Do Police Have a Spot at Pride?

Ethan Beaulieu Staff Writer June has finally arrived, and for many, it represents the celebration of everything LGBTQ+. Rainbow flags will be worn proudly, and parades will be thrown in celebration. Then, amongst the celebration, attention will still be drawn to the injustices still existing within the community. While some will celebrate victories already achieved, others are looking to the parades as a form of … Continue reading Do Police Have a Spot at Pride?

Making a Stand versus Taking a Stand

Elliott Voorhees Staff Writer This past week, UNCG’s Residence and Housing Life set up a Lemonade “Stand” in the bottom of the Moran Commons Cafeteria. This cute phrasing was meant to show the political nature of their booth. Their stand celebrated International Day of Pink, an event which raises awareness about homophobia and transphobia in an effort to stop these issues. At this stand, you … Continue reading Making a Stand versus Taking a Stand

Q+ Presents Queer Film Series: “Growing Up Trans”

Lauren Summers Staff Writer This Wednesday, Q+, UNCG’s Queer Graduate Student Association, hosted a movie night in the Phillips Room of the Elliott University Center. The movie shown was a part of a queer film series titled “Growing Up Trans,” that came out in 2015. The thought-provoking film documents the stories of different children and preteens as they navigate through their lives as transgender people. … Continue reading Q+ Presents Queer Film Series: “Growing Up Trans”