Lauren Summers Features Editor Every year, millions of people around the world in various countries and cities come together to celebrate LGBT pride. While most Pride parades shake up cities in June to commemorate the Stonewall riots that occurred in… Read More ›
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Activists Call for Change After Rise in Transgender Homicides
Hannah Astin Staff Writer Four transgender women have been shot this year in Jacksonville, Florida, and three of these victims died from their wounds. Many activists are outraged over the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office’s handling of the cases and are calling… Read More ›
No Production without Representation
Courtney Cordoza Staff Writer After recent backlash, Scarlett Johansson has made the decision to withdraw from the film “Rub and Tug.” The film will follow the life of Dante “Tex” Gill, a transgender man who owned and operated a string… Read More ›
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… Read More ›
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… Read More ›
UNCG Clothing drive for LGBTQ+ Youth
Kolbe Adkins Staff Writer From March 26-29, UNCG held a clothing drive for at-risk LGBT+ youth. During its running the clothing drive collected a significant amount of clothes for shelters for at-risk LGBT youth, as well as UNCG students in… Read More ›