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Protesters gather at Thalian Hall ahead of the march through downtown Wilmington.

Wilmington residents protest for trans rights

Hannah Markov, Editor-in-Chief April 4, 2023
Dozens of people gathered on the steps of Thalian Hall on International Transgender Day of Visibility to protest for trans rights. Every year, March 31 is dedicated to recognizing trans visibility and rights. Trans Day of Visibility was initially created by transgender activist Rachel Crandall in 2009 to foster joy and celebrate transgender people.
Three local drag performers speak out about the targeting of drag in state legislatures across the country. From left, Tara Nicole Brooks, Ebony Valentino and Tatianna Matthews. (Courtesy of Haley Smith/ATB Photography/ATB Photography) ATB: https://www.instagram.com/atbphotography.us/?igshid=MGU3ZTQzNzY%3D    Haley smith: https://www.instagram.com/smaleyhaley/?igshid=MGU3ZTQzNzY%3D

As drag comes under attack across the country, local queens speak out

Nate Mauldin, Photography Editor March 22, 2023
Drag is an art form that goes back centuries. Many historians claim it originated with Shakespeare, whose plays were performed entirely by men—and men dressed as women. By the 1970s, following the Stonewall Uprising, the art of drag had cemented itself in American culture. Drag foremothers like Divine and Crystal LaBeija would pave the way for what it is today. Though it has evolved much over time, drag in its many forms is an expression of our creativity and humanity that has persisted throughout history.

North Carolina bill targets trans youth in sports

Andrew Lemon, Assistant News Editor May 6, 2021

House Bill 358, also called the “Save Women’s Sports Act,” which is making its way through the North Carolina House of Representatives, would require public schools and universities to explicitly...

The Mohnin-Sholz LGBTQ office.

OPINION: For the LGBT community, an Arkansas bill sets a dangerous precedent nationwide

Jacob Sawyer, Staff Writer April 20, 2021

In Arkansas, any transgender resident under the age of 18 is about to be denied the medical care required to help them transition genders. This includes the care required to keep them alive. Yes, you read...

The SheHawk: What the sitcom Friends can teach us about unchecked sexism and why it matters

The SheHawk: What the sitcom ‘Friends’ can teach us about unchecked sexism and why it matters

Cierra Noffke, Contributing Writer March 25, 2019

It begins with six reasonably close friends lounging about in their favorite dusty coffee shop, telling stories. You can tell they are friends, but not very good ones just yet. You couldn’t see them,...

No, youre wrong Victorias Secret

No, you’re wrong Victoria’s Secret

Veronica Wernicke, Opinion Editor December 8, 2018

I should start off by saying I have never been a fan of Victoria’s Secret and I have probably only been inside their store a small handful of times because of friends. With that being said, I...

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