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Adam Guenther, senior in animal science and president of the LGBTA Alliance, is advocating for gender-neutral housing at Iowa State. 

LGBT community works toward a more inclusive Iowa State

Morgan Kelly
April 28, 2015
Abby Barten places her handprint on the banner at “These Hands Don’t Hurt,” an event to help raise sexual assault awareness at the Margaret Sloss Center on April 20 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Several ISU students pledged to never hurt anyone with their hands by placing their handprint and signature on the “Promise Wall.”

Alpha Kappa Lambda starts pledge against sexual assault at ISU

Morgan Kelly
April 21, 2015

LGBTAA to host annual drag show

Morgan Kelly
April 17, 2015
The Pioneer Room was filled with an audience interested in Sam Brintons lecture on conversion therapy. Brinton spoke about his survivor story and also how to stop these actions from happening any longer. The lecture took place in the Memorial Union on April 7. 

Gay conversion therapy survivor advocates for ban on programs

Morgan Kelly
April 8, 2015
Ben Duran and Angela Dunkin draw a rainbow-colored kite on the sidewalk by the Campanile as part of LGBT Pride Week on April 20, 2014. Duran and Dunkin, along with junior Brian Gill and sophomore Amy Barnhart, walked around campus coloring on the sidewalks and writing notes to raise awareness for the week and to advertise events.

Pride Week kicks off at Iowa State

Morgan Kelly
April 6, 2015

Iowa proposes bill to become third state to ban ‘gay conversion therapy’

Morgan Kelly
March 26, 2015
Jason and Amy Popillion are in the 2 to 4 percent of U.S. citizens in mixed-race marriages. Jason is Creole and Amy is white.

Couple discusses troubles they have experienced as a mixed-race couple

Morgan Kelly
March 11, 2015
Jason and Amy Popillion are in the 2 to 4 percent of U.S. citizens in mixed-race marriages. Jason is Creole and Amy is white.

Biracial Relationships

Morgan Kelly
February 26, 2015
Vagina Monologue performers have briefs listed outside of the Campanile Room of the MU on Feb. 10, 2015.

Women heard in Vagina Monologues

Morgan Kelly
February 11, 2015

Iowa’s discrimination bans help put LGBT community at ease

Morgan Kelly
February 4, 2015

FDA lifts lifetime blood ban for men who have sex with men, moves to one year deferral

Morgan Kelly
January 23, 2015
Open windows and doors are a welcome sign that some dens no longer have students living in them. This den in Helser Hall is now public, open to residents to use regularly.

Students in dens find new living arrangements for spring semester

Morgan Kelly
January 15, 2015
Ferguson march

Iowa State community protests social injustice

Morgan Kelly
December 12, 2014

Transgender health risks

Morgan Kelly
December 10, 2014

Honesty is the best policy when it comes to LGBT health

Morgan Kelly
December 10, 2014
Chicago-native comedian Cameron Esposito performs a comedy routine on Dec. 4 at the Maintenance Shop. Esposito highlighted her lesbian background growing up and incorporates it into her routines, embracing and representing the LGBT community. The Maintenance Shop filled a full audience of 150 seats as Iowa State’s Winterfest celebration kicks off this week.

Comedy with a purpose: Cameron Esposito brings her LGBT background into her stand-up routine

Morgan Kelly
December 5, 2014
Chicago-native comedian Cameron Esposito performs a comedy routine at the Maintenance Shop on Dec. 4. Esposito highlighted her lesbian background growing up and incorporates it into her routines, embracing and representing the LGBT community. The Maintenance Shop filled a full audience of 150 seats as Iowa State’s Winterfest celebration kicks off this week.

Who is Cameron Esposito?

Morgan Kelly
December 5, 2014
Tanner Vieth (DeeJay Tanner), a junior in psychology, DJs during the DM Tea radio show on KURE 88.5 FM.

Moving out and moving on: KURE must find new home

Morgan Kelly
December 3, 2014

LGBT community finds support in College of Veterinary Medicine

Morgan Kelly
November 24, 2014
An ISU student pulls a balloon off of Gamma Rho Lambdas interactive art piece to observe the Transgender Day of Remembrance on Nov. 20 outside of Parks Library. Participants of the activity paid $1 to throw a balloon full of paint at a board of nails to create a piece of art. Each balloon had a message written on it to remember transgender people who have passed away. All funds are being donated to a local charity aimed at transgender support.

International Transgender Day of Remembrance

Morgan Kelly
November 21, 2014
An ISU student helps Savanna Falter, freshman in pre-industrial design, pick out a balloon to throw at Gamma Rho Lambdas interactive art piece to observe the Transgender Day of Remembrance on Nov. 20 outside of Parks Library. Participants of the activity paid $1 to throw a balloon full of paint at a board of nails to create a piece of art. Each balloon had a message written on it to remember transgender people who have passed away. All funds are being donated to a local charity aimed at transgender support.

Transgendered remembered at ISU and throughout the nation

Morgan Kelly
November 21, 2014

Transgender Day of Rememberance

Morgan Kelly
November 20, 2014

International Student Council hosts dance night

Morgan Kelly
November 17, 2014

ISC Dance Night (App)

Morgan Kelly
November 17, 2014

How to sign up for Relay for Life

Morgan Kelly
November 11, 2014

Student advocates encourage others to sign up for cancer awareness relay

Morgan Kelly
November 11, 2014

LGBT community, athletics find common ground

Morgan Kelly
November 6, 2014

Safe zone training for the sports world

Morgan Kelly
November 6, 2014
Drag queen “Clint Torres” walks the runway as part of a dance showcase. Several students choose to use stage names to add creativity to their performances while subtly disguise their identities. Iowa State’s LGBT Alliance hosted its annual Drag Show on Oct. 31 in the Memorial Union. The show followed a Halloween theme as participants wore costumes, body paint and unique outfits.

LGBTAA event proves the show must drag on

Morgan Kelly
November 3, 2014
Drag queen “Clint Torres” walks the runway as part of a dance showcase as audience members wave money as tips. Several students came up to the stage to offer money. Iowa State’s LGBT Alliance hosted its annual drag show on Oct. 31 in the Memorial Union. The show followed a Halloween theme as participants wore costumes, body paint and unique outfits.

Drag queens, kings strut to raise money for LGBTA conference trip

Morgan Kelly
November 3, 2014
Awang Adek HussinCQ, ambassador to the United States from Malaysia, speaks at Malaysian Culture Night on Nov. 2. The event, held in the Great Hall of the Memorial Union, celebrated Malaysian members of the Iowa State community and their achievements.

Public celebrates Malaysian culture at event in MU

Morgan Kelly
November 3, 2014
Awang Adek HussinCQ, ambassador to the United States from Malaysia, speaks at Malaysian Culture Night on Nov. 2. The event, held in the Great Hall of the Memorial Union, celebrated Malaysian members of the Iowa State community and their achievements.

Maylasian celebration night explores many cultures

Morgan Kelly
November 3, 2014
There is controversy over whether allies should be included in the LGBT acronym.

Adding ‘allies’ to LGBT acronym sparks controversy

Morgan Kelly
October 29, 2014
Vishel Mane takes a picture of the candles at a Diwali celebration at the Fountain of the Four Seasons outside the Memorial Union. The event, which took place on Oct. 22, is a celebration of the victory of light over darkness and is celebrated by many cultures in Asia.

Diwali night makes students feel at home

Morgan Kelly
October 23, 2014
Vishel Mane takes a picture of the candles at a Diwali celebration at the Fountain of the Four Seasons outside the Memorial Union. The event, which took place on Oct. 22, is a celebration of the victory of light over darkness and is celebrated by many cultures in Asia.

Students celebrate Diwali

Morgan Kelly
October 23, 2014
Cyd Zeigler spoke about LGBT athletes coming out at the Memorial Union Thursday night. He told the story of the inventor of the high five, Glenn Burke, who came out as gay in 1978.

LGBTQA athletes face different fears about coming out

Morgan Kelly
October 17, 2014

LGBTQIA Alumni Reception (App)

Morgan Kelly
October 13, 2014
Iowa State LGBTQA and other ISU students attended the LGBTQA Student Services ice cream social on Aug. 28 at the Union Drive Community Center.

LGBTQA community partakes in Coming Out Week

Morgan Kelly
October 13, 2014
Students, staff and alumni gathered for the LGBTQIA alumni reception on Oct. 12 in the Student Services Building.

LGBTQIA reception brings together alumni, current ISU students

Morgan Kelly
October 13, 2014

Timeline of Ferguson incident

Morgan Kelly
October 9, 2014
Todd Swanstrom, Des Lee Professor of Community Collaboration and Public Policy Administration at University of Missouri-St. Louis, answered numerous questions considering The Ferguson Moment: Poverty, Politics, and Planning in the suburbs of St. Louis on Oct. 8 2014.

University of Missouri professor speaks about race and class

Morgan Kelly
October 9, 2014

Coming Out Week (App)

Morgan Kelly
October 6, 2014
Brianna Burgert, senior in mechanical engineering, writes Smile, show the world how beautiful you really are, on a bathroom mirror on campus. The Sninja Club regularly goes on smile missions to help others feel good about themselves.

How to become a sninja

Morgan Kelly
October 3, 2014
Brianna Burgert, senior in mechanical engineering, writes Smile, show the world how beautiful you really are, on a bathroom mirror on campus. The Sninja Club regularly goes on smile missions to help others feel good about themselves.

Sninjas spread positivity with small acts of kindness

Morgan Kelly
October 3, 2014
LGBT discussion panel members Dr. Katy Jaekel, Elza McGaffin and Brad Freihoefer discuss guidelines for gender fluidity Sept. 23 at the Union Drive Community Center in room 136.

LGBTSS discusses sexuality fluidity

Morgan Kelly
September 24, 2014

LGBTQA Definitions

Morgan Kelly
September 24, 2014
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