Out of this world night presented by USD QTs RONNIE SAENZ / CONTRIBUTOR / THE USD VISTA A long time ago in a University Center forum far, far away… (On April 28) the Queer and Trans Student Union (QTs) held their inaugural QT ball with an intergalactic theme. The ball […]
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I’ve never felt a desire to define my sexuality. Labels such as bisexual, lesbian, straight, gay, questioning or queer have never felt right. Growing up with parents, friends and other family members that both publicly and privately belong to the LGBTQ+ community, I’ve seen the freedom that occurs upon coming out. But, I’ve seen the pitfalls as well.
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Last week, a 22-year-old man in Colorado Springs opened fire on an LGBTQ nightclub, killing five people and injuring at least 17.
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Delta Lambda Phi (DPhi), a fraternity for queer men and LGBTQ+ allies, is in the process of joining the University of San Diego’s campus and will be the first queer fraternity at a religious university. The initiative to establish DPhi began with multiple sophomore men who wanted to create an inclusive social space for queer students on campus.
Read moreAssistant Opinion Editor, Spencer Bispham, argues that gender-inclusive teaching strategies should be used in all classes in order to make every student feel seen and welcomed.
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Public health officials are struggling to raise awareness and prevent the spread of the virus, while also avoiding the stigmatization of those who contract Monkeypox. Currently, the conversation about Monkeypox focuses on gay and bisexual men. This needs to change.
Read moreUSD’s annual drag show due to issues scheduling a venue. Event runners discuss the reasons behind these decisions.
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After a decade of hosting USD’s annual Supreme Drag Superstar show, the Diverse Sexualities and Genders Alliance on campus announced the cancellation of the 2022 show due to an unfortunate lack of student participation. The show is an important tradition and should have greater rates of participation.
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During Women’s History month, it’s important to highlight the incredible women around San Diego that have impacted our community.
Read moreThe metaphor of “coming out of the closet” derives itself from the idiom “skeleton in the closet.” A “skeleton” refers to a negative secret that one wants to hide from others. Due to the stigmatization that came — and still comes — with not being straight or cis-gendered, one’s LGBTQ+ identity would be seen as a “skeleton.” And since people are generally assumed to be heterosexual and cisgender, someone would have to explicitly disclose otherwise to the people around them. To many LGBTQ+ members, coming out is a way of celebrating their sexuality or gender identity and reclaiming what was formerly a negative identity marker into a more positive one.
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