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Department of Education issues Penn demands after finding University violated Title IX

The Department of Education announced on April 28 that the University violated Title IX by allowing transgender student-athletes to compete in women’s sports. Credit: Ethan Young Content warning: This article contains instances of misgendering that may be disturbing and/or triggering for some readers. The Department of Education announced that Penn violated Title IX by allowing […]

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The Department of Education announced on April 28 that the University violated Title IX by allowing transgender student-athletes to compete in women’s sports.

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Content warning: This article contains instances of misgendering that may be disturbing and/or triggering for some readers.

The Department of Education announced that Penn violated Title IX by allowing transgender athletes to compete in women’s intercollegiate athletics and issued three demands to the University on Monday.

In its April 28 announcement, the Education Department included a “Resolution Agreement” from the Office for Civil Rights that gives Penn 10 days to “voluntarily” comply with three demands: issuing a statement affirming compliance with Title IX, restoring accolades to “female athletes … misappropriated” by transgender athletes, and sending individual letters to the affected athletes. According to the statement, OCR informed Penn President Larry Jameson of the demands on Monday.

If Penn does not comply with the demands, the University risks referral to the Department of Justice for “enforcement proceedings.”

Requests for comment were left with a University spokesperson, the White House, and the Department of Education.

“UPenn has a choice to make: do the right thing for its female students and come into full compliance with Title IX immediately or continue to advance an extremist political project that violates federal antidiscrimination law and puts UPenn’s federal funding at risk,” Education Department Acting Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Craig Trainor wrote in the announcement.

The announcement and demands come exactly one week after Penn motioned to dismiss a lawsuit, which was filed on Feb. 4 by three former Penn swimmers alleging Title IX violations, stemming from 2022 College graduate and transgender woman Lia Thomas being allowed to compete for Penn women’s swimming and diving in the 2022 Ivy League championships.

Thomas represented Penn women’s swimming and diving during the 2021-22 competition season. 

On Feb. 5, President and 1968 Wharton graduate Donald Trump signed an executive order barring transgender athletes from women’s sports and promising to “rescind all funds from educational programs that deprive women and girls of fair athletic opportunities.”

The White House announced on March 19 that it would freeze more than $175 million in federal funding to Penn, citing the University’s alleged failure to bar transgender athletes from women’s sports. 

At the time, a senior White House official wrote in a statement to The Daily Pennsylvanian that the funding freeze was not a result of the Title IX investigation into Penn but rather an “immediate proactive action to review discretionary funding streams to … universities.”

A Penn spokesperson wrote in a March 20 statement to the DP that the University has “always followed NCAA and conference policies regarding student participation on athletic teams.” The spokesperson added that Penn does not have its own policy “separate from its governing bodies” in regards to “transgender athletes” and pointed to policy revisions made by the NCAA and Ivy League in response to Trump’s February executive order.

“Penn is in full compliance with this most recent change,” the spokesperson wrote. “The University’s athletic programs have always operated within the framework provided by the federal government, the NCAA and our conference.”

Paula Scanlan, a 2022 Engineering graduate and former Penn swimmer, praised the announcement from the Education Department in a post on X, the site formerly known as Twitter, writing that it was “About time for some accountability after they put a man in my locker room 18 times per week.”

She wrote in a separate post, “So is my alma mater finally going to issue me an apology or are they just going to pretend like this didn’t happen?” 

While representing women’s swimming and diving, Thomas collected multiple accolades in the conference and national levels — including an NCAA championship, two still-standing individual Ivy League records, three individual Ivy League titles, and three still-standing individual program records. 

All of Thomas’ records are at risk of being reallocated or eliminated from the record books following the Education Department’s announcement on Monday. 

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Govs Conclude Successful Opening Day of ASUN Championships

Story Links JACKSONVILLE – Austin Peay State University’s track and field team concluded its opening day of the 2025 Atlantic Sun Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships with multiple Governors posting personal bests, Thursday, at Hodges Stadium. The Govs began the day’s events in the field in the hammer throw with […]

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JACKSONVILLE – Austin Peay State University’s track and field team concluded its opening day of the 2025 Atlantic Sun Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships with multiple Governors posting personal bests, Thursday, at Hodges Stadium.

The Govs began the day’s events in the field in the hammer throw with both Emma Tucker and Marcia Dejesus setting personal bests at 44.21 and 40.58 meters, respectively. Both of their marks surpassed their previous record by over two meters.

Later in the evening, Ja’Kyah Montgomery set a personal best in the high jump with a 1.54-meter leap.

Off to the track, Busiwa Asinga qualified for Saturday’s finals in the 400-meter hurdles, while Shaniya Davis set a personal-best in the event with a time of 1:06.85.

Concluding the day’s events in the 200-meter dash preliminaries, Taylin Segree and and Asinga both qualified for the finals after posting personal bests with a 24.21 and 24.40-second marks. Seven Pettus also tallied a PR in the event with a time of 25.12.

The Governors are back in action tomorrow afternoon with Tucker, Dejesus and Chloe Peterson competing the discus toss.

For news and updates throughout the Governors’ postseason stay, follow the Austin Peay track and field team on X or Instagram (@GovsXCTF) or check back at LetsGoPeay.com for the latest news and stories.



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Boys Volleyball Falls in First Round of CCS

The boys volleyball team lost to the Carlmont Scots in four sets: 23-25, 26-28, 25-22, and 20-25 in the first round of CCS to conclude their season on Tuesday night. The Bears came out strong in the first set with powerful kills by junior outside hitter Ben Warner and senior setter Peter Chriss to put […]

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The boys volleyball team lost to the Carlmont Scots in four sets: 23-25, 26-28, 25-22, and 20-25 in the first round of CCS to conclude their season on Tuesday night.

The Bears came out strong in the first set with powerful kills by junior outside hitter Ben Warner and senior setter Peter Chriss to put the Bears up 5-1. Utilizing their momentum, the Bears managed to maintain a lead for most of the set.

Despite this, the Scots were able to chip away from the Bears’ early lead by getting a couple of kills of their own. After facing offensive difficulty due to the Scots’ towering block, the Bears found themselves down 20-16 and in need of a timeout to slow the game down.

Unable to recuperate, M-A went on to lose the set with a tight score of 25-23.

Joe Pagee / M-A Chronicle Senior outside Dominic Auer and Warner get ready.

Heading into the second set, the Scots continued to control the game, building a sizable lead of 15-9, thanks to a handful of strong kills and blocks. The Bears kept getting called for sloppy errors, giving the Scots free points, and adding to M-A’s frustration.

“We started really bad. And it’s hard to come back from that,” Senior middle blocker Luis Licea said.

Desperate to find their way back into the game, senior opposite Jonny Kerr, Warner, and Chriss took matters into their own hands by hitting multiple kills, forcing the Scots to call their first timeout to regather. 

The Bears were able to take the lead due to a diving save by freshman libero Nick Sandoval to Chriss, who then shot a set over to Kerr, and finished the play by smashing the ball past the Scots’ defense, with a 17-14 lead.

M-A continued to add more to their lead. Chriss’ soft touch over the leaping Scots defenders had the Bears up 26-25, needing only one more point to even the set score. But, Carlmont stayed resilient and tied the score with a lethal kill, followed by a block that gave them the lead. The Scots put an end to the set with a kill directly between the Bears’ defense, winning 28-26.

Joe Pagee / M-A Chronicle Bears lineup for pregame announcement.

Nevertheless, M-A refused to give up. Managing to build an early lead again, 12-8, they had all the momentum. Warner and Kerr continued to dominate, tipping the ball over the defenders, finding holes in the defense, and blocking. 

The Bears were able to win the third set 25-22, after an attack error by Carlmont, boosting the Bears confidence heading into the next set.

Beginning the fourth set, the Scots had the early lead, 9-5, trying to bounce back from the last set. However, multiple Carlmont service and attack errors helped the Bears stay in the game. 

After the Bears tied up the game, Carlmont made a circus-style play to quickly take back the lead. Because of this, the Bears momentum was killed, and the Scots were playing at their best and took off with the game.

M-A was forced to call a timeout when they were down 23-18. The Scots tried to end the game, but the Bears wouldn’t go down without a fight. Chriss and Warner both got a kill, but it was too late, falling 24-20. On the next play, the Scots cracked the ball toward the middle of the court, giving the Scots the win, 25-20.

“The worst part is realizing, tomorrow, I’m not going to be at practice,” Sandoval said.

“I’ve built a close connection with this team. It’s hard to go down like this,” Kerr said.

This game concludes the season for the Bears.



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Govs Conclude Successful Opening Day of ASUN Championships

Story Links JACKSONVILLE – Austin Peay State University’s track and field team concluded its opening day of the 2025 Atlantic Sun Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships with multiple Governors posting personal bests, Thursday, at Hodges Stadium. The Govs began the day’s events in the field in the hammer throw with […]

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JACKSONVILLE – Austin Peay State University’s track and field team concluded its opening day of the 2025 Atlantic Sun Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships with multiple Governors posting personal bests, Thursday, at Hodges Stadium.

The Govs began the day’s events in the field in the hammer throw with both Emma Tucker and Marcia Dejesus setting personal bests at 44.21 and 40.58 meters, respectively. Both of their marks surpassed their previous record by over two meters.

Later in the evening, Ja’Kyah Montgomery set a personal best in the high jump with a 1.54-meter leap.

Off to the track, Busiwa Asinga qualified for Saturday’s finals in the 400-meter hurdles, while Shaniya Davis set a personal-best in the event with a time of 1:06.85.

Concluding the day’s events in the 200-meter dash preliminaries, Taylin Segree and and Asinga both qualified for the finals after posting personal bests with a 24.21 and 24.40-second marks. Seven Pettus also tallied a PR in the event with a time of 25.12.

The Governors are back in action tomorrow afternoon with Tucker, Dejesus and Chloe Peterson competing the discus toss.

For news and updates throughout the Governors’ postseason stay, follow the Austin Peay track and field team on X or Instagram (@GovsXCTF) or check back at LetsGoPeay.com for the latest news and stories.



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EWC to host youth volleyball camp

For the Telegram TORRINGTON – Eastern Wyoming College (EWC) is excited to announce its upcoming youth volleyball camp for students entering grades six through nine. The three-day camp will run from Monday through Wednesday, July 28–30, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. each day at the EWC gymnasium. Led by EWC head volleyball coach George […]

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TORRINGTON – Eastern Wyoming College (EWC) is excited to announce its upcoming youth volleyball camp for students entering grades six through nine. The three-day camp will run from Monday through Wednesday, July 28–30, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. each day at the EWC gymnasium.

Led by EWC head volleyball coach George Hamilton and the Lady Lancer volleyball team, the camp is designed for both beginner and experienced players. Attendees will receive instruction on fundamental and advanced skills including ball handling, spiking, blocking and team play. The cost of the camp is $75 per participant.

“This camp is a great opportunity for young athletes to build confidence, sharpen their skills and learn from college-level players,” coach Hamilton said. “We’re passionate about growing the sport and creating a fun, positive environment that prepares players for their next season.”

Participants are encouraged to register early, as space is limited. 

For more information or to register, contact EWC Community Education Director Donna White at 307-532-8213 or email dwhite@ewc.wy.edu.





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Track and Field Wraps CAA Championships With Handful of Medals and Program Records

Story Links GREENSBORO, N.C.— The William & Mary track and field program wrapped up the CAA Championships on Thursday in a day that featured a handful of podium finishes as well as program records.   The Tribe men earned a third-place finish over the two days while the women earned a tie […]

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GREENSBORO, N.C.— The William & Mary track and field program wrapped up the CAA Championships on Thursday in a day that featured a handful of podium finishes as well as program records.
 
The Tribe men earned a third-place finish over the two days while the women earned a tie for fourth.
 
Brian Walsh battled his way to the top spot on the podium and the CAA title in the decathlon. Walsh earned 7,076 points over the two days in the 10 events to earn the gold. The total is best CAA Championship Meet performance ever in the decathlon and makes him the second best performer in the event in program history.
 
Emily Ervin not only earned a silver medal in the 400m on Thursday afternoon but put herself in the W&M history books in the process. Ervin crossed the line with a time of 54.07 making her the new program record holder for the Tribe in the event.
 
Armon Wright had a great day for W&M in the triple jump with an effort of 15.51m (50-10.75) to grab second place and silver in the event. The mark was not wind-legal, but Wright’s second-best effort of the day, 15.40m (50-6.25), is the second-best performance in school history and the best since 1990 for the Tribe.
 
The Tribe found early success on Thursday morning in the pole vault with Elizabeth Strobach and Olesya Sitkowski earning silver and bronze respectively in the event. Strobach cleared 3.90m on her first try, while Sitkowski posted the same mark on her third attempt to put herself on the podium.
 

W&M earned medals in both the men’s and women’s 1500m thanks to Caleb Wilcox and Kyra Holland.
 
Wilcox earned the silver and runner-up honors with a time of 3:51.42 on Thursday afternoon. Holland posted a personal-best time of 4:23.96 to earn the bronze and finish just a half second out of first place.
 
The women’s 4x400m relay team of Avery Glidden, Kianne Benjamin, Emily Ervin and Aurora Schwaner earned the final medal of the day for the Tribe. The quartet got the better of Elon in a photo finish for the bronze, posting a time of 3:44.61.
 
The men’s 4x400m relay team of Jacob Robinson, David Seekford, Charlie Bestic and Austin Rice broke their own program record with a time of 3:09.63 for a fourth-place finish. The quartet now holds the three fastest times in school history.
 
Hayes Trapp narrowly missed out on the podium grabbing fourth out of 15 competitors in the 5,000m. The sophomore crossed the line with a time of 14:56.82.
 
The Tribe will wait and see what athletes qualified for the NCAA Championships East Region Preliminaries in Jacksonville, Fla. The qualifying field will be announced on May 22 with the prelims taking place on May 28-31.

 



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Wartburg Outdoor Track & Field at NCAA Final Qualifier: Thursday

Story Links ROCK ISLAND, Illinois- The Wartburg outdoor track and field teams have completed day two of the NCAA Final Qualifier. Mason Lobeck and Christian Nunley both earned top five finishes in today’s competition.   Women’s Competitors Shot Put 14         Abby Veld                                     12.28m 40-03.50   Discus Invite 8            Abby Veld                                     40.00m 131-02 […]

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ROCK ISLAND, Illinois- The Wartburg outdoor track and field teams have completed day two of the NCAA Final Qualifier. Mason Lobeck and Christian Nunley both earned top five finishes in today’s competition.
 
Women’s Competitors
Shot Put
14         Abby Veld                                     12.28m 40-03.50
 
Discus Invite
8            Abby Veld                                     40.00m 131-02
 
Discus
11         Tara Jochumsen                           40.54m 133-00
 
 
Men’s Competitors
Shot Put
4            Mason Lobeck                           16.14m 52-11.50
 
Discus Invite
5            Christian Nunley                       49.10m 161-01                          
 
 
Up Next
Qualifiers for the NCAA Championships will be announced tomorrow. The Championships take place on May 22 (Thu) – May 24 (Sat) in Geneva, Ohio.
 



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