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Vol. CLIV, Issue 6
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Local high school students push back against bullying, spread awareness with GSA

Local high school students push back against bullying, spread awareness with GSA

Sarah Cornett October 11, 2012

Walla Walla High School has over 25 active student-organized clubs, but until last year there was no Gay-Straight Alliance. Senior Gabe Gonzales and juniors Tegan Coleman and Rosa Tobin knew that...

Struggle to stop sexual violence engenders artistic expression

Mallory Martin April 19, 2012
The stand against sexual violence on campus has taken a creative turn. With the "Take Back the Night" rally on Thursday, April 19 and the release of a new zine, "Breaking Ground," Whitman College students seek to combat sexual assault with artistic expression.

Campus publications to spark discussion about LGBTQ issues, sexual assault

Karah Kemmerly April 12, 2012
Whitman will soon see two new publications on campus that give students the opportunity to explore complicated issues.
Dan Savage during his interview with Whitman Pioneers News Co-Editor, Rachel Alexander.  Photo Credit: Marie von Hafften

It Gets Better Project raises awareness, draws critiques

Rachel Alexander April 28, 2011
Queer kids growing up in the United States right now are living through “the best of times and the worst of times" according to visiting speaker Dan Savage. Although same-sex couples are gaining rights and awareness across the nation, many lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) individuals still face discrimination and lack the same rights as their straight counterparts.
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