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While going to UCLA may feel like a dream, it hasn’t been easy for all of us. Annual fees have risen from under $8,000 when I applied to over $12,000 this year. In just the …

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Book Review: Keeping You A Secret by Julie Ann Peters
February 17, 2012 – 2:52 am | No Comment
Book Review: Keeping You A Secret by Julie Ann Peters

The first time I ever saw Julie Ann Peters’ Keeping You a Secret was at the foot of my mom’s bed, face up and daunting. The image on the cover might have inspired less wariness if my mother hadn’t already informed me of the contents of the book, because I knew the image was not simply indicative of two female characters. It was indicative of two female characters in love.

Eight Gay Cartoons You Grew Up With (and always knew about)
October 2, 2011 – 1:49 am | No Comment
Eight Gay Cartoons You Grew Up With (and always knew about)

So we had the ladies last week, now it’s the guys’ turn.  Call me biased but, while composing the girls’ list was fun from beginning to end, this list made me feel… nostalgic.  All these …

Dear straight boy in my English class,
September 24, 2011 – 9:45 pm | No Comment
Dear straight boy in my English class,

It’s true I sat down next to you, but you spoke to me first; you asked what shampoo I used.  When you missed class, you asked me for my notes.  And when I invited you …

Eight Lesbian Cartoons You Grew Up With (but never realized)
September 24, 2011 – 7:38 pm | No Comment
Eight Lesbian Cartoons You Grew Up With (but never realized)

I’m sure I’m not alone in feeling like there weren’t very many queer role models when we were growing up–at least, not very many obvious ones.  Many of my contemporaries would recall feeling as children …

Anderson Cooper and the Big Gay Elephant
August 29, 2011 – 11:41 pm | No Comment
Anderson Cooper and the Big Gay Elephant

Do you know who Anderson Cooper is? Yes, yes you do. Anderson Cooper is one of the most ubiquitous and well-respected journalists in America today. He reports live from war zones, natural disasters, and the …