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In recent months, bills regarding LGBTQIA+ rights have been in high discussion. The passing of the Dont Say Gay Bill on March 28 is the biggest example.

“Don’t Say Gay” and why it will not protect students

Story by Maria Gutierrez, Arts and Entertainment Editor April 11, 2022

On March 28, after several weeks of controversy, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law the “Parental Rights in Education” bill. It will go into effect in July 2022. However, it is more commonly...

Book banning has become a trend again as numerous school across the country are being ordered to restrict access to certain stories.

Banning Books: is it even legal?

Story by Maria Gutierrez, Arts and Entertainment Editor March 28, 2022

This past January, a school district in Tennessee made the decision to ban Art Spiegelman’s graphic novel “Maus." The story is about Spiegelman’s relationship with his father, who was a survivor...

Oct. 11 marks National Coming Out day, a day significant to many of those in LGBTQIA+ community.

The pressure of coming out

Story by Hunter Finerty, Staff Writer October 11, 2021

Before I realized that I was queer, I was enthralled by anything to do with the LGBTQIA+ community. In middle school, I became obsessed with a handful of queer creators on YouTube like Tyler Oakley, Ingrid...

Queer baiting is an increasingly popular topic of conversation, and is problematic for the LGBTQIA+ community.

Queerbaiting: Why does it matter?

Story by Maria Gutierrez, Arts and Entertainment Editor August 30, 2021

Back in June, Billie Eilish posted a photo of her surrounded by women and tagged with the caption: “I love girls.” Three simple words were enough to spark a debate among her fans and her detractors. Some...

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