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Show BioHide BioThe Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) is a group that focuses on LGBT+ issues and creating a safe space within AISG. The GSA has partnered with The Beacon to help raise awareness about LGBT+ issues in the AISG community.

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From Sappho to Stonewall: LGBT+ History

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The history of the LGBT community isn’t a new one, by any means. In fact, one of the first definitive recorded history of a same-sex couple was in ancient Egypt—two servants in the royal palace at the time, Khnumhotep and Niankhkhnum, were buried together afte... More »

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Hook, Line, and Sinker: Everything Wrong With Queerbaiting

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Over the past few decades, the LGBT+ community and movement have progressed into mainstream focus and out of obscurity. With this shift in general public awareness and societal views, LGBT+ issues have become increasingly more relevant within popular media and... More »

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Being a Straight Ally

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GSA stands for Gay-Straight Alliance. This means that in this group, not only do we have members of the  LGBT+ community but also an abundance of Straight Allies. In fact, allies stand majority. Straight Allies are people that are heterosexual (straight) and c... More »

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GSA: Your Questions Answered

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FAQ about the GSA 1. What is the GSA?  The GSA Network, or the Gay Straight Alliance Network, is a series of student-run GSA groups aimed to promote visibility, understanding, and acceptance within school communities. Our GSA focuses on creating a safe space (... More »