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Should college athletes be allowed to get paid?

“Everyone Made Money Off My N.C.A.A. Career, Except Me” is a two-minute film that touches on themes of athleticism, fairness and empowerment. In it, Katelyn Ohashi, a former college gymnast, describes how she was not able to capitalize on a viral video of one of her athletic performances, or the fame and attention that followed, because of N.C.A.A. rules. Ohashi argues that college students should be given the ability to earn income from their athletic achievement, which would especially benefit women and competitors in sports without pro leagues.

Students

1. Watch the short film above. While you watch, you might take notes using our Film Club Double-Entry Journal (PDF) to help you remember specific moments.

2. After watching, think about these questions:

What moments in this film stood out for you? Why?

Were there any surprises? Anything that challenged what you know — or thought you knew?

What messages, emotions or ideas will you take away from this film? Why?

What questions do you still have?

What connections can you make between this film and your own life or experience? Why? Does this film remind you of anything else you’ve read or seen? If so, how and why?

3. An additional challenge | Respond to the essential question at the top of this post: Should college athletes be allowed to get paid?

4. Next, join the conversation by clicking on the comment button and posting in the box that opens on the right. (Students 13 and older are invited to comment, although teachers of younger students are welcome to post what their students have to say.)