This weekend, Pariah, an independent film about the story of an African-American girl coming out of the closet, will play at Cornell Cinema, and Natalia Fallas '14 writes why you should see it.

On Wednesday, Faisal Alam, a “queer-identified Muslim activist,” spoke at Cornell about issues surrounding two communities — LGBT and Islam — that he said are rarely addressed together.

Jason Goldberg '14 details the haunting beauty of a painful relationship in Cornell Cinema's latest film, Happy Together.

A student initiative is raising awareness about health issues faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students and connecting them with existing programs that serve the LGBT population both on campus and in the Ithaca community.

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The repeal of DADT may foster better realtions between ROTC and the LGBT community at several Ivy League universities.

Members of the Gay-Straight Alliance filmed their way across campus, stopping at iconic Cornell locations to tape individuals expressing their messages of hope and optimism to the greater LGBT community.

“No homo” has become an ubiquitous term used in Cornell’s classrooms, dining halls and locker rooms. In an attempt to distance their comments from any homosexual interpretations, many of Cornell’s males use this derogatory expression without fully understanding its implications.

Amit Taneja, associate director of LGBT Reourse Center at Syracuse University and national consultant on LGBT issues, spoke with a group of about 30 students Friday evening in Balch Hall at the event titled “Pause — No Homo?!”

To the Editor:

Re: “Alleged Homophobia Causes Outcry: Gay student asked to step down from leadership post by Christian group,” News, April 23.

As an LGBTQ-identified person of faith, this incident brings about many emotions. Part of me is sick to my core, and part of me is simply disappointed. Most of all, though, I am very saddened by this turn of events. For many people, myself included, finding a meaningful way to integrate two fundamental, yet seemingly irreconcilable aspects of our existence proves nearly impossible. Chris’ efforts to prove that it is possible to be a gay, devout Christian are truly inspiring. What upsets me is that instead of receiving support, he was rejected for having found a solution that affirms his sense of self in multiple ways.

To the Editor:

Re: “Outcry Erupts from Alleged Homophobia: Gay student asked to step down from leadership post by Christian group,” News, April 23.

It was thoroughly appalling to read of the events surrounding Chris Donohoe’s ’09 forced withdrawal from leadership in the Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship.

To the Editor:

Re: “Outcry Erupts from Alleged Homophobia: Gay student asked to step down from leadership post by Christian group,” News, April 23.