Referring to the college spotlight, the college football season has just come to an end with the Championship Game between Alabama and Ohio State. Heading into the season, everybody was unsure if there would be a season! The corona virus would cause games to be postponed, teams to move schedules around , schools to realign their budgets, and conferences were forced to debate on how to move forward with the new reality that college ball might not be a thing . But that did not stop Bama they took on this season as if it was another, with the drive to win it all. The Pac-12 Conference and the Big Ten Conference would cancel their seasons and would later reverse course more towards a safer route. . As the environment constantly shifted, there was one remaining constant as the dust settled: The Alabama Crimson Tide would sit at the top of college football’s mountain for the 18th time in school history and for the 6th time in the last 12 years. Alabama beat the Ohio State Buckeyes 52-24 in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Hard Rock Stadium. But more into the spotlight of a fellow Alabama player is Devonta Smith. After the biggest moment of his football career so far, DeVonta Smith took the time to share a message to the youth. And that's because the Alabama senior wide receiver, who is listed at 6'1" and 175 pounds, had just proved any doubters wrong by winning the Heisman Trophy. "To all the young kids out there that's not the biggest, not the strongest, just keep pushing, because I'm not the biggest," he said during his acceptance speech ( ESPN's Alex Scarborough). "I've been doubted a lot just because of my size. Really, it just comes down to you put your mind to it, you can do it. No job is too big." This one man did the impossible, no one would have thought he was built for college ball but he said otherwise. But we cannot skip past the cancellation of sports in many states across the United States. California has just recently cancelled all sports until further notice. But colleges are trying their best to scrape up a sports season for their students. Soccer drills in socially distanced quadrants. Masked volleyball players in gyms. Padlocked fields. Positive tests. Zoom team meetings. Canceled. Postponed. Competing. Since March, college sports on every level have been fundamentally disrupted by the corona virus pandemic and mentally beaten at the thought that their college sport might not even be thought of this year. Some fall sports are competing, but that varies by region, by community, by politics, by division, by conference and even by team. College football, that billion-dollar machine, picked up momentum when the Big Ten reversed course to play a fall season, despite multiple outbreaks of Covid-19 and cries of outrage that unpaid athletes were risking their lives. But this still doesn't explain why high schools cannot do the same. We all as a country can take the precautions needed if it came down to us catching the virus.

 

 

 

 

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Referring to the college spotlight, the college football season is back on teams are playing and the rivals are going. As the SEC begins it seems the two teams to catch the attention of people during this week 12 preview are Wisconsin-Auburn as being king of the spotlight at the moment. It seems that the quarterback from the Hurricanes is on the Heisman Watch. He has been playing a remarkable game lately as being a transfer from Houston. Keeping the offense in a good placing during this college season. But more teams are coming around the corner for them. Big football games involving Kentucky are starting to become more typical in the SEC. The Wildcats have one of the best offensive lines in the country and could qualify as a dark horse in an East Division race that has No. 4 Georgia and No. 5 Florida as favorites. Kentucky and Auburn don't play often just once since 2010 and when they do the Tigers usually win. Auburn is 17-1 in the series going back to 1967. Before Miami won easily last year, the ‘Canes and ’Noles played five straight games decided by five points or fewer. A pandemic-altered college football season has helped put FSU-Miami in the spotlight again this weekend. The 12th-ranked Hurricanes (2-0) are hosting ESPN's “College Game Day,” and for the second straight week playing in prime time. Florida State (0-1) will play without coach Mike Norvell, who tested positive for COVID-19 last week. The Southeastern Conference also kicks off Saturday, putting three of the power five conferences in play. The Big Ten and Pac-12 are still at least a month away, but the college football menu is starting to fill up.

Another person who caught someone's attention is the OlB from Alabama. During his time at Ryan High School in Denton, Texas, Sanders spent some time at wide receiver, defensive end, inside linebacker and wide receiver. He brings that versatility to the collegiate level, which could allow him to see some time on offense at some point in his college career. Alabama football plans to use him in more of an edge rusher role as a freshman. The Texas product’s skill set and body frame make him the perfect candidate to be an elite outside linebacker for Alabama. He shows great strength when rushing off the edge and has a burst of quickness, which makes him hard to block. His all-around athleticism allows him to play sideline to sideline. Another big thing to take the college spotlight is the Alumni Association in Arkansas. Them not focusing on Innovative Programs and Critical Conversations. The Arkansas Alumni Association is pivoting its focus this year and creating new and innovative programs to better connect and serve University of Arkansas alumni. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the new programs will focus on three initiatives: conversations on race, college spotlights and community outreach.

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USC College Spotlight

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Referring to the college spotlight, the college football season is back on teams are playing and the rivals are going. As the SEC begins it seems the two teams to catch the attention of people during this week 4 preview are FSU-Miami as being king of the spotlight at the moment. It seems that the quarterback from the Hurricanes is on the Heisman Watch. He has been playing a remarkable game lately as being a transfer from Houston. Keeping the offense in a good placing during this college season. But more teams are coming around the corner for them. Big football games involving Kentucky are starting to become more typical in the SEC. The Wildcats have one of the best offensive lines in the country and could qualify as a dark horse in an East Division race that has No. 4 Georgia and No. 5 Florida as favorites. Kentucky and Auburn don't play often just once since 2010 and when they do the Tigers usually win. Auburn is 17-1 in the series going back to 1967. Before Miami won easily last year, the ‘Canes and ’Noles played five straight games decided by five points or fewer. A pandemic-altered college football season has helped put FSU-Miami in the spotlight again this weekend. The 12th-ranked Hurricanes (2-0) are hosting ESPN's “College Game Day,” and for the second straight week playing in prime time. Florida State (0-1) will play without coach Mike Norvell, who tested positive for COVID-19 last week. The Southeastern Conference also kicks off Saturday, putting three of the power five conferences in play. The Big Ten and Pac-12 are still at least a month away, but the college football menu is starting to fill up.

Another person who caught someone's attention is the OlB from Alabama. During his time at Ryan High School in Denton, Texas, Sanders spent some time at wide receiver, defensive end, inside linebacker and wide receiver. He brings that versatility to the collegiate level, which could allow him to see some time on offense at some point in his college career. Alabama football plans to use him in more of an edge rusher role as a freshman. The Texas product’s skill set and body frame make him the perfect candidate to be an elite outside linebacker for Alabama. He shows great strength when rushing off the edge and has a burst of quickness, which makes him hard to block. His all-around athleticism allows him to play sideline to sideline. Another big thing to take the college spotlight is the Alumni Association in Arkansas. Them not focusing on Innovative Programs and Critical Conversations. The Arkansas Alumni Association is pivoting its focus this year and creating new and innovative programs to better connect and serve University of Arkansas alumni. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the new programs will focus on three initiatives: conversations on race, college spotlights and community outreach.

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BYU College

by,Autumn Huerta

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Have you ever wanted to go to college and not feel stress? Well, BYU is your college! BYU was first founded on October 16, 1875 in Provo Utah. BYU is mainly known for being a college for members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. To get into the school you need a 4.0, submit an ACT or SAT score, pay a $35 application fee and submit full documentation of all required transcripts. The living expense if you want to stay in a dorm is $11,940 for an undergraduate and $15,020 for a graduate for two semesters. Some reasons why I want to join this college is because I am going to move there in Utah and my job that I want is out there. The people are really nice in Utah and they will help you all along the way.

 

BYU has so many opportunities to offer! A bonus is that you get free ice cream for the whole time! Also a big thing that impacts students in this college is their big football games that they have every year. The students and football players get really competitive with this and also with which school is better. It is a tuff battle between the two. If you end up going to this college there is a bright future ahead for you and I hope to see you there!

 

links:https://enrollment.byu.edu/financialaid/cost-of-attendance

https://www.collegesimply.com/colleges/utah/brigham-young-university-provo/admission/#:~:text=Applicants%20require%20exceptionally%20good%20grades,Utah%20for%20highest%20average%20GPA. 

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College Spotlight: San Marcos

 

 

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By: Kylei Zamora

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If you plan on attending this college here are some facts you need to know. It was founded in 1989, located in San Marcos California. CSUSM has 31 majors and 2o broad fields of study. Mainly known for their social science and women’s basketball. In order to get in you need to have a G.P.A. of 3.26. As for living expenses, the average cost before aid is $24,641, after aid is $9,457. CSUSM acceptance rate is 58.4%, and graduation rate is 52%. California State University San Marcos is a public university, one of twenty-three campuses of the California State University. Some reasons why I wanted to research this college is because I have seen their medical programs and they have a whole separate section that is known as a “hospital” that their med students practice in. Also, my sister attends this college and I know that it is the college that I want to go to. So, if you plan on attending this college these are the facts that you need to know. Hope to see you on campus one day!

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College Spotlight

College Spotlight: Disney College Program

By Isabella Rodriguez

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1981, when this amazing college was founded. Even though the Disney College Program is not something everyone looks into, personally I would like to attend this college someday. It is an amazing school, obviously it's Disney. They have Disney College Program , Disney Culinary Program, Disney International Program , and Disney Professional Program. With hundreds of different career areas that include marketing and sales, creative, production and entertainment, ect. You can study at Disney World Resort in Orlando Florida or Disneyland Resort in Anaheim California. Disney gets about 50,000 applicants every year but only accepts 12,000 new annual recruits. A total of $390 (the program participation fee) will be due at the time a participant accepts his/her invitation to participate in the program. As goes for living expenses, rent is paid weekly and costs anywhere from about $105 to $220 per person depending on the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, apartment complex, and number of roommates. Rent is deducted automatically from each paycheck, except for the first two weeks or so when rent is covered by the program fees. Your gpa must be at least 2.0 by the time you leave for Florida or California. In the semester prior to participation in the College Program, you must be registered for, and passing, at least two academic courses with a C or better grade. I will be sending an application to this college by the time I graduate high school year 2022, in hopes they will pick me so I can pursue my dream of being in the Disney Professional Program and study in the production and entertainment area so I can work as a cosmetologist. Where I can do hair and makeup for movies or tv shows. If you are like me and are a diehard Disney fan, the Disney College Program might just be right for you. 

 

 

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