Bearing News

Media stereotypes of LGBT characters set misleading standard, isolate viewers

Sarah Mosteller • April 6, 2020

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.

LGBTQ athletes find community within athletics

Bailey Stover • February 25, 2020

LGBTQ athletes share their coming out stories and discuss how the athletic community accepted and alienated them during their lives.

Timeline: History of LGBTQ representation in film

Ana Manzano • January 10, 2019

This timeline provides an overview of the evolution of LGBTQ representation in films starting with "Different from the Others" and going to "Love, Simon."

To love two

George Frey • October 27, 2018

In middle school senior Kerrie Heath began to realize she was bisexual after having a crush on a girl. Since then she has been openly bisexual and has been in a same-sex relationship. “I had this sudden...

Male societal standards, traditional gender roles damage self-esteem

George Frey • October 25, 2018

When people think of beauty standards and, or body issues, they tend to think about women, and statistically that is logical. The struggles of women throughout history greatly outnumber the struggles of...

The People of Pride

Multiple Authors • August 26, 2018

Report by Amanda Kurukulasuriya & George Frey On Saturday, Aug. 25, the MidMo PrideFest, was, as one would expect, a colorful cacophony of rainbow flags, local booths, and free live music. There were...

French film ‘120 Beats Per Minute’ makes waves at release

George Frey • January 29, 2018

French film 120 BPM makes a huge splash in Columbia as it travels to Ragtag for three nights.

Media stereotypes, advances LGBT community in one paradoxical act

Katie Whaley • May 28, 2017

Media, the double-edged sword. Movies and books both create visibility for LGBT community members, but it can also perpetuate old tropes.

Teens navigate and reclaim labels, names

Siena Juhlin • May 27, 2017

Even with histories of stigmas surrounding many labels for LGBT people, the youth reclaims an appropriates these names to make community.

Obscure identities struggle for recognition

Rochita Ghosh • May 26, 2017

As Lesbian, Gay and transgender people gain more rights and recognition, less recognizable sexuality also fight for acceptance in and out of the community.

Young or old, lovers’ strength shines through judgment

Ann Fitzmaurice • May 25, 2017

From high school sweethearts to long married couples, women find love with each other no matter the circumstances.

LGBT youth remains resilient in face of discrimination

Nikol Slatinska • May 24, 2017

In the face of legal and social turmoil surrounding LGBT rights, bruins continue to act in bravery in spite of discrimination.