Unionizing College Athletes

1. STUDENT ATHLETES: STUDENTS OR EMPLOYEES? 2
Abstract
Publishing an Editorial article in the March edition of Newsday (New York). Michael Dobie
reports about the billions of dollars, made from college athletes, which are kept from the
athletes themselves. Research questions include: How much money is actually made through
college sports, and what are they doing with the money? How are the student athletes being
compensated for their hours in sports? How much time do the student athletes spend a day
that pertains to college sports? What has and is being done for unionizing college athletes?
Participants involve Michael Dobie (author of article), Newsday (newspaper), a learning
specialist at the University of North Carolina, Tribune Content Agency/Paul Tong (illustration).
Methods focused upon the research that Michael Dobie did on NCAA and college athletes. After
researching Michael Dobie’s methods and other articles found in Main Body the research
questions were answered. Colleges and the NCAA make billions of dollars on college sports, but
how much it takes to pay scholarships and coaches puts a strain on the college’s profit. Student
athletes are compensated on paid tuition or scholarships. According to research, college
athletes, such as football are putting in 40 to 50 hours a week during season. Unionizing college
athletes has been taken to congress and students ae still fighting. Find out if paying our college
athletes is the best option.