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‘Strength to stand up and speak up’: Jose Reyes navigates life without best friend Jay Lee

It had been two months since the announcement of Jimmie “Jay” Lee’s murder when Jose Luis Reyes Jr. walked off-stage at The Lyric after finishing his performance at the first Code Pink

November 30, 2022

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CRT can’t be in Mississippi schools but homophobia must be?

As many Mississippians and Americans know, Gov. Tate Reeves signed “Critical Race Theory; prohibit” into law on March 14. While there are countless opinions to be had on this piece of legislation

March 23, 2022

Opinion

Oxford is starving for queer safe havens

I love Valentine’s Day. I love the candy and chocolate. I love the flowers and jewelry. I love the music and the public displays of affection. With that being said, I would

February 24, 2022

Opinion

Ridgeland mayor is an embarrassment to Mississippi

Move over “Fahrenheit 451,” a new dystopia is in town. People of all ages have been captured by the dystopian literature that fills bookstores and libraries, but most have never believed that

February 10, 2022

Opinion

The Supreme Court has a duty to protect local queer rights

One of my close friends (who wishes to remain anonymous) is bisexual. This past summer, their co-worker accidentally outed them to their employer. A few days later, my friend was called into

October 7, 2019

Opinion

Student drag queens take center stage at Code Pink

Drag is an artful form of expression for Wes Ngo and Greg Parker. Ngo and Parker, co-presidents of the UM Pride Network, took the Lyric stage Friday night in drag for the

September 4, 2019

Arts & Culture

State officials, leaders in Oxford react to Supreme Court decision

The United States Supreme Court issued a 7-2 ruling on June 4 in favor of a Colorado baker who refused to design and bake a wedding cake for a gay couple. The

June 14, 2018

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The new normal: First married gay couple in Oxford considers their marriage, equality, the future

“He’s into sci-fi, fantasy, and Dr. Who, and I’m into sitcoms, Grey’s Anatomy, and Orange is the New Black. We’re total animal hoarders. We’ve got four dogs. He has chickens and goats

June 14, 2018

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OutOxford to host ‘Babadook Ball’ on Halloween as part of Code Pink series

OutOxford will host a Code Pink, LGBTQ-friendly event this Halloween at Proud Larry’s called “The Babadook Ball” featuring a drag performance. OutOxford is a nonprofit organization that connects the active LGBTQ community with

October 30, 2017

Arts & Culture

Ole Miss community celebrates LGBT History Month

October is LGBT History Month. The monthlong celebration observes the history of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues as well as the history of the gay rights and civil rights movements. The

October 19, 2017

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