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Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Livvy Dunne sizzles in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit photoshoot
Livvy Dunne has taken the NIL world by storm and aims to make waves again. The LSU gymnast will be featured in the iconic Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition. She was one the models to hit the sun-soaked beaches of Bermuda for the annual photo shoot. From athletic excellence to media and modeling success, the top female NIL earner has it all. Dunne's third SI feature represents more than just a magazine spread — it's a statement about the evolving role of athletes in the media landscape. As the most-followed college athlete with over 13 million combined social media followers, Dunne is a pioneer in the NIL era. 'When people look at my Sports Illustrated photos, I want them to take away that you can have the best of both worlds,' Dunne said. Her photos not only highlight her athleticism but also her strength as a businesswoman and cultural influencer. The partnership with Sports Illustrated is a triumph for women in sports, challenging outdated stereotypes. Last year, SI featured Dunne as an all-academic rising star in gymnastics, but this year, they spotlight her as a multifaceted entrepreneur. As SI editor-in-chief MJ Day noted, Dunne is 'shattering stereotypes' and paving the way for future generations of female athletes to embrace their power beyond their sport. "SI Swim means to me being comfortable in your own skin and being undeniably you, which is something I still work on to this day," Dunne said. "In the sport of gymnastics, [body image is] a huge thing, and it's something that I'm still working on to this day, being confident. But SI's really helped me to see that it's okay to not be perfect and to just be comfortable in your own skin.' Beyond gymnastics, Dunne has partnered with major brands like Vuori, Nautica, and Purina, while also founding The Livvy Fund to support NIL opportunities for female athletes. This aligns with her mission to fight for equal representation and opportunities in college athletics. She also wants that to be the start for future generations. Dunne and the LSU Gymnastics team claimed its sixth SEC Championship title in program history with a record-breaking score of 198.200 at the 2025 SEC Gymnastics Championships at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama. This is her final year in Death Valley before expanding her brand.
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
High school students get chance to win scholarships, car
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — High school students in East Baton Rouge Parish with good grades have a shot to win big prizes, including a new car. A one-day event gives nearly 1,500 students a chance to engage in a career fair, enter a chance to win a car and qualify for a scholarship to college. 'Last year we gave out somewhere in the tune about 750,000 worth of prizes between the scholarships and vehicles. We hope to do the same,' Judge Wilson E. Fields said. Fields created the Academic Honors Network to find ways to give back to students excelling in the classroom. The giveaway opportunities are for local high school juniors and seniors earning a cumulative 3.0 during the 2022-2023 school year. Students must have a valid driver's license and be in attendance to win. 'We wanted to make sure we could celebrate these juniors and seniors, but also make sure that they would hopefully stay in Louisiana and visit Louisiana colleges,' Johnathan S. Hill, pastor and event spokesperson, said. The Academic Honors Day Celebration is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on March 26 at the Raising Cane's River Center. All students must ride the bus to the venue to attend the event. GoFundMe created for family of Baton Rouge teen fatally shot after getting off school bus Senate Democrats call for USDA funding for local food banks, schools to be restored No. 2 seed LSU heads to Alabama for SEC Gymnastics Championships 18 percent rate economy as 'excellent' or 'good': Poll White House fountain gets green makeover for St. Patrick's Day Republicans unveil bill relocating NASA headquarters to Florida Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
