Lauren Harrison
Biology Major
“I think they should be [paid]. I think when people are in sports along with college, it can be just as challenging as a full-time career, so I think it’s fair that they get some compensation for it.”
William Camp
Business Administration Major
“I would have to say that if they weren’t paid, I think there would be different outcomes [in] the games … Lots of pros and lots of cons. I think if they weren’t paid, they would work harder on their academics, a lot of them would, because it would be more of a lifestyle than just a job, in a sense.”
Vincent Hamilton
Mathematics Major
“I feel if they’re on scholarship of some sort, then I don’t see them getting paid. However, I do see some compensation for meals, for road trips that they have to go on … I don’t agree with that; then it’s talking about a more professional level. For college students to receive a salary–I don’t think that’s a good choice.”
Kevin Vest
Physical Therapy Assistant Major
“It’s fantastic. It’s hard work and they should get paid for their efforts because they increase revenue to the school and it’s absolutely worth it.”
Andrea Smith
Nursing Major
“That’s pretty cool for them. My husband was a college athlete, and he was actually a male cheerleader. He got a lot of scholarships for it and it’s been really beneficial to us because he doesn’t have student debt. So it’s nice for them.”
Josh Saxon
Business Management Major
“Good for them. I feel that they’re spoiled, so I guess at a certain point they shouldn’t get a salary just because they’re already getting free scholarships.”
Maggie Stacey
Reporter