Friends of Dorothy welcomes queer men, nonbinary students
Natalie Hamren, Editor-in-Chief
February 26, 2020
Ray Archer, undeclared sophomore, was terrified when he first came to NKU as a freshman. He had just socially come out as a transgender man and wanted to be himself, but he didn’t feel like there was an organization available on campus for his identity. He wanted a space for queer men on campus, w...
Under new governor, LGBTQ campus community looks ahead
Kyle Wade, Copy Editor
January 31, 2020
Even though NKU is a safe haven against discrimination, it is still legal for any reason outside of campus boundaries. This means people can lose their jobs, housing or be denied service because of their religion, race or sexual orientation—essentially, fired for what makes them who they are.
Students share their stories at Pride Week Open Mic
Kane Mitten, Assistant Arts & Life Editor
April 17, 2019
Students, friends and significant others gathered to hear NKU students share their stories at the 6th annual Open Mic Night in the Student Union multipurpose room, as part of the annual Pride Week.
GALLERY: Students show out for campus Pride March
Billy Keeney, Copy Editor
April 17, 2019
NKU’s sixth Annual Pride March officially kicked off Pride Week this Monday.
Can you believe? ‘Queer Eye’ star Karamo Brown coming to NKU
Josh Kelly, Assistant Arts & Life Editor
September 16, 2018
Culture expert Karamo Brown from the Netflix Original Series “Queer Eye” is speaking on campus Oct. 8.
LGBTQ open mic night: ‘We don’t clap, we snap’
Emily Sherry, Copy Editor
March 30, 2017
As silhouettes filled the room, Ashleigh Wilber proceeded to the spotlight to recite her own poetry for the first time. Tuesday’s open mic night featured several new performers. Students gathered in the SU room 107 to support LGBTQ pride week. “I have always read other people's work for them, but neve...
Home sweet home: Flex Housing to provide a space for all students
Carrie Crotzer and Abby Anstead
January 21, 2016
Joining many universities across the nation, Northern Kentucky University is in the process of developing a flexible housing model that will support all students - regardless of gender identification, biological sex or sexual orientation. The new program, led by Tyler Groll, the hall director for No...
