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The Tumblr Ban on Adult Content is Problematic

By Alaikia Marielle January 12, 2019

  In early December 2018, Tumblr announced its plans for “a better, more positive Tumblr.” These “positive” changes to Tumblr came in the form of an all-out ban on adult content. Specifically,...

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Petersen: Transgender People Cannot Be Erased

By Josh Petersen November 14, 2018

  Transgender people cannot be erased. For some, this might sound obvious. A person’s gender identity is an inherent, undeniable part of who they are, and to treat transgender people with respect...

I Wouldve Protested Too: A Look At the Notre Dame Student Walkout

I Would’ve Protested Too: A Look At the Notre Dame Student Walkout

By Broderick Sterrett May 31, 2017

On Sunday May 21, the University of Notre Dame said farewell to its 2017 graduating class. But before the commencement speech could start, some graduates took a stand and said farewell to the university....

Young Mens Leadership Program Should Welcome Gay and Transgender Members

Young Men’s Leadership Program Should Welcome Gay and Transgender Members

By Connor Richards May 18, 2017

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced on May 11 that, after more than a century of association, it would be cutting substantial ties with the Boy Scouts of America. In a letter to...

LGBTQ+ Community Faces Stigmas

By Julianne Skrivan March 10, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Utah is home to one of the largest LGBTQ+ communities in the nation, but that doesn’t mean hurtful stereotypes aren’t still present. WHAT YOU MISSED: SNOW PARTY...

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“Vagina Monologues” Tell the Stories of Many Women

February 22, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Nearly 20 years ago, Eve Ensler interviewed over 200 women about their views on sex, violence and relationships. Ensler compiled it all into “The Vagina Monologues,”...

SQuARE explores queer identities through student art wall

SQuARE explores queer identities through student art wall

November 24, 2014

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The word “queer” has been reclaimed by many in the LGBTQ+ community as something that can describe sexuality outside of gender and sexual dichotomies such as male...

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LGBT Resource Center Spreads Holiday Cheer to Inmates

November 19, 2014

  This holiday season, the LGBT Resource Center hopes to lift the spirits of incarcerated members of the LGBTQ community by writing them cards. Participants of the holiday card drive and bake sale,...

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Laverne Cox Speaks of Transgender Issues During Pride Week

October 19, 2014

  Laverne Cox, LGBT advocate and actress from the Netflix series “Orange is the New Black,” discussed her life and issues that she and other transgender people face in this year’s Pride Week...

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The U Shows its Pride with Week-Long Celebration

October 2, 2014

  The U’s Pride Week began Thursday with its 14th annual Gay-la and Silent Auction and will culminate with a celebration of “National Coming Out Day” on Oct. 11. Nathan Begaye, a senior in...