Straight Talk: Pride Month
It’s April in State College and that means it’s Penn State Pride Month.
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Leo Massey: “I believe that there are stories out there that need to be told”
For junior Leo Massey, film takes on more meaning than just something he chose to major in. Instead, Massey sees film as a medium that can transcend race, religion and sexual orientation, messages his upcoming project aims to tackle.
Jenna Maida: A Beautiful Inspiration to All
Jenna Maida – an incredible human being who has so much to be proud of. They are non-binary, and partially deaf with anxiety and depression, yet they don’t let those facts slow them down in their incredible and inspiring involvement on and off campus.
Gender: A Societal Construct?
In a time when Title IX will possibly be redefined by lawmakers to exclude transgender individuals, the seminar new series surrounding trans and intersex issues…
Can’t Spell ‘Truth’ Without ‘Ruth’
An unwavering advocate for gender equality. A judicial powerhouse. A pop culture icon at 85. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg has become an inspiration…
Happy LGBTQ+ History Month!
October is the month recognized as LGBTQ+ history month in the U.S. According to lgbthistorymonth.com, it all began back in 1994, when a Missouri high…
Sense8ional Comeback
Filmed in nine different locations around the globe and one of the most inclusive television shows in our era, Netflix’s “Sense8” is anything but simple. …
Let’s Talk About (Queer) Sex, Baby!
Let’s get comfortable with being uncomfortable — that is what sex is about, right? Queer sex has always been a taboo topic for those not…
We Love “Love, Simon”
Romantic comedies are nothing new to us. Their plots almost always surround a cheesy love story between a man and a woman battling predictable twists…
Disney is coming out?
When you watched Disney Channel many years ago, progressive storylines probably looked like Lizzie McGuire wanting to buy a bra or Raven Baxter discussing positive body image.
Laverne Cox: Accomplishing Acceptance
When Laverne Cox walked on stage on Thursday night, the audience roared. Literally. It is shocking to see someone that you watch on TV in…
Bad News for YouTube
YouTube came under fire over the last week when channel creators noticed that many of their videos were being hidden, despite not violating any of the company’s rules. But what actually happened?
LGBTQ Community Shows Their Pride at Old Main
As the gusty winds swayed through the large rainbow flag draped over the front steps of Old Main, close to 40, even 50 Penn State students of the LGBTQ community gathered together for a cause bigger than just themselves.
Queer: Can We Say It?
I’m sure we all remember a time when the word “queer” was socially unacceptable to say, and for good reason. It was often used as…
Penn State Pride Week
Each spring, the LGBTQU Student Resource Center celebrate the identities within the LGBTQQIA community through Pride Week, where there are events and activities every day to show Penn State’s support of the community.
Supreme Court Rules Same-Sex Marriage Legal Nationwide
With the news usually bringing stories of shootings, riots and crimes, watching something happy unfold on the daily broadcast was a pleasant surprise.