After Alleged Rape, Student-Athlete Sues School for Title IX Violations

A student-athlete at Western New Mexico University has filed suit against the WNMU Board of Regents, alleging that the Board violated Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, and that there was a breach of contract and breach of implied covenants of good faith and fair dealings.   Jessica Nicole Ruegsegger, through Silver City, N.M., attorney Sherry Tippet, also named Dr. John E. Counts, University President, and Dr. Phillip Farren, Vice-President of Student Affairs as defendants i