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Thursday, October 13, 2005

More details of the Penn State matter from Inside Higher Ed, Patriot-News, and the student paper today. There are a several different claims reported in the papers today. NCLR isn't simply alleging a discrete incident involving Jen Harris -- it is alleging a systematic practice of discrimination.

After the story made national news yesterday, Governor Ed Rendell said he'd call the school to make sure it is proceeding appropriately.

Jen Harris said yesterday that Rene questioned her about her orientation several times over the course of her career. When Portland dismissed her at the end of last season, Harris accused her of doing so based on her perceptions of Harris's orientation.

"[Portland] said that I know her feelings and that they’re not going to change, and that she’ll still be the coach at Penn State and I’m still going to be gone," Harris said yesterday.

Reicina Russell, who left the program after the '03-'04 season, says Rene's feelings are no secret. "She doesn’t like lesbians, flat out."