LGBTQA Initiatives Office Rebrands to Serve Wider Community
Jesse Fraga / Assistant News Director For nine years, the FIU LGBTQA Initiatives office merely addressed six gender and sexual identities in its acronym. Last…
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Paula’s Weekly Round-Up: List of Events Happening This Week
Sophia Medina / Assistant Entertainment Director This week kicks-off another series of FIU events, many celebrating the Valentine’s Day holiday. This guide features events such…
6 LGBTQ Shows to Wrap up Pride Month
Katerina Rodriguez/Staff Writer In honor of Pride Month, here are six LGBTQ shows you can binge watch during the last days of June or anytime….
FIU student finds happiness through drag
By Tamica Jean-Charles Joey Geballa slaps on his wig after hours of rehearsing his songs, gluing down his eyebrows and contouring his cleavage. Now…
Students take vow of silence for the ‘bullied’ and ‘oppressed’
By: Imogen Francis/Staff Writer To raise awareness of the issues and violence the LGBTQ community face on a daily basis, the University is joining…
Student LGBT Club stands together for equality
Nayeli Lomeli/Contributing Writer It was the summer of 2018 and there she was, in a shop at Boston. In that moment, for the first…
CAPS psychologist welcomes inclusivity for LGBTQ students
Gabriella Pinos/Staff Writer “ALL Are Welcome Here.” The rainbow poster hangs next to Nancy Zlatkin’s door at FIU’s Counseling and Psychological Services. As a…
Pride Parade ’empowering’ according to students
Miami’s 10th annual Pride Parade and Festival hit Miami Beach on Sunday, April 8, with a fireworks display and several musical performances.
LGBTQA Mentors Program connects students with mentors
FIU offers a multitude of programs for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community—one of them being the LGBTQA Mentors Program.
Transgender community uses YouTube for exposure
By Alhi Leconte YouTube is known as a method for people to cultivate an online following. Many use it to launch their careers. Others use…