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College Students Can Face Double Consequences for DUI

Driving under the influence (DUI) is against the law in all 50 states, though some laws refer to the offense as operating under the influence (OUI)1 or driving while intoxicated (DWI). While many people may consider DUI to be a relatively minor offense, the state can issue strict penalties such as fines, loss of your …

SCOTUS May Still Uphold Transgender Bathroom Rights in Schools

After the Trump Administration’s first swing at Title IX protections, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) may still rule that the law requires educational institutions to allow transgender students to use the bathroom they associate with their gender identity. In the coming weeks, it’s certain that transgender students of all ages, their parents, …

The Future of Title IX Enforcement is Uncertain under New Administration

DeVos and Title IX Interpretation In her recent Senate confirmation hearing, Secretary of Education nominee Betsy DeVos stated it was “premature” to tell whether she would uphold the Title IX guidelines set out by the Obama Administration. While she did not explicitly answer in the negative, she and her family donated $10,000 to the Foundation …

Recent Court Ruling for Transgender Rights under Title IX

The debate regarding transgender individuals and public restrooms continues in many parts of the country, and schools and college campuses are often at the center of it. In fact, many school administrations have struggled to make appropriate decisions regarding transgender bathroom rights, especially when it comes to student-athletes and access to locker rooms. Some administrators …

College Code Violations by Athletes Can be Widely Publicized

College students make mistakes all the time, as they are learning to navigate life and make decisions on their own, often for the first time. Most do not expect a mistake to result in national news coverage or even to draw much attention on campus. It’s a much different world for some collegiate athletes, however. …