After weeks of looming concern, St. Thomas simultaneously hosted two series of events, Man, Woman and the Order of Creation and Trans Solidarity, Monday with high turnout and low hostility.
Talks on transgender issues see high turnout, few problems
Transgender rights protesters picket OEC conference
Security was tight as protesters picketed on Monday morning outside the O’Shaughnessy Education Center, where two opposing conferences were being held.
St. Paul schools working on ‘gender inclusion’ policy
The St. Paul school district is seeking to establish a new policy to protect transgender students.
Why have gender identification?
Opinions editor Elliot Polsky says allowing people to choose their gender identification is not the solution for people who feel out of place with their bodily sex.
Discrimination is scary
When it comes to Halloween, Columnist Claire Noack says there’s a line between good-natured humored and prejudiced costumes.
Students celebrate National Coming Out Day
Members from St. Thomas’ Queer-Straight Alliance handed out shirts Monday afternoon to celebrate National Coming Out Day, which officially took place Saturday.
Minneapolis allows gender-neutral restrooms
The Minneapolis City Council recently ruled in favor of providing gender-neutral restrooms, and professor Cara Anthony says these have also been discussed on campus.
News in :90 – Oct. 1, 2014
This is News in :90 for Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014.
University works to end discrimination against transgender students
As part of the university’s Title IX compliance, St. Thomas will begin reporting hate crimes against transgender students