By Sassafras Lowrey Right now, many LGBTQ+ college students in Florida and Texas are returning to schools that are less affirming than they were last September. This follows a frightening trend of homophobic and transphobic legislation popping up in states across the country, an increase in calls to ban books…

Author, poet, and queer activist Lesléa Newman offers her advice to queer youth. Name and Pronouns: Lesléa Newman she/her/hers What you wanted to be when you were a teenager: I wanted to be a poet. I couldn’t wait to see my name on the front cover of a book and…

By Christine Siamanta Kinori Unless you really avoid social media, you have definitely heard of Red, White & Royal Blue. The film is adapted from the 2019 queer romance novel by American author Casey McQuiston. The movie is led by the gorgeous ‎Taylor Zakhar Perez, who plays the role of…

By Christine Siamanta Kinori Heartstopper season 2 dropped early in August of this year. Fans were understandably excited to meet Charlie and Nick again. Season 2 was a great follow-up to the first season as we dug deeper into the relationship between these two adorable boys from Truham Grammar School. …

By Anne Gregg A shy queer person is brought to a gay bar by their new friends. The lights are down and club music is playing. The camera slyly pans to a sign that says “Drag Night.” An early 2000s pop hit plays as a Drag Queen (most likely one…

By Sassafras Lowrey Fall is here! Even if you have homework piling up you might be looking for some lovely queer reads to relax and curl up with. You’re likely not getting assigned a lot of LGBTQ+ books in any of your classes. If you’re looking to assign yourself some…

By Mya Tran 66 year-old Laura Ann “Lauri” Carleton of Lake Arrowhead, CA began her fashion career in her early teens. She then went on to attend designer school in LA. Carleton traveled worldwide to expand her designs and improve her business. Her store, Mag.Pi, …

By Mya Tran What was your first queer ship? Who were the fictional characters you dreamed of being in a relationship? Was that relationship canon? I can almost guarantee that it wasn’t. Only in recent years has the queer community seen the relationships they want to see come to life…

By Anne Gregg Heartstopper released its second season on August 3rd. After an internet breaking first season, the second season continues to deliver its special brand of cotton candy sweetness and awkward sincerity. Heartstopper is centered around a queer friend group growing up and going to school in Great Britain…