Coronavirus puts zoos in crisis After many people have already died as a consequence of the coronavirus, the pandemic now also threatens animals’ lives as many zoos face a financial crisis. As a result of restrictions of public life, zoos were also forced to shut their door to visitors. Since this goes hand in hand…
How college athletics is adapting to the new situation. While this is an unusual and challenging situation for people all over the world, college teams and coaches are taking measures to support their players, who are facing a new reality now. Student-athletes are used to having a full schedule – finding some free time between…
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California Bill Allows Student-Athletes To Profit From Endorsements An average student-athlete spends about 25-30 hours practicing their sport, working out or traveling to games and tournaments. However, under NCAA rules student-athletes are not allowed to be paid beyond the expenses of attending university. A new Californian law is now looking to change that. With the…
Golf Alumna Honored As NCAA Woman Of The Year Finalist Former Lynn women’s golfer Krissy Ortiz continues to represent Lynn at the highest level as one of the top nine finalists for the NCAA Woman of the Year award. Ortiz had a stellar career at Lynn. During her four years as a fighting knight,…
Coco Gauff Triumphs In Linz Delray Beach Native Cori (Coco) Gauff raised her arms in disbelief when the ball of her opponent Jelena Ostapenko was called out, leading Gauff to her first WTA singles title. It has been a curious journey that led Gauff to the title. Based on her position in the world…
Preparing For Life Off The Field Every year, the Hannifan Center for Career Connections hosts ‘Life after Athletics,’ an event where current student athletes can network with employers and learn from alumni about life after competition. ‘Life After Athletics’ helps student-athletes understand how the learning experiences gained by playing a collegiate sport translate into professional…
“What is your pre-game ritual?” Countless hours of practice, early morning workouts, dedication and focus play a crucial role in the success and performance of an athlete. When all the preparation and practice is done, it is time for competition – the moment every athlete works for. iPulse asked Lynn athletes about their pre-game rituals…
Sports History Or A Disaster? While female sprinters impress as athletes and moms, organizers of the World Athletics Championships are heavily criticized for the circumstances of competition. Only seconds after crossing the finishing line and winning the women’s 100 meters, Jamaican sprinter Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is joined by her two-year-old son for her victory lap –…
Over 4 Million People To Protest For A Better Climate It is the largest demonstration in world history: millions of young people marched in the streets, held up signs, called for action and demanded a better future as part of a global climate strike on Friday, Sep. 20. The global climate strike is a…