todd Golden faces serious allegations of sexual harassment, stalking, and exploitation. As detailed in a Title IX complaint filed on September 27, the accusations against Golden include sending unsolicited explicit photos, aggressively targeting students on social media, and engaging in stalking. The Independent Flordia Alligator reported […]
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The University of Florida (UF) is in the midst of a scandal as men’s basketball coach Todd Golden stands accused of sexual harassment, stalking, and sexual exploitation. On September 27, UF received a Title IX complaint detailing disturbing allegations that Golden sent unsolicited explicit photos, aggressively pursued students on social media, and engaged in stalking. One woman […]
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October was a challenging month for college football, marked by a troubling series of player arrests at multiple universities. Here’s a breakdown of the most significant incidents: University of Georgia Arrest Epidemic The University of Georgia (UGA) football team has been plagued by a series of arrests this year, with six players facing various […]
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The House v. NCAA settlement could reshape the landscape of higher education by allowing colleges to pay athletes directly, raising questions about the future of academic and athletic balance. At its core, the decision proposes a model of athlete compensation that diverges sharply from traditional views of amateurism in college sports. Rather than emphasizing scholarships […]
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Debates surrounding Title IX, namely the Biden administration’s push to include gender identity, are overshadowing a debate that we should be having about sexual assault and misconduct faced by female athletes. As we continue to uncover new cases of misconduct, it’s clear that Title IX does not effectively address these problems and requires strengthening to […]
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A new Inside Higher Ed Student Voice flash survey conducted in partnership with Generation Lab offers insights into the voting behaviors and preferences of college students across the United States. The survey, conducted last month, involved responses from 1,012 college students. The publication says the results have a margin of error of plus or minus 3.1 percent, […]
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Things seemed promising when the 2023 Michigan Wolverines won their first national championship since 1997, with head coach Jim Harbaugh leading the team to victory. College football fans praised his leadership, grateful for the long-awaited success. But as soon as Harbaugh became the subject of NCAA scrutiny, it became clear that triumph would soon give […]
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The firing of football coach Mel Tucker from Michigan State University (MSU) following a sexual misconduct scandal that involved allegations from Brenda Tracy, a sexual assault awareness speaker, threw the team into turmoil. Left without a head coach mid-season, the Spartans needed a new coach and someone who could rebuild trust within the team and […]
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In recent interviews with 2aDays, University of Illinois-Springfield (UIS) student-athletes have accused head golf coach Michael Leotta of severe misconduct, exposing a troubling pattern of abuse and systemic failure within the university’s athletic department. These revelations reflect broader issues in collegiate athletics and underscore the urgent need for reforms to protect student-athletes. Former athletic director […]
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