Today’s LGBT representation, while improved, still sets an unrealistic standard for society of how queer people should look and behave. Only showcasing a small portion of the queer community sets the unrealistic standard of which LGBT personalities are acceptable for viewers at home. Before assuming sexuality based on personality traits, remember queer people can present themselves in all the same ways a straight person can and should be written in TV and movies as such.

After school Tuesday, Feb. 11, RBHS’ Gay-Straight Alliance hosted its second annual RBHS Valentine’s Day party; students reflect on LGBTQ representation.

Junior Turner DeArmond talks about his experience of coming out and his journey navigating through troubling bisexual stigmas and bi erasure.