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VIDEO: Third 'Intersectionality Of Change' Session Focuses On Developing Narrative for Change
The third session of Sports and Society Initiative's "Intersectionality of Change," focused on "Developing Narrative for Change," and included a 75-minute talk between Wendy Smooth, Ohio…
Ryan Day Addresses Mental Health Concerns in Online Webinar for Students
Ohio State head football coach Ryan Day has long been an advocate for mental health. In a world where mental health is seen as a “weakness” for men, Day has been advocating for the mental health…
SSI EXCLUSIVE: Liddell, Holtmann discuss social media challenges
After the Buckeyes lost in the first round of the NCAA tournament, Ohio State basketball player E.J. Liddell came face to face with the vitriol too often evident on social media.
But…
Research shows sports remain hostile territory for LGBTQ Americans
In recent years, more professional athletes, from U.S. women’s soccer team player Tierna Davidson to Olympic gymnast Danell Leyva, have come out of the closet. However, locker rooms remain less…
Togiai to benefit LiFEsports Initiative as part of annual NFL Pro Day
Football player Tommy Togiai, in conjunction with The Ohio State University's annual NFL Pro Day, is working with the Sports and Society partner LiFEsports initiative, whose…
VIDEO: Second 'Intersectionality Of Change' Session Focuses On Taking Action, Making Change
The second session of Sports and Society Initiative's "Intersectionality of Change," focused on "Taking Action, Making Change," and included a 75-minute talk between moderator Clark Kellogg…
E.J. Liddell speaks out against online abuse
Ohio State forward E.J. Liddell faced vitriolic backlash after the Ohio State Buckeyes lost in the first round of the NCAA tournament, but he didn't face it silently.
He posted the hate-…
Professional college basketball league preps for summer launch
by Matthew Parker
Ohio State Sports Journalism Student
The NCAA was founded 114 years ago, and ever since student-athletes have earned little more than academic scholarships and…
Paper reveals relationships between college-athlete activist identities and resilience
Travis Scheadler, a MSW/PhD student working with the Sport & Society Initiative and LiFEsports at The Ohio State University recently published a paper entitled “Relationships Between Athlete…