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LGBTQ Center’s Terri Phoenix breaks down barriers despite obstacles

By Grace Raynor | October 25

For Terri Phoenix, who is transgendered, education has always been a precious constant in a life full of obstacles.

NC State investigates homophobic vandalism at GLBT Center

By Isabella Cochrane | October 18

An act of homophobic vandalism has put administrators and students at N.C. State University on edge. Campus police are investigating derogatory comments ...

Gay couples protest for marriage

By Estes Gould | October 16

Cartledge and Eve were one of 20 same-sex couples participating in a campaign against laws in North Carolina and across the South that ban same-sex marriage. ...

Defense of Marriage amendment’s passage sparks debate in churches

By Estes Gould | October 11

Debate has flared in churches across North Carolina since the N.C. General Assembly passed the Defense of Marriage amendment, which defines marriage as ...

Seventeen-year-olds will not be able to vote on NC marriage amendment

By Lucinda Shen | October 9

Although some 17-year-olds will be able to vote in the state’s May primary election, they will not be able to vote on the Defense of Marriage Amendment ...

Gender-neutral housing proposal to undergo administrative review

By Emily Overcarsh | October 7

Supporters of a gender-neutral housing option on campus gathered Thursday for a last push of support before the proposal goes to administrative review. ...

Gov. Perdue needs to make up for her time lost on the sidelines

By Editorial Board | October 6

Gov. Bev Perdue has a right to her socially conservative stance — and voting record — on marriage. But, as governor, it was her obligation to take ...

GPSF discusses gender-neutral housing, fee increases

By Kate Caison | October 4

The Graduate and Professional Student Federation voted to support a gender-neutral housing initiative Tuesday night and debated the merits of student ...

NC elections rules may prevent registered 17-year-olds from voting on Defense of Marriage act

By Claire Williams | October 3

Seth Keel, a 17-year-old senior at Middle Creek High School in Apex, will be allowed to vote for the candidates he supports in the 2012 primaries but ...

Administrators to consider gender-neutral housing proposal

By Megan Cassella | September 28

After receiving a vote of symbolic support from Student Congress on Tuesday, a proposal to create a gender-neutral housing option is primed for consideration ...

UNC Student Congress to vote on gender-neutral housing option

By Leda Strong | September 26

Tonight Student Congress will vote on whether it will show support for an effort to institute a gender-neutral housing option— an issue that will ultimately ...

NC Senate passes amendment to define marriage

By Estes Gould | September 14

RALEIGH — “Why don’t we vote on your marriage?” read one of many red, white and blue signs held by rainbow-clad protestors outside the N.C. General ...

UNC revises discrimination policies to make reporting simpler

By Nicole Comparato | September 7

University officials have revised UNC’s discrimination policies to make the process of reporting discrimination and harassment more approachable.

A home for all

By Allison Norman and Mackenzie Thomas | September 5

In the recent storm of online comments, quad conversations and administrative meetings, the essence of the debate over Will Thomason’s removal from ...

Psalm 100’s vote restarts discussion about non-discrimination policy

By Paula Seligson | September 5

While Psalm 100’s vote to remove a gay member for his views on homosexuality has raised questions about the University’s non-discrimination policy, ...

Carrboro symbolically passes resolution against DOMA

August 31

The Carrboro Board of Aldermen passed a resolution this week against the N.C. Defense of Marriage Act, a measure proposed in the N.C. General Assembly. ...

NC legislators considering outright gay marriage ban

By Estes Gould | August 31

North Carolina does not recognize same-sex marriages under the federal Defense of Marriage Act, which defines marriage as between a man and a woman.

UNC will look into Christian a capella group

By Paula Seligson | August 30

The University will investigate whether or not the Christian a cappella group Psalm 100 violated UNC’s non-discrimination policy in dismissing senior ...

UNC Christian a cappella group ousts gay member

By Andy Thomason | August 30

The Christian a cappella group Psalm 100 voted unanimously Sunday night to remove one of its members, senior Will Thomason, because of his views on homosexuality, ...

Matney charged with filing false police report

By Andy Thomason | April 19

Quinn Matney, the freshman found to have lied about being victim of a hate crime, was charged Friday with filing a false police report. Matney was served ...