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Winthrop holds first Trans Week of Visibility

Christian Smith

Winthrop’s first Transgender Week of Visibility, sponsored by the Sexuality and Gender Equality club, took place from March 28 to April 1. Small flags were placed along Scholars Walk, and…

China to ban LGBTQ content in their country

Gabriel Corbin

China has had a series of new legislatures and content that has transformed it into one of the largest anti-LGBTQ countries in the world. Recently, however, the Chinese government has…

RuPaul crowns the first transgender American winner of ‘Drag Race’

Gabriel Corbin

For the first time in U.S. “RuPaul’s Drag Race” franchise history, RuPaul has crowned a transgender winner on the hit American TV show. In the grand finale of the sixth…

A review of the book ‘The Song of Achilles’

Sam Hyatt

Before continuing, be aware that this article will contain spoilers about the book “The Song of Achilles” by Madeline Miller. Additionally, this article will discuss explicit scenes that take place…

Safe Zones Implemented on Campus to Support LGBTQ+ Students

Sam Hyatt

Faculty can now display a specific sticker in a visible spot to indicate a Safe Zone where students will not experience discrimination and can receive resources through a new program…

Canon Comic Book Characters Coming Out

Gabriel Corbin

DC Comics revealed that one of its most iconic superheroes, Tim Drake, commonly known as Robin, is an LGBTQ character. Drake, a bisexual, is one of many characters who have…

His name is Elliott

Wren Brooke

Elliot Page, the actor famous for roles in “Juno” and “The Umbrella Academy,” has recently posted a letter on social media explaining to fans that they are transgender. Page, whose deadname (the name given at…

Pope Francis’ Endorsement of Same-Sex Civil-Unions

Jeb Bartlett

In the new documentary “Francesco,” which premiered at the Rome Film Festival near the end of October, Pope Francis is seen seemingly endorsing same-sex civil-unions publicly for the first time…

Allyship and Pride: where is the line?

The LGBTQ+ community is vast, with a broad spectrum that can make nearly anyone feel included. However heterosexual people question where they fit in. Supporters of the movement have applied…

Winthrop as a safe space

Coming from the southern tourist town of Myrtle Beach, I did not have the highest expectations for friendliness towards the LGBTQ+ community when I started college. I expected to be…