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Trans students express fear, anger at Trump’s new policy

26 October 2018 Claire Wolters

The policy would bar transgender and gender non-conforming people from receiving health benefits and protection from discrimination under federal law.

Film student’s documentary about a rural transgender teenager’s transition shows at international LGBTQ film festival

27 July 2018 Zari Tarazona

“The Toothmans” explores how the Toothman family supported their daughter’s gender identity and handled discrimination at her school.

Students and community activists gathered at Founders Circle Jan. 28 to remember Leelah Alcorn, a 17-year-old trans woman who committed suicide a month ago. The event was coordinated by Temple Area Feminist Collective and Temple's Queer Student Union. | JENNY KERRIGAN TTN

Leelah Alcorn remembered on Main Campus

28 January 2015 Erin Edinger-Turoff

Students and members of the Philadelphia community gathered at the Founder’s Garden for a moment of silence to remember transgender teen Leelah Alcorn.

Transgender students seek outside voices for change

20 January 2015 sarahgiskin

A student weighs in on the “epidemic” of violence against transgender people.

Republican group hosts gay leader

04 May 2010

Jimmy LaSalvia, who runs gay conservative group GOProud, attended a College Republicans event to debate and discuss the future of gays in the GOP.

LGBTQ Coverage

19 April 2010 Editorial Board

The paper’s exapansive coverage of LGBTQ issues is for reason.

Addressing drag culture and the transgender community

30 October 2009

‘Tis the season for trick-or-treating, candy chomping and costume wearing. And if you’re not a fan of those, at the very least, you can curl up your couch and enjoy a cult classic, such as

Since last year’s merge with TransAction Student Network, Queer Student Union has expanded both its membership and diversity. Still, some issues in the transgender community are beyond reach of a student organization.

Coming out 101

03 September 2009

In his debut queer-living column, Josh Fernandez discusses the rewards and challenges many LGBT students face when assimilating to the college atmosphere.

Seniors promote transgender awareness

04 December 2008

TransAction Student Network deals with issues affecting the transgender community on campus.