Addressing prejudice with standup

Audrey Deng, Entertainment Editor • April 8, 2015

LGBTQA standup comedians like Wanda Sykes and James Adomian use humor as a medium to discuss serious social issues.

Drag race raises awareness, entertains

Lexi Faunce, Contributing Writer • March 30, 2015

NYU's Beta Xi Chapter of Delta Lambda Phi hosted their sixth annual drag event to benefit Health Outreach To Teens.

Experts debate rights of same-sex couples

Michael Adams, Contributing Writer • March 11, 2015

NYU Law hosted a debate on same sex marriage and the constitution.

Activists must secure transgender rights

Tommy Collison, Deputy Opinion Editor • February 10, 2015

The mayor of Denver was prevented from speaking at the National LGBTQ Task Force's recent conference, and event organizers should be commended for their response to the protest.

Trans Week emphasizes gender identity, equality

Meranda Yslas • November 24, 2014

Trans Awareness Week, which ran from Nov. 17 to 23, recognized and celebrated the transgender members of the LGBTQ community at NYU.

Fifth-annual march remembers victims of transgender violence

Valentina Duque Bojanini, News Editor • November 21, 2014

The Brooklyn Community Pride Center organized a march for Transgender Remembrance Day.

Trans Week analyzes social media use

Alanna Bayarin, Staff Writer • November 19, 2014

Speakers discuss how the trans community uses social media to share stories.

NYU Reacts: Vatican shifts stance on issues

Larson Binzer, Deputy News Editor • October 16, 2014

The NYU community reacts to a recent announcement from the Vatican.

SLAM, Queer Union bring attention to student debt

Felipe De La Hoz, Contributing Writer • October 9, 2014

Students from NYU SLAM and the Queer Union protested in Washington Square Park over student debt on Oct. 8.

Stigma around politicians’ sexuality unwarranted

Lena Rawley, Staff Columnist • October 3, 2014

Politicians should be judged without consideration of their sexuality.

St. Pat’s Parade continues LGBTQ ban

Rahul Krishnamoorthy, Deputy News Editor • September 10, 2014

Irish LGBTQ groups made publicly made their applications to march in the annual St.Patrick's Day Parade.

Objectification of the gay best friend

Richard Shu, Contributing Columnist • September 10, 2014

Starry-eyed young straight women hope that NYU will provide them with a gay best friend with whom they can discuss fashion and feelings and treat as a token instead of a human being.