The BookTok trend is one of many reasons why Maryland librarians and booksellers aren’t concerned about the future of reading despite an overall decline in booksale earnings in the last two decades.
Caught in the Crossfire: Chinese Students Navigate US-China Tensions
Hundreds of Chinese exchange students have had their visas revoked amidst the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and China.
Volunteer Ushers Keep the Hippodrome Theater Alive
Volunteer ushers and their passion for the productions are the foundation for keeping the theater around.
High School Sports and NIL: An Explainer
This video provides an overview of the current patchwork approach to NIL, with policies differing from state to state.
Little League Baseball provides big stage for youth athletes but its NIL rules are murky
There’s no bigger stage for a youth athlete than the annual Little League World Series, an international tournament for youth baseball stars every August in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
Impact of NIL on transfers is unknown but raises questions for high school officials
A star basketball recruit moves from one top high school program to another in the Washington D.C. area, just before the start of the school year. Two more top prospects leave Alabama for Georgia.
Even in the era of high school NIL, most states oppose collectives
In high school sports, getting paid isn’t prohibited for all athletes anymore. In 41 states and Washington, DC, athletic associations permit high school players to be compensated for use of their Name, Image and Likeness (NIL).
For College HUNKS, Portland Gear, high school athletes are star endorsers
In the eyes of some business owners, NIL deals with high school athletes are new and untested.
Boom in NIL opportunities exposes need for education for athletes and their parents
As the number of state high school athletic associations that allow Name, Image and Likeness deals for athletes has grown, the need for NIL education seemingly has grown as well.
Can high school athletes get NIL deals? It depends what state you’re in
Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) is more the rule than the exception in high school sports. In 41 states and the District of Columbia, high school associations permit athletes to be compensated for appearing in advertisements and for using social media to pitch products. Four additional states permit NIL on a highly restricted basis.