Not Feeling Queer Enough
byFeeling queer is already such a unique experience, finding that identity that makes sense and feeling accepted by your family and friends is such…
Coming Out
Hate Crimes in Small Towns
byHate crimes, as we know, can range from extreme measures to microaggressions. These can look like someone making an offensive joke or leaving an…
Sex Week’s Drag Show Presents Local and International Talents
byOne of Kent State’s most anticipated events took place this week: Sex Week. Students got a chance to take part in fun activities that…
LGBTQ+ Center Reveals “Flashes of Pride” Poster
byStory by Babz Glines and Amanda Stayer On October 11, Kent State’s LGBTQ+ Center revealed this year’s “Flashes of Pride” campaign. This is a…
The History of the Pride Flag Highlighted
byOn the same level as the Union Jack and the American flag, the rainbow pride flag has become one of the most recognizable symbols…
Advice for Coming out of the Closet
byComing out of the closet is a nerve wracking experience: racing heart, sweaty palms, facing others’ reactions, not even knowing where to begin. It…
CALL IT QUEER: Sexual Fluidity and Changing Labels
byLabels have always been something I’ve struggled with. The pressure to box myself into categories to fit in has been difficult ever since I…
Gender in Quarantine: 9 Months Later
byFollow up from Fusion’s December 2020 Story In December, Fusion reported that while the COVID-19 pandemic had negative impacts on the LGBTQ+ community, many…
Bisexual Representation for Bisexual Awareness Week
by#Bisexual Awareness Week is Sept. 16 through Sept. 23. It’s a time to celebrate bisexuality, loving who you love and being yourself unapologetically. Representation…
On My Way Out
byAt the risk of sounding cliché, if you had told me at the beginning of my college career that by the time I was…