VOLLEYBALL

Former SJSU coach targeted after opposing transgender athlete on women's volleyball team

A former San Jose State University volleyball coach, Melissa Batie-Smoose, had her house vandalized after criticizi…

By Patrick McDonald '26
Feb 22, 2025

Volleyball player stars in new documentary highlighting the dangers of trans athletes in girls’ sports

The documentary centers around Payton McNabb, who suffered head trauma at the hands of a transgender opponent durin…

By Campus Reform
Dec 22, 2024

San Jose State could win volleyball tournament by default as teams forfeit over transgender player's inclusion: Lawsuit

7 out of 12 of SJSU’s in-conference regular season wins were by forfeit this year.

By Benjamin Brown '26
Nov 26, 2024

UPDATE: BYU Anti-Racism Club defends Rachel Richardson despite evidence

Despite an official investigation exonerating a BYU spectator, BYU’s Anti-Racism Club is sticking to the original f…

By Thomas Stevenson '23
Sep 27, 2022

CNN’s John Avlon acknowledges media failure on ‘racist’ BYU allegations

John Avlon revealed CNN acted too soon on a racist allegation between a Duke University athlete and a BYU fan.

By Kayley Chartier '25
Sep 24, 2022