NFL Teams Risk Being Fined for Social Media Posts

A recent CNN article caught my attention. The article explained fines NFL teams may face for posts to social media. According to the article, from kickoff up until an hour after the game, teams are prohibited from posting their own videos. Additionally, teams cannot livestream games or plays.

The only content that can be shared by teams on social media is NFL-owned videos on Twitter and Snapchat. By limiting their posting power to reposting NFL-owned videos, this undeniably brings more traffic to the NFL's social media. These limitations allow for only one perspective of the game to be viewed — all of which is controlled by the NFL.

A tweet from Chad Ochocinco, a former wide receiver, mocking past fines from the NFL. 

If the rules are broken, a team can face up to $100,000 in fines. It is interesting that social media has become such a major part of not only every day life, but also major corporations. Although social media is meant to be used as a platform to share content and connect with others, the NFL's recent decision shows how being a part of a certain professional organization can limit the content you post.

As a college student, there is always someone dwelling on the importance of monitoring social media and considering how it could impact our future as young professionals. Although these limitations are only in place surrounding game time, it will be interesting to monitor the NFL's future requirements regarding social media.

Queen For A Day

What would you change if you were queen for a day?

Initially, this question sounds a lot like "What would you do if you were the class president?" Free chocolate milk and candy for everyone of course! But after taking this question into careful consideration, it really made me think. What would I change?

Coming from the generation of technology lovers and social media junkies, millennials have been labeled as "lost" and "out of touch". Although I may buy into a company with an apple as the logo, I do remain current on issues in America and believe there is room for change — other than my Facebook profile picture. 

As queen for a day, I would make three major changes. 

Source | Cincinnati Museum Center/Getty Images

1. Let's eliminate the wage gap! According to NWLC, women who work full time in the United States make 79 cents for every dollar paid to a man. This gap is even larger for women of color. It's 2016 and I believe everyone is entitled to equal pay for equal work. How can we address raising minimum wage in this country when there is still a significant difference in the amount one makes 

based off of their gender? 

Source | The Huffington Post

2. Enforce the message that Black Lives MATTER. It may seem impossible, but I have hopes that one day people will realize the #BlackLivesMatter movement is real and necessary. I cringe every time I hear someone argue "Well ALL lives matter...". Yes, all lives do matter; however, in America, for as long as anyone can remember, the lives of African Americans have been treated as if they do not. This is something I encourage everyone to do more research on. I cannot blame you for growing up in a predominantly white neighborhood — my hometown is known as "The Bubble" — but there is no excuse to remain ignorant to the issue at hand. 

Source | Google

3. Truly give everyone an equal opportunity to further education. I am lucky enough to attend a university and pursue a degree that I am not only passionate about, but one that will help me gain a stable job in the future. Money is touchy subject in America, and I am fully aware that it's not as easy as it sounds to give away education for free. However, I do believe it is possible to take steps in the right direction to make education a realistic option for those who would not be able to do so otherwise. As every person who holds this belief may say, "Germany has tuition-free universities, why can't we?"

Although I am a millennial, I am not completely naive. I know there is a reason things are the way they are, but that does not mean they have to change. If I was queen for a day and had a dedicated team and unlimited resources I would work tirelessly to make these dreams a reality. Until then, I will use my voice to spread my passion. 

Smiling Her Way Past the Media to the White House

It is easy to be manipulated by the media.

Clinton shown looking off into the distance. | CNN

With the presidential election edging closer, it seems to be the hottest topic of conversation. Whether we're on social media, flipping through the news or making small talk with acquaintances, Clinton and Trump are an assumed topic of interest. Although I am not particularly fond of either candidate, it is important that I remain current on the election — it is my future that will be impacted.

Clinton captured smiling during an interview. | Getty Images

As a young woman in America, it is difficult to watch the way the media dissects Clinton's every move, ranging from the way she dresses to her facial expressions. I am not a direct advocate for her, but it is disheartening to see headlines about her physical appearance and surface-level demeanor rather than the issues she's debating or policies she is in favor of. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions, but the commentary about her being too "cold" or "aloof" are unnecessary.


It is understandable that not everyone supports Hillary or her pursuit of the oval office, but it is unacceptable to attack her for these characteristics. If she was man she would not be criticized. If she was a man she would not be questioned. If she was a man people would have more to say than "smile!". As a woman of power, society has drawn a fine line between cold and condescending — people refuse to empathize with this standard.

Clinton spoke out about the public's perception of her personality and looks in a recent Humans of New York post. I do not encourage anyone to vote for Clinton if they do not support her views or proposed agenda, but I do encourage everyone to take a moment, step back and reevaluate why we view her the way we do. Is it the media? Is it her gender?

I will leave the rest up to you.