CSUSB’s LGBTQ community gathered on October 9 for the annual Coming Out Monologues open mic event. The Santos Manuel Student Union’s Queer and Transgender Resource Center hosted the event to participate in National Coming Out Day. Multiple students got up to tell their stories at the SMSU theater. The event provided a space for the LGBTQ community to provide support and insight to one another through sharing their struggles with coming out as queer and/or transgender. Some told their story spontaneously, others had prepared monologues, and one student even shared a long emotional poem describing his history of abuse, loss of father, and difficulty accepting his … [Read more...] about LGBTQ+ students share their stories at Coming Out Monologues
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Queer & Transgender Resource Center calls for participation
The Queer and Transgender Resource Center lacks representation and participation for events, though professors and students on campus are helping raise awareness for the LGBTQ+ community. According to Bailey Stumreiter, lead student assistant of the Queer and Transgender Resource Center, the center is not being recognized enough and is sometimes overshadowed by the bigger organizations such as ASI. “Sometimes the campus [strategic communication office] is not willing to promote our events, but they’ll promote other centers’ events,” says Stumreiter. The Queer and Transgender Resource Center is one of the many centers on campus that provides resources to students, such as … [Read more...] about Queer & Transgender Resource Center calls for participation
Freedom of Speech vs. violence on university campuses
By Arturo Brooks |Staff Writer| The riots at University of California, Berkeley earlier this month have brought forth concerns on college campuses throughout the U.S. in regards to federal funding, campus security, and freedom of speech. Milo Yiannopoulos was scheduled to speak on Feb. 1 at UC Berkeley, until a riot broke out and caused his event to be canceled. Yiannopoulos is infamous for speaking against feminism, the black lives matter movement, extremist leftists, and extremist LGBT members, despite Yiannopoulos himself being a gay, Jewish immigrant who claims he "only dates black guys." A peaceful protest was planned to denounce the Republican speaker. Not only by students … [Read more...] about Freedom of Speech vs. violence on university campuses
Pride Center provides peace
By Michael Isberto |Features Editor| The Pride Center at CSUSB is one of the many resource centers on campus that empower everyone’s singular identity and journey. Their mission statement states, “The Pride Center provides education and advocacy in order to develop a more equitable and inclusive environment by addressing issues of homophobia and heterosexism throughout the campus community.” Many students are aware of the Pride Center as a resource on campus, and believe it’s a great place to build relationships, as well as build up a community. The Pride Center holds many events throughout the year including, Cosmic Queers, Lavender Graduation and Gaymer … [Read more...] about Pride Center provides peace
Poppin News
By Lupe Perez |Staff Writer| #WhiteWashedOut Asian-Americans trended the hashtag #WhiteWashedOut because they are tired of not being represented in Hollywood on May 3. Scarlett Johansson was given the lead role in the movie “Ghost in the Shell,” playing a Japanese character of the manga series. People took to Twitter to discuss that casting directors are not casting Asians in the entertainment industry. Margaret Cho and other Asian-Americans went on to discuss the lack of diversity in actors in Hollywood. 50 Cent mocks kid with autism Rapper 50 Cent posted a video making fun of Andrew Farrell, an autistic airport employee on May 3. In the video, he accused Farrell of … [Read more...] about Poppin News
Halftime show
By Dawnielle Floyd |Staff Writer| Superbowl 50 fell nothing short of amazing, from the opening ceremony to the final touchdown. Lady Gaga dressed in a red custom two-piece Gucci suit and all America style heels, while performing an epic version of the national anthem, at Levi Stadium in San Francisco. However the halftime show, which paid homage to past performers, took the cake with performances by Beyoncé, Coldplay, and special guest Bruno Mars. The show was full of inspiration and bright vibrant colors from the crowd down on the field, to the fans chanting lyrics back at the artists. Coldplay took the stage first performing their hit single "Viva La Vida," followed by … [Read more...] about Halftime show
Activism solves some social issues, not all
By Cherae Hunt | Asst. News Editor | I think that activism and protesting does cause social change as long as the cause is absent of violence. As of June 26, The LGBT community has the right to be married legally in the United States. There have been protests for gay rights since 1924 with “the earliest gay rights organization The Society of Human rights in Chicago,” according to infoplease.com For 89 years the LGBT community has been fighting for the same rights as any heterosexual couple. New York City’s Stonewall Inn police raid in 1969 was probably one of the most influential gay rights protests in history. When the mafia-owned bar that offered a safe place for gay men and … [Read more...] about Activism solves some social issues, not all
Miley Cyrus: A rebel with a cause
By Tiffany Moyes | Staff Writer | Miley Cyrus is taking on the role of a philanthropist through her new project the “Happy Hippies Foundation.” Cyrus is known to the public as being a crazed pop-star with questionable motives, but underneath she is trying to be so much more. She has always had a deep love for the young homeless and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender community (LGBT), and has repeatedly said that her gay fans are her favorite fans. Cyrus has recently put a lot of time and effort into her nonprofit campaign the "Happy Hippies Foundation." The goal of the foundation is to help homeless youth get off of the streets and to help those who are a part of the LGBT … [Read more...] about Miley Cyrus: A rebel with a cause
Bruce Jenner Reveals All
By Itzayana Jimenez |Staff Writer| There have been major headlines recently regarding Bruce Jenner's transition from male to female, especially after his interview with Diane Sawyer on ABC. There had been speculations for months that Jenner was transitioning, but it was not until his interview with Sawyer on April 24 that rumors were confirmed. In the interview, Jenner let his guard down and shared his whole story from beginning to now. He talked about his upbringing, the discovery of his true self, life as he tried to hide it, and his journey now as he embraces his identity as a woman. Jenner was not the only one to speak out about his transition. Throughout the interview, … [Read more...] about Bruce Jenner Reveals All
RFRA is a discriminatory act
By Kassandra Garcia |Staff Writer| The state of Indiana has been faced with national criticism due to their implementation of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA). In my opinion, the act creates a huge set back in equality because it allows people to justify discriminatory acts as religious choice, but is plain bigotry. When I first heard about the RFRA being enacted, I thought it was a joke. How is it still possible to allow this type of backwards thinking? This law offers no protection for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) community because it allows the possibility of discrimination. Indiana’s Legislature and Governor Michael Pence put … [Read more...] about RFRA is a discriminatory act