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Dec 31 2024HEALTH

Self-Harm Hopes: How Sleep Troubles and College Stress Connect

College is tough, and it can take a real toll on students' mental health. Let's talk about non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), which is pretty common among them. This isn't about trying to end their life, but it's still a big warning sign. Insomnia, or having trouble sleeping, is a major player here. I

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Dec 28 2024SPORTS

Predicting the College Football Playoff: Who Will Win It All?

The College Football Playoff (CFP) is heating up! With the first round done and dusted, we're left with eight teams fighting for the national title. Let's look at who our experts think will come out on top. Notre Dame kicked off the action with a win over Indiana. Penn State dominated SMU, and Texa

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Dec 26 2024POLITICS

“Stopping Trump: Can Congress Prevent His Presidency? ”

Did you know that the U. S. Constitution might actually prevent Donald Trump from returning to the presidency? It's true! There’s a provision in the 14th Amendment that says a president-elect can’t take office if they've been involved in an insurrection against the Constitution. This has already bee

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Dec 25 2024SPORTS

Buffaloes Secure Top Insurance for NFL Hopefuls

In a bold move, the Colorado Buffaloes have set a new standard for player protection. The university has provided record-breaking insurance coverage for star quarterback Shedeur Sanders and two-way sensation Travis Hunter. This decision came as both players chose to participate in the Alamo Bowl rat

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Dec 25 2024SPORTS

Basketball Teams: How Unity & Coach Style Affect Player Commitment

Did you know that the success of a college basketball team isn't just about skill? A recent study showed that team unity can significantly boost player engagement. When players work well together, they're more committed to the game. Interestingly, the coach's leadership style plays a vital role here

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Dec 25 2024SPORTS

Football's Future: A Look at the NFL Draft's Biggest Shake-ups

As the holiday season approaches, CBS Sports has stirred things up with a new mock draft for the 2025 NFL Draft. This year, the focus is on quarterbacks, with only two highly anticipated players projected to be taken in the first round. Miami's Cam Ward and Colorado's Shedeur Sanders are the talk of

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Dec 23 2024EDUCATION

College Students with Intellectual Disabilities: Their Views on Physical Activity

College campuses today offer special programs for students with intellectual disabilities (ID). A recent study looked into how these students experience and think about physical activity (PA). Researchers talked to eight students in a US college program to learn more. They found that most students o

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Dec 23 2024SPORTS

The End of College Sports as We Know It

When the calendar hits 2025, the idea of the amateur college athlete might be a thing of the past. For years, the notion that student-athletes played just for pride and some meal money has been fading. The reality is that big money, both legal and illegal, has been flowing into college sports, mainl

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Dec 23 2024SPORTS

The College Football Playoff: A New Format, Same Old Story?

The highly anticipated College Football Playoff (CFP) kicked off with a bang, but not in a good way. The first round was a yawn-fest, with average scores of 36 to 17 and not a single game closer than 10 points. Even worse, there was only one lead change across all four games. This new format aimed t

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Dec 21 2024SPORTS

Why Does the Big Ten Get So Much Love?

ESPN's Sean McDonough raised some eyebrows recently when he questioned if Indiana should have made the College Football Playoff. Despite a strong season, Indiana didn't face many tough teams. McDonough wondered if their inclusion was more about being in the Big Ten. His partner, Greg McElroy, agreed

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