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Hate Crimes By Teens Disturbing, Maine Campus

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

If the stories of hate crimes told at last week's "Bridges of Respect" conference in Ellsworth are any indication, Maine has a long way to go in educating its youths about tolerance and respect for civil rights.

Computer Speech No Different From Others, Ryan Robbins

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Last week's filing of a civil rights lawsuit by the state against University of Maine student Casey Belangers for threatening another student on FirstClass raises concerns for how the First Amendment relates to computer networks.

The Safe Zone, Joel Smith, Scott H. Brezovsky

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Two letters to the editor of the Maine Campus expressing opinions about proposes Safe Zone, on-campus housing for LGBTQ students.

Q & A Of The Week, Maine Campus

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Man on the street Q&A piece asking students on the UMaine campus, "What do you think of the new wing for gays, lesbians, bisexuals and their supporters, which will be opening next year?"

The Safe Zone--It's Not Segregation, Kristen E. Gwinn, Cyndi M. Locke, Shannon M. Fisher, Jennifer Spingla, Anne L. Coyle, Jennifer Kinter

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Let's talk about the Safe Zone. Let's talk about the creation of a ten room, single occupancy wing which is open to heterosexuals, allies, gays, lesbians, bisexual, transgendered, as well as thos who "haven't quite self-identified as…" Let's be realistic, the Safe Zone, as proposed, will not come close to housing every gay and lesbian on the University of Maine campus, nor is that its attempt.

A Sanctuary From Intolerance, Guy L. Gerbick

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

I appreciate Michael Lane's column "Sensitivity U." in the Feb. 12, 1996 edition of the Maine Campus. His points are frequently well researched and written, though I frequently disagree with his interpretations of events. Such is the case with his views on the residence hall Safe Zone for lesbian, gay, bisexual students and their allies. Contrary to his anticipation, I do not consider him a homophobe, I support his freedom to speak his mind. I also think his understanding of the experience of lesbian, gays, and bisexuals and the First Amendment could be better informed.

Gays Only, Maine Campus

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The Campus Living advisory committee recently approved the creation of a gay wing in Knox Hall. This gay wing would be a "safe zone" open to gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and their supporters.

The Right View. Sensitivity U, Michael L. Lane

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Last week's announcement of a new dormitory wing reserved for gays, lesbians, and bisexuals is not particularly interesting. It came as no surprise that the university, concerned more with sensitivity than education, would forge ahead with such a reckless plan. Many would prefer to ignore the issue. However, as a supposed voice of the reactionary social policy, I feel that this decision, indeed the university's stance of anti-discriminatory education, is worthy of comment.

Cutler Defends No Hiv Testing Policy, Mark Jackson

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The editorial of Feb. 2, 1996 on HIV testing needs a response. There is an evolving understanding of the role of HIV testing as part of a broader effort to effect major behavioral changes that are needed to halt the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The community should understand these facts about HIV testing.

Activist Speaks To Umaine About Hate Crimes, Keith Edwards

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Claudia Brenner, a gay and lesbian activist, spoke at the University of Maine Tuesday in a lecture titled, "Claiming Our Voices: A Personal Experience."

Coming Out Of The Closet, Jeremiah Genest

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

I grew up in a small town in Maine, right outside of Bangor. Like most towns in Maine, it was very homophobic. My experience of being gay is defined by that and one other thing, the murder of Charlie Howard. This opinion piece is accompanied by an editorial cartoon by S. Cote, depicting an anthropomorphized brick building bearing a large sign that reads "U-Maine Love It or Leave It!" The building is depicted with an angry expression and it appears to be spitting out a man. A second building sign reads: "Applicants should be: Conservative, Attractive, and Shallow. Social and …

Students Avoided Jeans Monday, S. Alex Bradstreet

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

I would like to take the time to say a few words about Monday's "wear jeans to support gay/lesbian/bisexual awareness week." Sadly, my next statement will cause most readers of this letter to turn the page in disgust. I support the rights and feelings of all homosexuals. There, I've done it now. Shoot me. Beat me and throw me off a bridge. I've committed the ultimate sin.

Gays Not Unlike 'Straights', Matthew Begin

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

What does it feel like to live on campus as an openly gay man? I wouldn't know.

Screwballs Comic: "Toke N' Choke", Tom Higgins

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

A four-panel black and white comic strip drawn and authored by Tom Higgins expressing ethnic, black male stereotypes.

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Panel one: In the foreground is one of the usual white, men characters. The man has a long, rectangular nose and long, flat-top hair style. A speech bubble over his head says, "Hey man, did you get th' stuff?" He is looking in the direction of a black man wearing a striped Zoot suit and black fedora who has opened a door and is walking into the room, toward the white character. The black character is drawn as if he …

Accused By Origin, Barney Berube

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The subject of rape for the lead story in the Maine Campus makes for titillating talk and gossip. That seems universal. Why shouldn't the Maine Campus cash in on this human frailty? Other papers indulge in this kind of reportage gratuitously. That's only one of the curiously sad aspects of the Maine Campus indulgences.