I’m pretty secure in myself and my sexuality but at times I question the validity of it because I’m in a straight relationship.
Special Projects
I’m ace and I don’t hate sex
As a person who identifies as asexual and spent seven years of her life struggling to come to terms with it, I finally understand my own sexuality.
LGBTQ+ roles and who should play them
Allowing LGBTQ+ actors to play LGBTQ+ characters is a needed step towards better representation in media.
Transgender community comes together to celebrate pride
LGBTQ+ folks carved out a day and safe space for themselves at the event put on by Trans Pride Long Beach.
Pride Up, in, and around Long Beach
Pride flags all around Long Beach waver up high through the wind
Long Beach is a city filled with vibrance and acceptance for its LGBTQ+ community.
LGBTQ+ educators share their journeys promoting authenticity in the classroom
Current and upcoming LGBTQ+ educators at CSULB share their thoughts on the complexities of expressing their identity in the classroom.
Online dating within the LGBTQ+ community
While online dating can be a challenge for anyone, students who identify as queer expressed obstacles they found unique to their own experience.
Editor’s Note
On my first day in Long Beach last year, I walked through East Broadway and felt a sense of security and acceptance that I had never felt before. The sidewalks were painted with rainbow flags and “You are welcome here” stickers were plastered on every door and window. In an[Read More…]
CSULB provides resources for students in the LGBTQ+ Community
LGBTQ+ students can take part in a variety of LGBTQ+ clubs and resources on campus to help feel supported within The Beach community
Being gay was never an option for me
How my culture’s ideology and my religious trauma shaped my younger, closeted self into becoming homophobic.
