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MTSU Activist Coalition Protests On-Campus Screening of Matt Walsh Documentary
Story by Alyssa Williams | Contributing Writer A screening of a documentary that questions many transgender issues, including surgery, in America was met with a protest by a coalition of political and pride groups on Oct. 5. The film, “What is a Woman?” starring conservative podcast host and children’s author Matt Walsh was shown on …
MT Lambda Hosts Weekly Meetings this Semester
Story and Photos by Gus Wright | Contributing Writer Middle Tennessee State University’s LGBTQ+ student organization, MT Lambda, is scheduled to meet weekly this Fall semester. The first meeting, hosted on Aug. 31, set some new policies for the organization moving forward. The meetings begin with introductions from the officers of the organization and everyone …
MTSU Holds Annual LGBT+ Conference: “All Identities: Taking the Next Step”
Story and Photos by Stephanie Hall | Contributing Writer After two years, the 9th annual LGBT+ College Conference was finally held in person over the weekend in the Student Union at Middle Tennessee State University. The conference invites LGBT+ organizations across the state to come to take part in panels, listen to many guest speakers …
Spring Out, Be Out: MT Lambda Hosts Pride Event
Story by Stephanie Hall | Contributing Writer Photos by Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor Photo: William Meagher and Katie Artman of MT Lambda at “Spring Out!” on Monday, April 4 While Pride Month is still a few months away, MT Lambda hosted their annual “Spring Out!” in the Student Union Commons from 10-2. The event …
“Circulate the Love” Blood Drive Hosted by American Red Cross Amid Blood Shortage
Story by Stephanie Hall | Contributing Writer Photos by Darwin Alberto | Photographer The pandemic has caused the worst blood shortage in a decade. There was a 62% decrease in college and high school blood drives starting in 2020. Students made up ~25% of blood donors in 2019, compared to the ~10% during the pandemic. …
MT Lambda honors Transgender Day of Remembrance during the Deadliest Year on Record for Trans People
Story by Sam Long | Assistant Editor Photos courtesy of MT Lambda Instagram page The small crowd gathered in the glow of the pink, blue and white lights in front of the Student Union building, huddling together to keep from the bite of the late-November cold. As the somber quiet began to settle, Dr. Marisa …