This article was written by Mackenzie Bennett, applied anthropology student at Boise State.
With the growing issue of climate change, the general public is becoming more familiar with the concept of environmental justice. Social media allows us to document and engage with…
This feature was collaboratively written by Paige Wirta, opinion editor, and Ashley L. Clark, online editor.
It is common knowledge that the state of Idaho is no friend to the LGBTQIA+ community. Idaho was ranked #7 in a nationwide rating of the worst states for queer…
Sometimes I get asked what it’s like to be a transgender student. Plenty of things come to mind in response, but the reality is that cisgender people on campus will never fully comprehend how exhausting it is to be a trans student.
The simplest way to get a peek into…
The beginning of a new semester introduces a lot of new information to students and faculty alike. A recurring discussion that often comes up has to do with pronouns; though new to some, it has become more common to introduce oneself with their pronouns.
Transgender…
Boise Pride announced that all attendees are required to provide physical evidence of a COVID-19 vaccination or negative diagnostic test to attend the festival’s events, upcoming on Sept. 10-12.
After announcing the festival’s return, Boise Pride posted the new…
Boise Pride Festival is making its return to Cecil D. Andrus Park and will take place from Sept. 10 to Sept. 12 of this year.
Boise Pride aims “to promote unity and celebrate the diversity of sexual orientations and identities in Boise year-round.”
Boise…
Hidden under the chaos of the Capitol riots and the lead-up to the inauguration, Donald Trump used his last remaining days in office to take away fundamental rights from those within the LGBT community. However, during his first day of office, President Joe Biden removed the…
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I am a straight, cis woman, and I aim to learn about different life experiences through the literature I consume. Most of that literature is valuable and teaches me about the experiences of people who are different from me.
However, in my goal to…
As parts of the world become more accepting of the LGBT community, some places are also beginning to integrate LGBT history and sex education into their schools. This creates a much more inclusive learning environment for students who often, in many other circumstances, feel…
Personal essay by Taylor Nash.
My favorite anti-LGBTQIA+ statement to hear is, “if we introduce children to gay people, the children will grow up to be gay.” It often takes everything I have to refrain from rolling my eyes and shaking my head.
If that logic were…