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NIL Ruling Brings Contrasting Effects on College Athletes


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By: Annabelle Purkey, Grace Hunteman, Aaris Moore, and Macy Bair

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (Nov 5, 2024)

A few months ago, Purdue University swimmers Brody Friend and Sam White were finishing up practice when their coach called the team to the side. Their eyes panned back and forth around the room, looks of confusion on everyone’s faces. Although they were unsure of what would be said, they didn’t have any reason to be alarmed. This soon changed. The swimmers were told that because of newly instated laws regarding NIL, the team could only suffice for a roster of thirty next season. Friend and White knew their college athletic career was on the line. 

Indiana University Red Steppers performing at football game.
Indiana University Red Steppers performing on the field at a football game. They are a crucial part of the IU Football experience. (Photo courtesy of @iuredsteppers on X).

On the contrary, Indiana University Red Stepper Jaylyn Hogan has seen many positives of the NIL ruling. Although she herself cannot acquire NIL deals because of university rules, many of her peers have done so and found it to be valuable to their athletic career. 

College athletes across the nation are experiencing the game-changing impacts of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals in starkly different ways. While some star players rake in lucrative endorsements and expand their personal brands, others struggle to find similar opportunities, widening the financial gap and creating new pressures. This shift is transforming college sports, raising questions about fairness, financial management, and the potential for NIL to either empower athletes or deepen divides among teammates and programs.

NIL stands for Name, Image, and Likeness and refers to the rights college athletes now have to profit from their personal brand. In a landmark 2021 decision, the NCAA suspended previous restrictions on athletes earning money from their NIL. This ruling allowed college athletes to accept endorsement deals, sponsorships, and other revenue opportunities, such as social media partnerships, merchandise sales, and personal appearances. The decision marked a major shift in college athletics, granting athletes like Friend and White new financial freedoms while also introducing new complexities within the teams. 

For college athletes like friends of Red Stepper Jaylyn Hogan, NIL has been transformative, opening doors to revenue and opportunities that wouldn’t have been possible before. When interviewed about her opinions on NIL and its effect on college athletics, Hogan replied with nothing but positivity. NIL has created a sort of pressure around sports, but nonetheless it is a way for student athletes to gain recognition and compensation for their hard work. 

“I don’t believe there are any negatives to this ruling,” said Hogan. “It highlights their efforts and how much work they put in, in and out of the sport.”

Interviews on the street, asking strangers and students their opinion on the Name Image and Likeness ruling.

 

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Tim Cooke reveals the new Apple Watch

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Tim Cooke reveals the new Apple Watch

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Marcella Losso

CUPERTINO, California (Sept. 9, 2014) Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook, released Apple’s newest product, the Apple Watch. The release of the Apple Watch will include features for all users such as designable interfaces, intimate ways to connect and communicate, and a health and fitness companion to wear on your wrist.

Apple will release three different models of the watch including the Apple Watch, Apple Watch Sport, and Apple Watch Edition. The three designs include features for all users. The Apple Watch is the most simplistic of all models, made for people who want to use the watch for everyday activities. The Apple Watch Sport targets customers who use their watches for athletic and fitness purposes. The Apple Watch Edition is for customers who want a watch case that is crafted from 18-karat gold, developed to be twice as hard as standard gold.

Indiana University Faculty member enjoys a meal at Yogis Sports Bar and Grill using his apple watch. “My wife gave me my first apple watch on fathers day and it hasn’t left my sight since”, he said.

“It’s as much about personal technology as it is style and taste,” Cook said.

The Apple Watch development team wanted to design an interface never seen before. In order to create the best user experience they played around with different sizes and models that customers would benefit most from. Certain features on the iPhone would never work on a smaller interface such as a feature like inch to zoom.

“The Apple Watch required the same kind of careful, deliberate consideration. What we didn’t do, was take the iPhone and shrink the user interface, and strap it on your wrist. The display is too small and it would be a terrible customer experience.” Cook said.

Apple revealing the new Apple Watch’s user friendly digital crown for all watch needs. 

The Apple Watch team put a great amount of effort into personalizing their watches. Apple Watch is as much about personal style as it is about functionality and Apple knows that. Apple thought of more than just function, but the way that the watch looked on its customers and how it would be worn. Apple has thought of challenges that will arise due to a smaller interface. However, with challenges that occur, they have thought of all solutions to make their product as easy to use as possible.

“We’ve designed a range of products so personal, you don’t put them on your desk or in your pocket. You wear them on your wrist.” Jony Ive, Senior Vice President of Design said. “We have developed a whole new interface, specific to the challenges associated with a product this small.”

Digital Touch is a feature that Apple has included in their Apple Watches. The feature allows for two people in different places to send pulses to each other whether that be shapes and words or their heartbeat in real time.

“With digital touch, we’ve developed an entire new way to connect intimately with others.You can get someone’s attention, with a gentle tap. You can send a quick sketch. Or you can even share something as personal as your own heartbeat.” Cook said.

The Apple Watch uses magsafe technology and infrared technology to charge. Unlike the iPhone, the Apple Watch charger is magnetic and will automatically attach to the watch when in proximity. The Apple Watch uses magsafe technology in order to prevent misalignment making it the most effective way to charge the watch.

“The back crystal also houses a unique charging solution, that combines our magsafe technology with inductive charging, completely sealed, it requires no alignment or exposed contact.”

Indiana University student uses her Apple Watch to study at the Starbucks on Kirkwood Avenue.

Apple spent a great amount of time creating watch faces that all customers could enjoy. After wearing something all day everyday, Apple knew that users would want something they liked all aspects of, especially design wise. Users are able to customize both appearance and capabilities. They are able to decide which features they want on their watch face such as time of day, weather, activities, or notifications. Apple Watch with six different straps, has a mechanism that makes the straps easily removable and replaceable. Apple has made multiple bands in order to appeal to all customers’ wants and needs based on their daily activity.

“The sport band, in a range of bold colors, is made from a tough, durable, sweat and chemical resistant high performance elastomer. The leather loop comes in a soft quilted leather that conceals magnets for fastening and adjustment.” Cook said.

Apple has always been a company that has appealed to its customers exact wants and needs in the technological world. Apple is a company that allows users to customize their products down to their uses and intentions for the product.

“Creating beautiful objects that are as simple and pure as they are functional, well that’s always been our goal at Apple.” Cook said.

Apple’s new seamless Apple Watch device and display features.

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