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Title IX’s 36th Anniversary: Time to Celebrate, and To Keep on Working

Posted July 3, 2008 at 12:00 PM by Martinique Haller

Section: Her Fitness, Athletics, Her News

We’re a couple days past the actual anniversary date, but still close enough to observe that title IX is now thirty-six years old.  In June of 1972, the Title IX Education Amendment…

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Her Active Inspiration: Leslie Heywood, PhD

Posted January 18, 2008 at 03:00 PM by Shannon Martin

Section: Her Fitness, Athletics, Her Health, Body Image, Eating Disorders, Her Motivation, Her Story

In this monthly feature, Her Active Life introduces you to women who are making a difference and living with enthusiasm and wellness. This month, staff writer Shannon Martin introduces you to Leslie Heywood, a renowned athlete, writer, and groundbreaking academic.

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Protecting the rights of pregnant athletes in the NCAA

Posted August 8, 2007 at 11:00 AM by Kristin Bland

Section: Her Health, Her News, Special Features

NCAA Committee on Women’s Athletics met last month in Charlotte N.C. to focus on how best to educate athletes on their rights and protections.  More specifically, the committee met to discuss rights pertaining to female athletes who become…

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Breaking the gender barrier in athletics: 35 years of Title IX

Posted July 5, 2007 at 01:30 PM by Bridget Sullivan

Section: Her Fitness, Athletics, Her Health, Her Motivation, Her News, Special Features

Active.com has put together a wonderful page devoted to celebrating 35 years of Title IX.  Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 is the landmark legislation that bans sex discrimination in schools, whether it be in…

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