LGBT+
Bill allowing adoption agencies to deny service to LGBT individuals stirs controversy on campus, across the state
Photo courtesy of Tony Webster / Flickr In February, a bill was introduced in the Tennessee House by State Rep. Tim Rudd, R-Rutherford County, that would allow private adoption and foster care agencies to deny service to anyone who would “violate the agency’s written religious or moral convictions.” The bill doesn’t explicitly say so, but …
LGBT Pride Week continues to grow, become more inclusive on MTSU’s campus
Story by Andrew Wigdor, Editor-in-Chief Photo courtesy of Joshua Rigsby For almost two decades, the SpringOut! Pride Week has been held on MTSU’s campus, and, since its inception, it has continued to become larger and more inclusive for students. The week of events, organized by MT Lambda, MTSU’s all-inclusive LGBT+ organization, began on Monday, wrapped …
Fifth annual Middle Tennessee LGBT+ Film Festival breaks down barriers
Photo and Story by Emily Blalock / Contributing Writer The fifth Middle Tennessee LGBT+ Film Festival, sponsored by MT Lambda and the MTSU LGBT+ College Conference, was held in the Tennessee Room of the James Union Building Thursday night. Guests were encouraged to arrive at 6 p.m. for a reception, and the films began at …