Melissa Batie-Smoose
Coverage of Melissa Batie-Smoose in the Nexus archive.
- Brooke Slusser speaks out against SJSU admins after volleyball coach's allegations surface
Brooke Slusser, a former San Jose State University (SJSU) volleyball player, revealed she was instructed to avoid being alone with head coach Todd Kress during the 2024 season due to rumors of his alleged past misconduct. SJSU received a letter in October 2024 from a former player alleging Kress attacked her in a hotel room in 1998, but the school did not inform current players of these allegations. Kress remains as head coach and has continued his role despite the claims.
- Lawyers fighting SJSU over volleyball scandal respond to federal Title IX probe findings
Lawyers representing women affected by the San José State University (SJSU) volleyball scandal have responded to a federal Title IX probe, which found the university allegedly silenced dissent, failed to disclose a trans athlete's birth sex to others, and retaliated against players who raised concerns. SJSU and the California State University system are suing the U.S. Department of Education over the investigation, while plaintiffs argue the findings validate their claims of gender discrimination.