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Activist Speaks To Umaine About Hate Crimes, Keith Edwards
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
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
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
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.
Courage In The Face Of Homophobia, John Begin
Courage In The Face Of Homophobia, John Begin
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Article discussing the challenges faces by members of the gay community living and studying on the University of Maine campus while facing discrimination and hostility from the campus community.