Author: Cami Mondeaux & Marisa Cooper
Graduated athletes appreciate extended eligibility after spring season cut short
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the U.S. in March, Westminster College was among several schools to cancel spring championships and cut seasons short in an effort to curb the spread of the virus. Despite the initial disappointment, the NCAA Division I Council announced student-athletes could return for another season of eligibility after they graduated — so long as they enrolled in an a...
Officials predict record-breaking election as voter turnout surpasses 2016 total
Election officials are predicting record voting turnout for the 2020 presidential election as young voters surge to the polls. The U.S. shattered its early voting records leading up to Election Day, with 100.3 million ballots submitted ahead of in-person voting Nov. 3. That’s roughly 72.8% of the total vote from 2016. Utah is also on track to report record-breaking numbers as wel...