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Queer and trans individuals attending "Brewed this Way" pose for a picture between talking about their experiences over cups of coffee at Scribbles Coffee Company on Saturday, April 26.

Trans social meetup welcomes new faces at Scribbles

Sascha Aleksich, Reporter April 28, 2025

New and old faces chatted while at the “Brewed this Way” meetup inside of Scribbles Coffee Company, providing trans and queer individuals a safe space on April 26.  Evelyn Stallbaum, the founder...

The U.S. Supreme Court is shown March 17, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to let it enforce ban on transgender service members for now

Devan Cole, CNN April 24, 2025

(CNN) — The Trump administration on Thursday asked the Supreme Court to let it begin enforcing a ban on transgender service members, escalating a fight over a controversial policy that has faced numerous...

The LGBTQ+ Center on Feb. 7, 2025,  located in the lower level of the student center.

LGBTQ+ center recognizes transgender individuals during Trans Day of Visibility

Ruby Rainey, Reporter March 31, 2025

The Kent State LGBTQ+ Center's celebration allowed transgender people to share their experiences for Trans Day of Visibility.     Erica Pelz, a facilities mechanical systems specialist for laboratories,...

Illustration by Clare Rodgers.

Trans students use joy as resistance following acronym erasure from government websites

Connor Nagy, Reporter February 28, 2025

Official government websites removed any transgender references following President Trump’s executive orders upon entering office, but the trans community at Kent State is remaining hopeful for the future. Recent...

Tri-Towers resident hall is located at 1525 Leebrick Drive.

How trans students navigate Kent State

Ruby Rainey, Reporter February 27, 2025

During college, students who are transitioning genders are at a difficult point in navigating identity, making support from their community vital. Despite being further along in his transition, Daniel...

Trump administration bans transgender women from participating in college sports

Emma Campbell February 12, 2025

President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order that prevents transgender women from participating in college sports. Kent State provides insight into their thoughts and feelings regarding this...

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed a bill into law banning transgender students from using school bathrooms and locker rooms that match up with their gender identity. The law requires people at Ohio K-12 schools and universities use the restroom that aligns with their gender assigned at birth. | File photo

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signs transgender bathroom ban bill into law

Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal November 27, 2024

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed a bill into law banning transgender students from using school bathrooms and locker rooms that match up with their gender identity. The law requires people at Ohio K-12...

The LGBTQ+ Center, PRIDEKent and Trans*Fusion co-hosted a Trans Day of Remembrance Monday at The Rock. The event followed the recent defacing of a transgender pride flag on the campus monument.

Kent State students, community remember lives lost to anti-trans violence

Adriana Gasiewski, Reporter November 19, 2024

Students and members of the Kent community held hands and tea lights as the names of 60 individuals who lost their lives to anti-transgender violence this year were read aloud. The LGBTQ+ Center, PRIDEKent...

Series protagonist Blanca Rodriguez-Evangelista, played by Mj Rodriguez. 

Cancellation of FX’s “Pose” leaves void in the representation of trans identities of color

Cameron Aloway Reporter March 17, 2021

Earlier this month, it was announced that the groundbreaking FX show “Pose,” which showcased trans actors of color like Mj Rodriguez, who plays as Blanca Rodriguez-Evangelista, would be canceled after...

President Joe Biden is set to meet Monday morning with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, as the President is poised to repeal a Trump-era ban on most transgender Americans joining the military as early as Monday.

Biden lifts transgender military ban

Kate Sullivan, CNN January 25, 2021

(CNN) -- President Joe Biden signed an executive order to repeal a Trump-era ban on most transgender Americans joining the military on Monday alongside Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin."This is reinstating...

President-elect Joe Biden has tapped Dr. Rachel Levine to serve as Assistant Secretary for Health at the United States Department of Health and Human Services who will be the first transgender federal official to be confirmed by the US Senate. Dr. Levine currently serves as Secretary of Health for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and is leading the state’s public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Biden announces Rachel Levine as pick for assistant secretary at HHS, would be first transgender Senate-confirmed federal official

Chandelis Duster, CNN January 19, 2021

(CNN) -- President-elect Joe Biden has nominated Dr. Rachel Levine to serve as assistant health secretary, and she would make history as the first out, transgender federal official to be confirmed by the...

Kent State English professor is conducting a research study on how to better teach transgender students across the nation

Sierra Campbell November 8, 2018

An on-going research study a Kent State may aid in a turning point for transgender and gender-nonconforming students nationwide who faced discrimination from their professors.English professor and principal...

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