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Blong Entry #6 - Nutritional Value in Athletics Nutrition is the cornerstone of health and well-being as it affects how our bodies operate. While many people correlate it to weight gain and physical appearance, its importance extends far beyond that. Athletes are the prime example of physical excellence, pushing their bodies to the limit to reach peak athletic performance. Nutrition is often overlooked as a significant element in sports success, despite the importance of training, talent, and technique. With proper nutrition we are nourishing our body providing it with the essential nutrients necessary to preform and recover at a high level. Athletes Food Pyramid An athlete's diet requires more of the average intake. Athletes are required a well-balanced diet rich in carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals to support the body in demands of rigorous training and competition. Carbohydrates provide the primary source of energy for muscles during exercise, while proteins...

 Blog #5 - Local Story Response Coming out of high school, I saw a lot of my friends opt out of college and either enroll into the military or directly join the workforce. I understand that everyone has their own paths but getting a degree showcases personal and academic achievement. After reading an article by former governor Doug Ducey, I couldn't agree more with his stance on education and how it "opens the door to countless economic opportunities." With the Achieve60AZ program, Individuals can find themselves in front of many opportunities as well as the potential of receiving a higher income.   Another article I read from the publisher azcentral highlighted the difference of earning between Arizonians with and without degrees . Cited information from the U.S Census Bureau, Arizona citizens with a bachelor's degree as their highest indication of education make 67% more in median earning than those with a high school diploma, and those with a diploma make 21% mor...

 Entry #3 - Slanted Media NBC News In today's digital age, access to news outlets have become more accessible than ever. However, being granted such informational wealth comes along with its own challenges. Slanted media has become one of the more common issues among the media landscape, jeopardizing the reliability of information and further disorientating reality.  Slanted Media refers to news outlets or platforms presenting favored political ideologies or interest. They can present themselves in various different forms such as selective reporting's and framed or altered stories, with the intention of catering to a specific audience or influencing. Ultimately, biased media generates favoritism towards a side of a story. An example of such is the ongoing controversy surrounding former president Donald trump.  Donald Trump has countlessly been portrayed as a terrible person. Multiple news outlets have negative coverage pertaining his character and actions.  Even thos...

Entry #4 - Student-Athlete Labor Union In recent times conversations surrounding the treatment of college athletes have intensified primarily focusing on compensation and healthcare. As collegiate sports continue to generate a large amount of revenue for universities and athletic programs, questions have risen regarding the distribution of profits and the welfare among student-athletes. Despite the financial success of college sports, these athletes often find themselves on the opposite end of the coaches and schools that are cashing out. Many student-athletes invest a substantial amount of time, energy, and effort into the sport they love trying to balance demanding practice schedules and travel commitments with academic responsibilities. Junior Guard Romeo Myrthil (right) and Senior Guard Robert McRae III (left) Dartmouth University's Men's Basketball teams' decision to form a labor union has ignited a potential movement in hopes of altering the representation of student...