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Heterosexuals Are Vulnerable To Aids, Robert Zeller

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

This letter is in resposne to two articles printed in the Daily Maine Campus on December 12, 1986.

Screwballs Comic "Rude Awakening", Tom Higgins

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

A four-panel black and white comic strip drawn and authored by Tom Higgins depicting a homophobic athlete. Long Description.

Panel one depicts two figures in bed in a darkened room. In the background there is a shelf lined with trophies that speak to the macho, athletic background of the room's primary male occupant. The athletic male figure is depicted seated in bed, bare chested with a blonde crewcut. He is looking at a sleeping bearded figure next to him in confusion. The athlete's confusion is emphasized by a short series of question marks and an exclamation mark hanging over his …

Homophobia; An Obstacle For Gay Communities, E. J. Vongher

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

"Homophobia," the fear of homosexuality, is a major obstacle which inhibits universities from acknowledging the needs of the homosexual portion of their communities, a speaker for the Women In Curriculum program said last week. Lee Nicoloff, a staff psychologist, cooperating assistant professor in education and self-proclaimed homosexual, said things won't change for faculty, staff and administrators. Note: The page 1 article appears to have been truncated during the layout process and the continuation not published.

Juveniles Plead Guilty, Rick Lawes

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Three juveniles charged with the killing of Bangor homosexual in July pleaded guilty to manslaughter in 3rd District Court Monday afternoon in Bangor.

Local Group Holds Protest March For Dead Man, Rick Lawes

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

About 60 members of the Bangor Area Gay, Lesbian, Straight Coalition held a protest march Monday night protesting the "lenient and irresponsible" prosecution of three juveniles involved in the killings of [Charlie Howard] a Bangor homosexual in July.

Commentary: Bathroom Graffiti, Ed Carroll

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Commentary piece about offensive, homophobic bathroom graffiti commenting on the murder of Charlie Howard in Bangor, Maine.

The Price Of Promiscuity?, Bob Danielson

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Rolling Stone called it "Sexual Cancer, America's deadliest epidemic." The New York Times Magazine said it is as relentless as leukemia and as contagious as hepatitis. And Science 83 called it a killer. The Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta calls it AIDS: Acquired Immunity Deficiency Syndrome...which breaks down the body's immune system, leaving it open to a rash of rare and merciless diseases.

Beer Is The Answer, Thomas Spofford

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The article in Tuesday's Campus, "Stein Club's Banning Stirs Controversy," contained some classic lines from one Greg Stone.

Stein Club's Banning Stirs Controversy, Tom St. Amand

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

A decision by Director of York Complex Greg Stone forbidding gay dances in the Ram's Horn resulted Monday in a meeting of the Wilde Stein officers, Director of Residential Life Ross Moriarty, and Vice President for Student Affairs Thomas Aceto.

List Of Maine Campus Articles Referencing Homosexuality, Office Of The President, University Of Maine

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

A list of references for articles published in The Maine Campus between November 1973 and April 1983 with the key words homosexuals or homosexuality.

Students Burn Jeans In Protest, John Toole

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

A noon time "jeans burning" demonstration by several Corbett Hall students drew about 40 persons to the mall Friday to protest Gay Jeans Day.

Clothes Make A Dummy, Thomas Burrall

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

"If Johnny Twoshoes jumps off the Empire State Building, then so will everyone else." That seemed to be the theme Friday when university students made Mr. Corduroy an instant millionaire on Gay Jeans Day.

Childish, Offensive Attack, Patty Mutchnick, Margo Murphy

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

I was shocked when I read the article "Pink Jeans," in Wednesday's paper. I am referring to the emotions expressed by John Sandblom when he wrote he would like to punch every gay, throw up on them and that they just aren't any good anyway.

Who Will Be Next Target, Steve Barkan

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

In Wednesday's issue of the Campus, two letters to the editor viciously attacked gays in general and the Wilde-Stein club in particular. The scurrilous tone of the letters is regrettable, and only illustrates the authors' deplorable lack of tolerance.

Support Right To Choose, Debbie Eaton

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

In response to John Sandblom's letter to the editor, ("Pink Jeans" Nov. 11): John, why are you in school anyway?

Hostility Uncalled For, Carol Roberts

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Mr. John Sandblum: I feel sorry for you. Your letter to the editor didn't speak very well for you.

The Normals, Laurie Estes

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The response letters printed about the controversial issue of homosexuality where certainly enlightening, not about the campus gay population, but about the "normals" self-righteousness and discrimination.

Letter Was Objectionable Outburst, Martha Brackley

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

John Sandblom's letter to the editor was a disgraceful and disillusioning example of how intolerant some people can be.

Poor Taste, Jesse W. Hamilton

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

In regards to Mr. Bondeson's and Mr. Sandblom's comments in the Nov. 11 edition of the Maine Campus, I'm safe to say they were in poor taste.

Take A Good Ole Look, W. David Libby Ii

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Although I am a member of the heterosexual community, I feel it is a necessity to respond to Mr. Bondeson's letter, in the November issue, concerning Gay Rights Day.

Outraged At Bigotry And Insensitivity, Kathryn Roberts

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Roger Bondeson: Your letter to the editor in Wednesday's paper concerning the Wilde-Stein Club's "ingenious cheap shot on innocent people (innocent of what, Roger?)" evoked in me, first feelings of outrage, and then of pity—for such ignorance and blindness.

Ingenious Cheap Shot, Roger Bondeson

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Imagine yourself if you will, walking down a dark side walk somewhere on campus. It just so happens that on this particular night you are wearing jeans and by coincidence it happens to be Friday, alias "Gay Jeans Day." The next thing you know five or six gays approach you giving a sales pitch about the Wilde-Stein club. Talk about your queer situation.

Gay Rights, Jon Dumont

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Ernie Clark's editorial concerning "Gay Jeans Day" made some valid points, but it missed an important one. I maintained that Friday's campaign will be 'taken as a joke by the student body at large."

Pink Jeans, John Sandblom

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

When an article about homosexuals covers a quarter of the front page it really doesn't speak very well for your paper.

Gay Day, E. C.

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The Wilde-Stein Club and its associates have scheduled this Friday as "Gay Jeans Day" on campus, and already the anti-gay jokes have started.

Wilde-Stein Promotes Gay Jeans Day Friday, Darcie Mccann

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

A "Gay Jeans Day" will be held on campus Friday to promote an awareness of gay issues, a Wilde-Stein member said. Marty Sabol said jeans days have been held on campus in 1977 and 1978 to gauge support for gay rights from the university community.

A Gay Scare, The Maine Campus

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The "Red Scare" of the fifties, when Communists were supposedly infiltrating every facet of life in the U.S., has been replaced by the "Gay Scare" of the seventies. An the ones who perpetuate the "Gay Scare" are as close-minded, misinformed and scared as the late Senator Joseph McCarthy was when he vigorously campaigned against the Community ghosts.

Gay Rights Issue In Legislature, Tammy Eves

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

While UMO's Wilde-Stein Club was making plans this week for the sixth annual Maine Gay Symposium, the legislature was confronting possible anti-homosexual legislation, sponsored by Rep. Stanley E. Laffin of Westbrook.

Homosexuality: Going Beyond The Labels, Nancy Mccallum

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Jennifer, 24, (not her real name) has been a lesbian for four years. "In some ways I've been a lesbian all my life," the Old Town woman says earnestly. "But I've just recognized it in the past four years."

Jeans Day A Success, Says Steiner, Doug Bailey, Ann Fridinger

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Despite some student opposition and organizational problems, Friday's Gay Blue Jeans Day was termed a success by one club member. "There seemed to be many people wearing jeans and not as many counter-protesters as last year," said Tim Lane, a member of the Wilde-Stein Club, UMO's homosexual organization. "Last year there was much more opposition to the event."