Should College Athletes be Paid?
On September 30th, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law the Fair Pay to Play Act. The purpose of the law is to allow collegiate athletes to be compensated through endorsements. States are following California’s lead and some have proposed their own laws similar to the one signed by Governor Newsom This new law has spurred controversy throughout America as many people have supported or opposed the legislation. This Forbes article ( CLICK HERE to check it out) explores the pros and some of the cons of the Fair Pay to Play Act. Many people have viewed the NCAA, the National Collegiate Athletic Association, as unfair towards the student-athletes. The NCAA has gained more than $1 billion in revenue while the student-athletes have not got a penny. Others argue the student-athletes are already receiving scholarships and there is a possibility of this new law destroying college athletics. Do you think student-athletes should be compensated? How do think student-athletes in st