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Gender and sexuality resources will host the university's first "Lavender Graduation" to commemorate LGBTQ+ students in the Griffin Center 6 p.m. April 27. (Graphic by Alyssa DeWig)

Gender and sexuality resources to host first Lavender Graduation commemorating LGBTQ+ students

Anthony Rawley, Staff Writer April 19, 2023

Gender and sexuality resources will host the university’s first “Lavender Graduation” to commemorate graduating LGBTQ+ students. The ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. April 27 in the Griffin Center.  Brianna...

Arbor College Ministry faced "pushback" after announcing its commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusivity. (Graphic by David Lloveras)

Arbor College Ministry loses funding due to supporting LGBTQ+ community

Alyson Collins, Staff Writer March 1, 2023

Arbor College Ministry, a Religious Life organization on campus, has received pushback since becoming vocal about its support of the LGBTQ+ community.  Justin Samson, director of Arbor College Ministry,...

Pridefest is an event hosted by Center for Campus Life. It will take place on The Quad Friday from 12-4 p.m. (Graphic by Maliah White)

Center for Campus Life to host first campus Pridefest

Alyssa DeWig, News Editor October 19, 2022

Center for Campus Life will host the first campus Pridefest Friday on The Quad from 12-4 p.m.  Brianna Aldana, student coordinator for gender and sexuality resources, proposed the idea of a campus...

Swapping your tee’s

Shannon Hall April 3, 2013

It’s common for USI students to wear T-shirts from other universities - Purdue, Indiana, Louisville, Western Kentucky and Ball State University - due to being in close proximity to so many Big 10 schools. Student...

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