Title IX
Title IX on Wazzu: a running collection of 2 stories we have gathered and hand-picked because they are worth your time. Every post here touches on title ix in some way — the news, the analysis, the deep dives, and the occasional surprise find. Washington State University (WSU) is a leading public land-grant research university in Pullman, WA, known for its strong programs in agriculture, environmental science,… New stories are added to this page as we find them, so check back if you want to keep up with what is happening around title ix, or subscribe to the RSS feed to get them as soon as they are published. Browse the collection below, or head back to the homepage to see everything Wazzu is covering right now.
Senate Clears the Way for a New Era in College Sports
There's something about the Senate finally signing off on a college sports overhaul that feels less like a buzzer-beater and more like the start of a long, steady game. It's a big deal, no question, but I'm also a student who's learned to read the fine print between classes and club meetings. This isn't just about the headline schools or the TV contracts; it's about what it means for the rest of us who show up, pay tuition, and actually care about the culture of our campus. I'll be real: I'm not out here pretending to know every policy detail. But I do know that change like this takes time to feel real. It's like when you finally get your schedule locked in for the semester, there's relief, sure, but then you've got to actually show up for the 8 a.m. The Senate clearing the way is that moment of possibility. It's a chance to make things fairer, more transparent, and maybe a little less chaotic for the athletes who are juggling practice, games, and homework just like I'm juggling group projects and part-time shifts. What I'm watching for is the follow-through. Because if you're going to promise a new era, you've got to be willing to do the work. And if you're curious about how this connects to the bigger picture, our piece on Boise State anchoring the new Pac-12 era is worth a read.
Two years before suit, survivor told Cornell police she was certain of rape
Two years before she filed her lawsuit, the woman at the center of this case told Cornell police she could "say with 100% confidence I was raped." That's a specific, gut-level statement from someone who was certain about what happened to her. It's also the kind of detail that makes you stop and ask: if she was that sure back then, why are we just now reading about it in a lawsuit? This isn't a tidy story. Seven men, a fraternity house, and a university's response, or lack of one, are now under scrutiny. The woman's confidence in her own account stands in stark contrast to how institutions sometimes handle these allegations. It's frustrating, and it feels heavy. But it's also real, and worth paying attention to. We've been covering this. In a related piece, "Ithaca Leaders Push for Greek Life Pause as Cornell Rape Case Reopens," Emma Whitford reports on the broader community reaction. That story gives context on how the town is responding to the case reopening. It's worth a read if you want to see how this isn't just a campus issue, it's a city one too. For now, the lawsuit is moving forward. The survivor said she was certain. That alone should make us all listen a little closer.