Coming out is always difficult. There’s no question about it. I’ve come out a lot, especially when I was figuring out my identity and unsure of myself. When I realized I was transgender, I had to come...
As transgender people have come into the forefront of political activism and debate, much of the narrative about who we are and what we want has been told by people with little real knowledge on the topic.
When...
I have been a causal fan of Dave Chappelle for a few years now. I thought his stand-up was funny and enjoyed his opinions on most things. His previous Netflix special “Sticks and Stones” I enjoyed...
Staff from Eastern’s Center for Gender and Sexual Diversity rolled out the rainbow door for people to sign in recognition of National Coming Out Day.
Each year, members of the LGBTQ+ community use...
I’m starting out this fall with a new position at the News and publishing under a new name.
If you’re reading this, you’ve most likely read my writing before as I was a reporter in the 2019-20...
Mercury Bowen, Entertainment Reporter
• September 30, 2018
Transgender comedian Jeffrey Jay performed Friday night at the 7th Street Underground.
Though the show got off to a late start, Tess McArthy, the University Board human potential coordinator, said the...
Eastern students are looking to learn more about the history of transgender people at EIU Pride’s film screening of the documentary “Pay it no Mind.”
The screening is meant to bring more awareness...
Students can learn about saving and how to steer through their future finances at “Money Smart: Facts, Figures and being LGBTQA+,” at 7 p.m. Oct. 28.
Mario McCart, a graduate assistant at the Life...
In honor of LGBT History Month, pride has planned out several events to educate campus on the past of LGBT.
One event, Gender Sexual Minorities History Fair will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Bridge...
