OCTOBER 17, 2024 | written by STEVE ULRICH

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1. How a Few Forfeits Landed These Colleges at the Center of a Political Fight

by Christa Dutton, Chronicle of Higher Education

“On Sunday, the University of Nevada at Reno’s women’s volleyball team told the university they planned to forfeit an upcoming match against San Jose State University, making them the fifth squad to do so this season. The reason was not made explicit, but it was clear to anyone who has followed the sport in recent months: the reported presence of a transgender player on San Jose State’s team.

Yet Nevada administrators say the match will be played, though they added that no player will be disciplined for sitting out. In a statement, the university alluded to its compliance with state and federal law as well as Mountain West Conference and NCAA regulations, “which include providing competition in an inclusive and supportive environment.”

That statement triggered a bevy of reactions, including from Gov. Joe Lombardo, a Republican of Nevada, who said he supported the athletes’ choice to not play.”

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