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“Heartstopper” Season 2: predictions for what’s to come

Jenna ZazaArts Culture TVMay 1, 2023

The streaming service and “Heartstopper” author and screenwriter Alice Oseman posted the announcement on their Instagram accounts on April 24. While fans wait eagerly to see their favorite Brits on the screen again, here are some predictions for season two.

The increased representation of queer relationships in K-Dramas

Jenna ZazaArts Culture Sex and Relationships 2023 TVMarch 21, 2023March 26, 2023

In recent years, there has been a trend of increased representation of LGBTQ+ relationships in Korean dramas, or K-dramas. South Korea is traditionally an extremely conservative country, but this trend may be showing a shift in attitudes toward the queer community.

Six short books to read this year

Jenna ZazaArts BooksFebruary 18, 2023February 19, 2023

Instead of waiting for the beginning of a new month to start anew, begin your reading journey now with these six short yet mighty books.

Prideful queer show “Heartstopper” has been renewed for two seasons

Jenna ZazaArts TVSeptember 18, 2022

Netflix’s hit queer show “Heartstopper” was confirmed for two additional seasons at the end of its successful first season with a 100% tomato score on Rotten Tomatoes and a 97% audience rating.

Roe v. Wade’s defeat continues to wreak havoc months later

Anya Marquardt & Christine KelleyOpinionsAugust 10, 2022

#OPINION: Abortion rights in America are taking a nosedive. In the month since Roe v. Wade’s defeat, states have put abortion on the ballot. Eleven states bar even rape and incest victims from getting abortions.

Stony Brook University Hospital named an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader

Lori SaxenaNewsApril 27, 2022May 2, 2022

Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) was named an “LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader” for 2022 in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 15th anniversary edition of the Healthcare Equality Index (HEI).

Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill draws strong responses

Jennifer OjilereArts CultureMarch 11, 2022March 13, 2022

The Florida State Legislature passed the divisive “Don’t Say Gay” measure, which limits what may be taught in classrooms about sexual orientation and gender identity. Activists have slammed the move, alleging that it will harm queer youth.

Fellow gays, let’s stop ghosting each other

Mike GaisserOp-eds OpinionsAugust 29, 2021August 29, 2021

#OPINION: It’s common knowledge that ghosting is common, especially in the gay dating world. However, it shouldn’t be normalized anymore.

Why newsrooms must reflect the public in order to properly serve it

Steven KeehnerOp-eds OpinionsApril 17, 2021

#OPINION: I preached how transparency was the way of the future for the industry, so I would be a hypocrite if I failed to mention how, as an opinion writer, I didn’t do my last piece justice.

Queer love is important to see on the big screen

Lajiere BlakeArts Culture Movies Sex and Relationships 2021 Special IssuesMarch 21, 2021March 24, 2021

#OPINION: Films about queer relationships are necessary, but representation is only a fraction of the work society must do. It’s important to ensure changes translate over to the real world and aren’t just relegated to a screen.