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Petters: H.B. 228 And The Discourse of Conversion Therapy In Utah

By Keegan Petters, Opinion Writer, Copy Editor February 13, 2023

  With S.B. 16 having been signed into Utah law by Gov. Spencer Cox, banning most gender-affirming healthcare for transgender youth, the halt of future legislation targeting LGBTQ+ communities...

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The Queer Bait Debate: Can Straight Actors Play Queer Roles?

By Andre Montoya, Arts Writer February 13, 2023

  Trigger warning: This article will contain usage of the term “queer” in a non-pejorative sense.   “Back for a minute. I’m bi,” tweeted “Heartstopper” actor Kit Connor....

Two demonstrators at the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City before the hearing of H.B. 132 and S.B. 16 in the House Health and Human Services Committee on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2023. Both H.B. 132 and S.B. 16 restrict gender-affirming care for minors in Utah.

Bill Banning Gender-Affirming Care for Utah Minors Passes, More Bills Impacting LGBTQ+ Youth Being Discussed

By Vanessa Hudson, Assistant News Editor January 28, 2023

  Gov. Spencer Cox signed S.B. 16 on Saturday, Jan. 28, after this article was published.   On Friday, the Utah State legislature passed S.B. 16, banning gender-affirming care for Utah...

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Sundance 2023: ‘My Animal’: A Genre Melting Pot of Teen Self-Discovery

By Zach Anderson, Arts Writer January 27, 2023

  “My Animal” is a teen-wolf horror LGBTQ+ romance that follows hockey-playing werewolf Heather (Bobbi Salvör Menuez). Heather becomes an outcast due to her familial werewolf curse but finds...

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Lien: The Church’s Cruel Stance on Queerness

By Kayla Lien, Opinion Writer December 7, 2022

  The Church of Latter-Day Saints recently came out in support of the Respect for Marriage Act, which would codify same-sex and interracial marriage. This statement garnered much attention and...

Cowley: Drag is not Harmful

Cowley: Drag is not Harmful

By Elle Cowley, Multimedia Managing Editor November 18, 2022

  A couple of years ago, I had my first experience with a vehemently anti-drag person. From ages 15 to 18, I lifeguarded for my hometown’s public pool. During one of my shifts, a coworker got...

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Lien: Stop Sexualizing The Queer Community

By Kayla Lien, Opinion Writer November 14, 2022

  Homophobia, whether an individual realizes it or not, contributes to the inherent sexualization of LGBTQ+ communities. Many inaccurately refer to the mere support of queer and trans individuals...

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U Library Holds Banning Books Discussion

By Allison Stuart, News Writer September 23, 2022

  In light of the recent increases in censorship demands, the Marriott Library hosted an event on Monday, Sept. 19: Talking About Censorship: A Discussion About Banning Books in a Free & Open...

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Cowley: Stop Monkeypox Stigma in its Tracks

By Elle Cowley, Multimedia Managing Editor August 19, 2022

  On July 23 2022, the World Health Organization declared the monkeypox virus an “international concern.” Only 12 days later, the Biden administration declared a public health emergency when...