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Health & Science Chris Schulz, Sep. 10, 2025

After Tragedy, A Renewed Focus On Student-Athlete Safety

The Marion County Initiative is bringing together athletes and coaches with neurologists and equipment manufacturers to reduce sports-related head trauma in football and beyond.

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Health & Science Chris Schulz, Jul. 03, 2025

Gambling Among Young People A Rising Concern

Despite a drop, the issue of student-athlete harassment by bettors has become more prevalent in recent years with the rise of online gambling. So has the prevalence of problem gambling among younger bettors.

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Health & Science Caelan Bailey, Sep. 12, 2024

‘Vigilant On The Sidelines’: KCHD Discusses Head Injuries In Youth Sports

After recent youth football deaths nationwide, including that of a ...

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Education Chris Schulz, Feb. 22, 2024

Special Education Staffing, School Athletics Discussed In Education Committees

The House Education Committee moved to address a critical shortage of special education staff, while the Senate Education Committee took a rarely seen action in their meeting.

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Education Chris Schulz, May. 08, 2023

Legislators Hear About Changes To State’s Sports Commission Rules

During their interim meeting at Marshall University Sunday, the Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability heard about several changes to rules and regulations governing the Secondary School Activities Commission.

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Arts & Culture Shepherd Snyder, May. 01, 2023

Shepherd University Football Team Sees Four Student-Athletes Sign Pro Contracts

Four football players from NCAA Division II Shepherd University were drafted as priority free agents following this year’s NFL Draft. It’s a record for the comparatively small football program.

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