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An Investigation Into Lgbtq+ Programming And Climate At A Midwest Master’S Comprehensive University, Evan M. Bonello Dec 2021

An Investigation Into Lgbtq+ Programming And Climate At A Midwest Master’S Comprehensive University, Evan M. Bonello

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An investigation exploring how a mid-sized Midwest master's comprehensive university promotes programming and DEI efforts toward queer students on campus. Student engagement within these areas and the needs of queer students are explored through survey responses.


From Marginal To Mainstream: The Queer History Of Camp Aesthetics & Ethical Analysis Of Camp In High Fashion, Emily Barker Jun 2021

From Marginal To Mainstream: The Queer History Of Camp Aesthetics & Ethical Analysis Of Camp In High Fashion, Emily Barker

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‘Camp’ has become a buzzword in fashion over the last few years, due to a rise in popularity following the 2019 MET Gala theme, “Camp: Notes on Fashion.” Based on Susan Sontag’s 1964 book “Notes on Camp,” the event highlighted many aesthetic elements of Camp sensibilities, but largely ignores the importance of the LGBTQ+ community in Camp’s development. In this piece, I highlight various intersections of Camp and queerness over the last century and attempt to understand Camp’s place in High Fashion today.


The Queer Literature Club, Olivia Behm May 2019

The Queer Literature Club, Olivia Behm

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The Queer Literature Club was established August 30, 2018 with the purpose of distributing young adult literature with LGBTQ+ characters and themes as well as providing a space space for LGBTQ+ students. The QLC spent the 2018-2019 academic year establishing itself as a thriving community and has gained standing as an officially recognized campus organization. The club is open to students who want to see themselves reflected in the literature they read - literature meant for an age that is particularly difficult for LGBTQ+ youth - and allies. Through the progression of the year, it was found that the QLC …