“What’s gonna happen…”
Audience members sat patiently, holding their breath, eyes fixed, as with three words Taylor Mac called the room to action in the Clark-Fox Forum at Hillman Hall. The biennial Helen Clanton Morrin Lecture Series invites renowned artists and colloquium speakers to discuss the power of theater beyond entertainment.

Gender-Inclusive Housing (GIH) has had multiple names and many different forms. Students of any gender looking to live on campus property can opt into a process where they are matched based on gender, not sex assigned at birth. People use GIH for many different reasons. For some, it is integral for safety and comfort, and for others, it is a way to live with friends of a different gender.

In the fall of 2023, junior Sophie Lin, along with juniors Chethan Chandra and Aspen Schisler, curated a collection of student artwork reflecting experiences of queer students at WashU. “I did this art show last year and people seemed really into it and I would really love to bring it back,” Lin recalled telling staff at the Center for Diversity and Inclusion (CDI). The opening reception is Thursday, Jan. 16 at 5 p.m., and is open to all WashU students as well as other community members. The exhibit will remain open in the Steinberg Gallery until Monday, Jan. 20, and is free to all.

Roan does not need to endorse a candidate. But if her goal is for voters to “think critically” about the election, she must equip the young people who listen to her with some basic political realities. Blue states protect queer and trans rights; red states do not.

The Spectrum Awards ceremony, formally known as the James M. Holobaugh Honors, recognized eight student and alumni advocates for the LBGTQ+ community, March 20. 

Washington University’s Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies department hosted a lecture featuring author Sarah Schulman about the research she conducted for her book “Let The Record Show” at Left Bank Books, Feb. 27.