February 2012
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Without Treatment, Mental Health Problems Plague... →
Further proof that we need to stick together and make mental health a priority!
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First Meeting of 2012!
It’s the announcement you’ve been waiting for. OQWC is having our first meeting of the semester!
OQWC Meeting
Thursday February 16
7:30 (PM)
MRC (WIlder 208)
Anonymous asked: I'm a queer student that's going to be attending Oberlin next year. I know that Oberlin has a lot of lgbtq students, but what does that mean, percentage wise? Would you say there are more queer men than women or vice versa? What is queer dating like at Oberlin? What about conservatory vs. college? Sorry I have so many questions. I'm from the deep south and Oberlin is pretty much...
January 2012
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Gayest Cities in America, 2012 →
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Rankings of gay-friendly colleges are all the rage... →
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GOP candidates restate opposition to gay marriage →
It’s election year! TIme to get informed!
November 2011
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We Were Here: The AIDS Years in San Francisco
A World AIDS Week 2011 event:
Tonight ( November 28, 2011)
8:30 pm
West Lecture Hall
This award winning documentary film takes am unprecedented deep and reflective look at the arrival and impact of AIDS in San Francisco and how individuals rose to the occasion during the first years of this unimaginable crisis.
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Trans Day of Remembrance: Open mic and Vigil
Sunday, November 20th in the Edmonia Lewis Center at 6:00pm
Come remember and celebrate the lives of those who have been victims of transphobic violence. We invite you to share music, readings, etc as a part of the ope mic and ask that individuals who will be performing/sharing come half an hour early, at 7:00pm. This event is sponsored by the Transgender Advocacy Group, The Edmonia Lewis Center...
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Faces of Allyship Photoshoot
November 11th - November 18th from 1:00pm to 3:00pm in Wilder
Are you an ally? Come out and be a part of a photo project that seeks to highlight allyship at Oberlin. Look for our table outside (or in the basement of) Wilder Hall everyday this week and show folks what allyship really looks like!
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Gender Bending Rapper Starts 'XY Movement' →
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I'm from Driftwood
Nathan Manske, creator of ImFromDriftwood.com, traveled to all 50 states over the course of 4 months collecting LGBT stories from the smallest towns and biggest cities across America. Come hear what he learned about the LGBT community, as well as the straight community’s thoughts towards LGBTers, as he shares his stories from the road. You’ll hear about an unlikely ally in small-town Oklahoma, an...
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How To Have A Sober Social Life →
Queer, sober fun. What’s not to like?
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OUTspoken on Thursday
OutSpoken is a weekly informal, confidential, safe, judgment-free support group for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender/Transsexual, Queer, and Questioning students. This interactive group will explore issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity, specifically coming out, transitioning, connecting with family and friends, and creating relationships.
Every Thursday
Wilder 215 ...
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Transcending Anatomy
Check out this zine started by a fellow Obie!
http://transcending-anatomy.tumblr.com/
It is about sexuality for partners of trans people. Read the zine, download a copy, and read the continuing submissions. Enjoy!
October 2011
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Guardian interview with Maurice Sendak →
He’s feisty.
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WatchNervous But Excited! They came to Oberlin on Sunday night! If you’re looking for new favorite queer folk-y bands….. done.
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Photo/Portrait Project: Queer America →
For the last five years Molly Landreth has traveled America taking portraits of what she terms “alternative couples” or “alternative bodies.”
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Former British Colonies To Consider Axing Gay Laws →
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Gay marriage could hinge on Iowa special election →
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Karen Golinski Lawsuit: House Argues Gays And... →
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Summit celebrates gains, focuses on work still... →
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FDNY Welcomes first transgender firefighter in... →
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Coming Out to the World on the Web →
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For Children of Same-Sex Couples, a Student Aid... →
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OUTspoken on Thursday
OUTspoken is a weekly informal, confidential, safe, judgment-free support group for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender/Transsexual, Queer, and Questioning students. This interactive group will explore issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity, specifically coming out, transitioning, connecting with family and friends, and creating relationships. Co-facilitated by Asher Kolieboi...
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Australia’s Highest Court Rules Trans People Don’t... →
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What's in a Name? →
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National Coming Out Day/Week at Oberlin!
So many events.
Monday 10/10
12 PM - 4 PM @ Wilder 208 (MRC)- LGBTQ Themed T-shirt Making Party
8:30 PM @ King 306- Dannielle and Kristin from everyoneisgay.com are coming! (sponsored by OQWC)
Tuesday 10/11
It’s National Coming Out Day!!!!
4-7 PM @ Wilder Porch-Oberlin LGBTQ and Ally Community Picture
7-10 PM @ The Cat in the Cream- NCOD Open Mic Night
10 PM- 1 AM @ The...
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Events This Weekend
TGIF!!! Here is what is coming up this weekend!!
Saturday 10/8
6-7 PM @ Wilder 101 “What is Safer Sex?”
8 PM @ The Cat in the Cream- The Lost Bois Concert
The Lost Bois are two queer artists who have been singing and performing together for years, all the way from Washington D.C. Free concert, and some current Obies will be playing drums, bass, and guitar!
Sunday 10/9
4-5 PM...
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OQWC Meeting TONIGHT
We have a meeting TONIGHT at 7:30 in Wilder!!
We will talk about the upcoming 5K and how we will promote the fact that everyoneisgay.com is coming.
Be there!
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Watching That Girlish Figure →
Hilarious blog post that also addresses some common misconceptions about lesbians (i.e. the thought that lesbians cannot be feminine, which is not true at all).
P.S. This blog is legit. It won a 2011 Bloggie award for best LGBT(Q) blog (beating out afterellen.com AND queerty.com!!)
Shout out to Cora for the recommendation!
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National Coming Out Day!
Anybody else super excited about National Coming Out Day/Week?!! OQWC is. So many things will be happening on the Oberlin campus. More details soon, but things to look forward to next week:
-everyoneisgay.com is coming!!!
-NCOD dance party at The ‘Sco
-t-shirt making party
-queer friendly workshops in conjunction with Safer Sex Week
-and soooooo much more
For more info on NCOD...
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My Ex-Gay Friend →
A great New York Times piece where the author reflects on their friend who once identified as a homosexual male, but now identifies as a heterosexual male and how he evolved into his new lifestyle.
For more discussion on religion and sexuality, check out the “For The Bible Tells Me So” Film Screening TODAY
Date: Wednesday, October 5
Location: Wilder 101
Time: 7:00 p.m.
For even more...
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workOUT is THIS AFTERNOON!
Phillips Gym.
4:30 pm
All fitness levels
Super sexy spandex encouraged
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FILM SCREENING TODAY!
“For The Bible Tells Me So” Film Screening “For the Bible Tells Me So” is an exploration of the intersection between religion and sexuality in the U.S. and how the religious right has used its interpretation of the Bible to shape politics and religious communities. The film features interviews from several prominent LGBTQ theologians, including Reverend Irene Monroe who...
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The Freedom To Choose Your Pronoun →
A growing number of high school and college students are questioning the gender roles society assigns individuals simply because they have been born male or female.
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Women's Colleges and Ex-Women →
neutrois:
Interesting article. Actually the article is kinda bla (and try not to mind the offensive title, I know), but the questions it poses are worth discussing.
Who should be allowed at “women only” colleges? (Women? Heterosexual women? Lesbian women? FTMs? MTFs? pre/post-transition FTM/MTFs?Genderqueers?) Why or why not?
Would you, as a trans* identified individual, consider applying to a...
Anonymous asked: what is the fitness thing? what activities does it encompass? is it running or jazzercise or what? :)
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workOUT: Queer Fitness is TOMORROW!!!
Go to workOUT tomorrow (Wednesday) at 4:30. Meet up is right outside of Phillips Gym. Super sexy spandex outfits encouraged.
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Transgender kids: Painful quest to be who they are →
Great article about transgendered children. Also check out the episode “Transgender Lives” from Our America with Lisa Ling for a profile of Hailey, a male to female transgendered child. Here is a clip: http://www.oprah.com/own-our-america-lisa-ling/Transgender-Child-A-Parents-Difficult-Choice
September 2011
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NY Times: For Many Older Gays, a Toll of Time and... →
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oqwc: lgbtqyou first year & returning student... →
August 2011
28 posts
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Midwest Trans* Queer Wellness Initiative →
transpride:
“Midwest organization…dedicated to the facilitation and actualization of physical, emotional, and social wellness for the transgender, transsexual, genderqueer, gender non-conforming, fluid, gender questioning, gender variant, and queer populations of the greater the Midwest region of the United States through advocacy, activism, community-building, education, and resource...
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oqwc featured on autostraddle! →