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Mikka Paris of the Imperial Rainbow Court of Nothern Utah receives a donation to Youth Futures homeless shelter at the Drag Ball at Weber State University Davis campus on Oct. 14. (Emily Crooks / The Signpost)

Drag Show raises awareness and money

Jeweliette Cordero October 16, 2016

Drag Queens are often associated with big hair, lots of makeup and beautiful, over-the-top dresses. This year, Weber State University hosted the second annual Charity Drag Ball, showcasing performances...

WSU reconocerá a la comunidad Latinx y LGBT

Paula Ninataype October 9, 2016

Quizás reconozcas la palabra latinx. Muchos se preguntaran que es lo que significa.De hecho la palabra Latinx es la alternativa de género neutro para Latino y Latina. Utilizado por los estudiosos,...

Couple Phylicia McCord and Karlee Berezay celebrate the opening of the LGBT Resource Center at Weber State University last year. The center has planned multiple events for Pride Week. (The Signpost Archives)

WSU to celebrate LGBT history throughout October

Doug Manifold October 9, 2016

The Weber State University LGBT Resource Center staff said they are proud the campus will celebrate LGBT National History Month in October, National Coming Out Day on October 11 and LGBT Pride Week on...

Laura Jane Grace, lead singer of punk band "Against Me!" came out as transgender in 2012. (Source: Jan Brauer / Wikimedia Commons)

Musicians push fans to change their tune toward LGBT discrimination

Chris Nichols October 9, 2016

The modern world of music attempts to create an open mind towards sexual identity. One band in particular has brought a lot of awareness to the LGBT community: punk rock group Against Me! Lead...

Laverne Cox speaks at the 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards on May 11, 2013 in San Francisco, California. (Source: GLAAD / flickr)

Positive portrayals bring positive change for transgender community

Jeweliette Cordero October 9, 2016

The transgender community in the LGBT world is fast growing and making way for future transgender individuals who want to join the entertainment industry. Celebrities like Jeffrey Tambor and Laverne Cox...

Sally Ride communicates with ground control during a Challenger mission in 1983. (Source: Wikimedia Commons)

LGBT community has deep STEM roots

Kellie Plumhof October 9, 2016

Members of the LGBT community have contributed greatly to the fields of science and technology, but many of their accomplishments go unsung, simply because of their sexual orientation.October is national...

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