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.

Coming out for clout disrespects LGBTQ community

Sarah Mosteller • January 22, 2020

Junior Sarah Mosteller discusses the conflict of people coming out for clout, and how it impacts the LGBTQ community.

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.

Staff Editorial: Bill would cage transgender people, obstruct acceptance

The Rock and Bearing News Staff • May 3, 2016

SB 720 is an antiquated piece of legislation that discriminates against Missouri citizens.

State legislators address transgender bathroom issue

Jenna Liu • April 28, 2016

In an age where LGBTQ is found on nearly every headline, a Missouri congressman is adding to the pile, drafting a controversial bill regarding bathroom use for transgender people.

Club to host transgender education conference

Jenna Liu • April 22, 2016

From 5:00 to 6:30 tonight, the RBHS United Feminists Association (UFA) will be hosting the first annual Transgender Education Conference in the Performing Arts Center.

‘The Pearl’ tells stories of everyday transgender women

Grace Dorsey • March 6, 2016

After the glitz and glamor of Hollywood celebrities, 'The Pearl' tells the triumphs and trials of everyday transgender women, shining new light on the modern LGBT community.

Huddlestonsmith overcomes religious conflicts through freethought

Jay Whang • April 14, 2014

On March 15 and 16, Skeptics, Atheists, Secular Humanists and Agnostics hosted their first annual conference at University of Missouri-Columbia. Secular speakers came to discuss about their activism in...