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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

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Spotlight on Society: Visibility for transgender characters and actors

Emma Shapiro March 9, 2021
Trans characters and actors are essential in creating plotlines that appeal to similar audience members. The entertainment industry needs to create more roles that acknowledge the bravery and importance of a transition story, and these actors should receive more awards and recognition.
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Dear Men: The fear-mongering against trans women in sports must stop

Yvonne Tang February 1, 2021
Just because you don’t fully understand the experiences or identity of trans people doesn’t mean you can’t try. And it certainly doesn’t mean you can’t respect them and their rights.
Boston University’s school of Theology hosted the webinar “The Queer Art of Reading and Resilience: Uplifting BIPOC Trans Life and Spirit” Thursday, which included six BIPOC transgender panelists. COURTESY OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY

STH celebrates resilience of transgender communities

Julia Furnari November 6, 2020

LGBTQ individuals experience higher rates of violence and death than their heterosexual peers, and this reality can take a toll. To celebrate trans resilience and address topics such as transphobia...

“GraceLand,” a short film created by Boston University alumna Bonnie Kathleen Discepolo, follows a mother and her daughter Grace, who believes she is the reincarnation of Elvis Presley. COURTESY OF BONNIE KATHLEEN DISCEPOLO

BU alum conquers gender identity in Elvis Presley-inspired film

Ashley Soebroto November 5, 2020
A former BU School of Theater and College of Communication student recently released a narrative comedy short film "GraceLand," which explores topics of gender, identity and acceptance.
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EDITORIAL: Rescinding transgender bathroom bill is troubling

Editors February 23, 2017

Since the inauguration, many people, including women, minorities and scientists, have felt targeted, bullied and worrisome for the future under the leadership of our new president and those within his...

KASTRITIS: Biology, morality and the transgender question

KASTRITIS: Biology, morality and the transgender question

Elias Kastritis February 22, 2017

On balance, the United States of America is a democratic country that arguably prides itself on a system of government and rule of law that seeks the protection of minority rights, one that is reformed...

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