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2016 Election Aftermath
By: Mikaela Ashburn
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Claire Seid “Our first order of business was actually organizing a suicide prevention campaign because a lot of people were really affected” Mikaela Ashburn: Worrying about her fellow bobcats… Read More
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Hateful Incidents On Campus
By: Nkuli Shongwe
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Dr. Karen Riggs, the coordinator of the Scripps College of Communication Social Media Certificate, proudly wears her “not my president” button a student made for her. For her, it’s way… Read More
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Not Just One Issue; Individuals Worry About Trump’s America
By: Brittany Irwin, Mae Yen Yap
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The election has received quite a bit of build up. For months people were uncertain of what’s to come. And with the results, it brought about many feelings from many… Read More
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LGBT Youth Gear Up For Election Consequences
By: Brittany Irwin
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This election season has been unlike any other. From news coverage, to social media, to volunteers talking to voters on Court Street — the election is everywhere. And people are… Read More
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LGBT Republicans are the Minority of a Minority
By: Mallory GolskiBy: Mikaela Ashburn
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It is no secret that politics have been a hot button issue in the past few months. Tensions have continuously been growing the closer that we get to the… Read More
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Older Generation LGBT Election Perspectives
By: Alyse Peck
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Nate Hayes usually spends his nights serving customers at Athens Uncorked, the cozy local wine bar he co-owns. The 40-something LGBT community member, who has already purchased Hillary/Kaine 2016 champagne… Read More
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LGBTQ Politics and the Election
By: Julia Cook, Mae Yen Yap, Nkuli Shongwe
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(delfin bautista, director of the LGBT Center, poses for a photo in their office in Baker 354) Cheers erupted throughout the country in celebration of the Supreme Court decision that… Read More
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Ohio University Drag Show
By: Abby Grisez
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A Lancaster drag group is bringing drag culture to Southern Ohio. WOUB’s Abby Grisez goes in-depth on why Miss Onyx Ohio is more than meets the eye.
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Coming Out As Non Binary
By: Brittany Irwin, Julia Cook
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Coming out doesn’t always mean sexuality. More and more people are becoming familiar with transgender identity, but gender is still something many are confused about. Some folks exist outside, or… Read More
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Coming Out in a Rural Area
By: Mikaela Ashburn, Nkuli Shongwe
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Living in a rural area area compared to an urban area can be a challenge for members of the LGBT community. Mikaela Ashburn and Nicoli Shongwe talk with one Athens… Read More
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Diversity and Inclusion in the Greek Community
By: Mallory Golski
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Finding the right support system is often the most crucial aspect of a person’s coming out experience, especially for young adults. Mallory Golski and Alyse Peck have a story on… Read More
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Problems with “Coming Out” Faced by LGBTQ-Identifying International Students
By: Mae Yen Yap
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Ohio University is the home of many different communities, from local to international, there are students from all walks of life. Although National Coming Out Day is an opportunity… Read More
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Survivor Advocacy Program Ditches Peer Advocates
By: Alyse Peck, Brittany Irwin, Julia Cook
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Peer Advocacy was once a program where students could be trained to become survivor advocates. These advocates would talk to survivors, take them to get medical care, help them find… Read More
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Transitioning in College
By: Mallory GolskiBy: Mikaela Ashburn
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Many college campuses across the country pride themselves on being LGBT friendly. However, the majority of college student health insurance plans do not offer any coverage for Hormone Replacement… Read More
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Experiences of LGBTQ Students of Color at Ohio University
By: Mae Yen Yap, Nkuli Shongwe
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Being a student at Ohio University can be difficult. Dealing with prejudices like racism and homophobia can make life even harder. For LGBT-identifying students of color, these are issues they… Read More