The Nice Things About NIL

In the latest Volt editorial cartoon, three NCAA athletes can finally live out their marketing dreams under the new NIL rules.

By: Alaina Ewins
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Now that NCAA athletes can legally profit off the use of their names, images, and likenesses for marketing and promotional purposes, these three athletes and friends can live out their dream of selling their own sports drink – and starring in the commercials for it.

A cartoon about 3 college athletes who are now legally allowed to market their names, images, and likenesses to promote their own sports beverage.

Alaina Ewins

Alaina Ewins

Alaina Ewins is a Philadelphia born-and-based cartoonist who also works as a Project Manager for Mural Arts Philadelphia. Her work has appeared on clothing for Philadelphia Printworks and in The New Yorker.

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