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Cleveland State University EngagedScholarship@CSU The Cauldron Archives Publications Fall 11-17-2015 The Cauldron, 2015, Issue 12 Elissa L. Tennant Cleveland State University Abraham Kurp Cleveland State University, [email protected] Abby Burton Cleveland State University, [email protected] Morgan E. Elswick Cleveland State University, [email protected] Follow this and additional works at: https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/cauldron_archives Part of the Arts and Humanities Commons, and the Communication Commons How does access to this work benefit ou?y Let us know! Recommended Citation Tennant, Elissa L.; Kurp, Abraham; Burton, Abby; and Elswick, Morgan E., "The Cauldron, 2015, Issue 12" (2015). The Cauldron Archives. 12. https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/cauldron_archives/12 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Publications at EngagedScholarship@CSU. It has been accepted for inclusion in The Cauldron Archives by an authorized administrator of EngagedScholarship@CSU. For more information, please contact [email protected]. P4 CSU named 'military friendly' P6 Men's soccer ends season in OT THE CAULDRON CSU’s Alternative Student Newspaper Nov. 17, 2015 2 Index » What’s brewing this week Welcome, Delta Zeta CSU running club Diversity fashion show Formerly known as Chi Delta Epsilon, CSU's Delta The Cleveland State Running Club has grown in size CSU's Campus Activity Board hosted a "Walk and scope since its founding in January 2014. P7 the World" fashion show, featuring clothing ceremony Sunday, Nov. 8 . P5 from around the world, Thursday, Nov. 12. P10 Zeta sorority chapter became officially chartered in a Nov. 17 to » Weekly Calendar Staff Nov. 23 » » Editor-in-Chief Hoop and Scoop Social, SC Atrium, 5:30 p.m. Elissa Tennant Tues » Destination Cleveland Cle Ambassador Summit, SC 311, 6 p.m. Managing Editor Nov.Sept. 1725 Men’s basketball home opener, Wolstein Center, 7 p.m. Abe Kurp News Editor Abby Burton International Education Day, SC Atrium, 10 a.m. Women’s basketball vs. Evansville, Wolstein Center, 7 p.m. Arts & Entertainment Editor Wed » Frank Huang Piano Recital, Drinko Hall, 7:30 p.m. Morgan Elswick Nov.Sept. 1826 Sports Editor Gregory Kula Major Exploration Day, BU 118, 10 a.m. Opinion Editor Thurs »»Two Worlds, SC 339, 10 a.m. Sara Liptak Nov.Sept. 1927 Suicide Prevention Task Force, SC 315, 10 a.m. Cover Designer Steven Pitingolo Web Editor SwimmingViking Knit and Clique Diving Meeting, Magnus MC Cup, 105, Busbey 2:30-3:30 Natatorium, p.m. All Day Women's Soccer vs. Valparaiso @ Krenzler Field, 7 p.m. Francesca Gariano Fri » The Story of Anne Frank, MC Auditorium, 10 a.m. » Volleyball vs. Loyola @ Woodling Gym, 7 p.m. Advertising Manager Nov.Sept. 2028 CSU Symphony Orchestra, Waetjen Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. Sarah George Men's, Women's Swimming, Intrasquad/Alumni Splash Bash @ Robert Business Manager Swimming and Diving Magnus Cup, Busbey Natatorium, All Day F. Busbey Natatorium, 9 a.m. Giorgiana Lascu Sat ESL Conversation Club, MC 122, 10 a.m. Student Media & Web Specialist Sat » Volleyball vs. UIC @ Woodling Gym, 4 p.m. Volleyball Horizon League Semiinals, Woodling Gym, 3 p.m. Daniel Lenhart Nov.Sept. 21 29 Women's Cross Country, All-Ohio Championship @ Cedarville, TBA Faculty Advisor Dr. Edward Horowitz Swimming and Diving Magnus Cup, Busbey Natatorium, All Day Distribution Men's Tennis, Ball State Invitational @ Muncle, Ind., All day Sun »» Volleyball Horizon League Semiinals, Woodling Gym, 2 p.m. Mark Heller Nov.Sept. 2230 Staff Writers & Photographers Amara Alberto, Lisa Hammond, Matthew Johns, Roman Macharoni, Dan McCarthy, Becky Raspe, Megan Sheldon, Mon NoMen's Events Golf, Scheduled Telich Sun Life Financial/CSU Invitational, Cleveland, Cameron Tolbert, Elisabeth Weems » All day through Tuesday Nov. 23 Contact The Cauldron at [email protected] Want your event featured on our calendar? Send the event name, date, time and location to [email protected]. For letter to the editor submission guidelines, visit www.csucauldron.com. Submission deadline is every Saturday prior to the event by 5 p.m. THE CAULDRON 3 News CSU’s Alternative Student Newspaper Nov. 17, 2015 » CSU offers 'safe place' for students LGBTQIA community welcomed to judgment-free support hour By Cammie Collins Cleveland State University offers a He also stressed the importance of of related topics. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, being supportive and encouraging to group. After noticing how much the Questioning, Intersex and Ally each other. find others like herself in the supportsupport group has changed and (LGBTQIA) Support Hour every transgender, I had no one like me in Tuesday from 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. my life,“When and it introducedI first mecame to similar out onas his years spent working toward a The meeting is located in Room 220 "When I first moreprogressed inclusive over CSU. time, King reflected of the Union Building (1836 Euclid came out as Ave.) and is open to anyone, including people, which was great,” Turner said walk-in participants and those who transgender, I “[The]Not group everyone has definitely attending helped methe "The support feel they need a safe, inclusive and immensely.” judgment-free environment. had no one like gay, bisexual or transgender. Many group has The gap between acceptance and me in my life peoplesupport simplyhour go identifiesto show theiras lesbian,helped me intolerance became thinner after support for the community. 2015 became a groundbreaking year and [the group] TJ Hayes is a junior Theater major significantly. for the LGBTQIA community. Same- and also an ally. sex marriage was nationally legalized introduced me to “I heard about the group via a It helped on June 26 and transgender people have been given the visibility in the similar people, said. “The support group has helped me see the media they’ve long awaited. which was great." flyer when I was a freshman," Hayes world through Unfortunately, this does not mean some aren’t still struggling, according me The significantly. history Itof helped the meLGBTQIA see the a different to the group. worldStudent through Support a differentHour spans perspective.” over 30 years. Pastor Don King was serving as perspective." the Lutheran Campus Pastor at CSU Demi Overly, a Studio Art major during the mid-1980s, and realized "I highly and freshman at CSU, has found the the campus needed to offer programs support group to be helpful. for all of its students. recommend “I highly recommend the group for “I began my work in 1985 and anyone struggling with their sexuality couldn’t help but notice that there was “I feel very fortunate to have been the group or identity, or just those who want to no activity for gay and lesbian people around in those years," King said. “I still see some of the great students for anyone “I’ve met a bunch of really awesome discussions with the Counseling who were a part of all of this, and it's peoplegive support in the to LGBTQIA others,” community,Overly said. Center,on campus,” I decided King to try said. and offer“Through a Gay gratifying to know that its offshoot is struggling with and it’s nice to have that support still making change in people's lives The Gay Men’s Support Group and college policy all these years their sexuality beganMen’s Supportin Fall of Group.”1987. Topics discussed themselveswhen it’s needed.”feeling like an outcast ranged from coming out, AIDS, the Today, King serves as pastor of or identity." withOftentimes nowhere to turnstudents for support. Butfind Cleveland area gay and lesbian scene Hopelater.” Lutheran Church, a Reconciling and safer sex. in Christ congregation located in acceptance, according to Overly. “By 1995, the Gay Men’s Support Cleveland Heights. once Despite students many join transgender the group, they people find Group had morphed into GLASA, a co- The support hour has been a huge climbing their way to the top and success since King started it all those promoting tolerance, including Emmy- added King. “We continued with a years ago and usually sees between Dr. Bruce Menapace is training nominated "Orange is the New Black" weeklyed Gay-Lesbian discussion Student format, Association,” but the ten and 20 attendees each week. director and psychologist at the CSU actress Laverne Cox and MSNBC host focus leaned toward making a political Counseling Center. He is also the co- Janet Mock, countless people on the For more information about the facilitator of the support group and transgender spectrum still face higher Today, GLASA is still an organization LGBTQIA Student Support Hour, please has established ground rules for those rates of discrimination, suicide and atchange CSU atthat CSU.” promotes an accepting contact Dr. Bruce Menapace by phone who attend. depression than the rest of the LGBT+ and safe community on and off at (216)687-2277 or by email at community. campus, while the LGBTQIA Support [email protected]. Menapace said. “What is said in the Dallas Turner, a sophomore “Confidentiality is important,” Linguistics major, was relieved to of facilitating discussion on a variety Group fulfills King’s original mission group stays in the group.” THE CAULDRON CSU’s Alternative Student Newspaper 4 News Nov. 17, 2015 » CSU recognized as 'military friendly school' By Dan McCarthy Once again, Cleveland State GI Bills like the Montgomery GI and now is a part of the GI Bill. Establishing Principles of Excellence University was recognized as a Bill became less generous, forcing "You'd be crazy not to take for Education Institutions Serving veterans to contribute to the cost of advantage of the GI Bill," Mahoney Service Members. The order was seen Media’s Guide to Military Friendly their education.