According to the results of an internal university investigation, Penn State women's basketball coach Rene Portland discriminated against a former player on the basis of sexual orientation, violating the university's anti-discrimination policy.

The university's conclusion of an internal investigation into alleged discrimination by Penn State women's basketball coach Rene Portland may affect a pending lawsuit by former Lady Lion Jen Harris.

In light of the recent lawsuit filed against Penn State for alleged discrimination, the University Faculty Senate reaffirmed the university's nondiscrimination policy yesterday.

After an initial case management conference yesterday, Karen Doering, the attorney for former Lady Lion Jen Harris, said a settlement is still a possibility.

A human chain of about 40 students, faculty, staff and community members chanted, "Two, four, six, eight -- no more Rene, no more hate" as they marched to the Bryce Jordan Center yesterday to protest at the Lady Lions' final home game.

In legal arguments filed in federal court yesterday, Penn State women's basketball coach Rene Portland, Athletic Director Tim Curley and the university supported their motion to dismiss the discrimination lawsuit of former Lady Lion Jen Harris.

In legal arguments filed in federal court yesterday, Penn State women's basketball coach Rene Portland, Athletic Director Tim Curley and the university supported their motion to dismiss the discrimination lawsuit of former Lady Lion Jen Harris.

Attorneys representing Penn State women's basketball coach Rene Portland, Athletic Director Tim Curley and Penn State University filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit by former Lady Lion Jen Harris yesterday.

ESPN weighed in on the ongoing war of words between Jen Harris and Rene Portland -- the latest step in a publicity war between the former Penn State women's basketball player and her former head coach.

The flapping of a rainbow flag resounded through Old Main, as students rallied, chanting "We are Penn State! We are not straight!"

Penn State women's basketball coach Rene Portland released a statement yesterday denying allegations of racial discrimination raised in a complaint being filed with the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission.

The National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) is planning to file a complaint with the Pennsylvania Human Rights Commission today on behalf of former Penn State women's basketball player Jen Harris against Lady Lions coach Rene Portland, Athletic Director Tim Curley and the university.

Officials from Penn State's Office of Affirmative Action offered an update into their investigation of allegations that Penn State women's basketball coach Rene Portland discriminated against former Lady Lion Jen Harris.

The National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) said yesterday that it plans to file an anti-lesbian discrimination suit against Penn State on behalf of former women's basketball player Jen Harris within the next month.

The National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) sent a letter to Penn State president Graham Spanier on behalf of former Penn State women's basketball player Jen Harris yesterday, demanding that action be taken against Lady Lions coach Rene Portland for harassment of players who Portland believed to be lesbians.

Sophomore guard Jen Harris and freshman guard Lisa Etienne officially received a release from the Penn State women's basketball team yesterday, according to a press release from the sports information department.