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Wednesday April 18, 2012 Issue No. 28 Vol. 48 An SMA All-American Newspaper WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY DUNBAR LIBRARY APR Editor- in- Chief Porttia Portis News Editor Holly Fogarty News Writer Campus Events Reilly Dixon Sports Editor International Coffee Hour - "Job Drag Show Revue: 8-11 p.m Michael Mancz Sports Writers Friday, April 20: & Interview Tips": 3-4 p.m. E 190 Student Union Apollo Room Joe Kennard Relay For Life: 6 p.m.-12 a.m. The . Student Union Wright Life Editor Quad Emily Kaiser Saturday, May 5: Crossing Wright Life Writers Saturday, April 28: into Digital Dimensions: 2012 Megan Constable Night of Worship: 7-9 p.m. Movie Night - Man Chief Pl1otographer on a Ledge: Conference on Multimodal Chelsea Hall 120 Medical Sciences 7-9 p.m., 9-11 p.m. 120 Medical Composition, Student Union, Photographers Sciences Rooms El56, El63, Christian Cone-Lombarte and El75 Kyle Wilkinson Saturday, April 21 : Graphics Manager International Friendship Affair: Wednesday, May 2: Sunday, May 6: Greek Week Jonathon Waters Ad/Business Manager 1-5 p.m. Student Union Apollo Barbeque and Basketball Game: Friends and Family Cookout Andrew Roller Room 5-9 p.m. Woods Basketball Court Kick-Off, Alumni Circle (behind Ad Graphics Manager Jolene Pohl Student Union) Ad Reps Tuesday, April 24: Thursday, May 3: Caelynn Enneking Get Rowdy!: 7-11 p.m. Student Pool Party: 8:30-11 :30 Student Kristin Turner Monday, May 7: Greek Week Web Editor Union Apollo Room Union Pool Field Day, Rinzler Sports Complex Luke James Football Field Circulation Manager Andrew Pratt Friday, April 27: Friday, May 4: Faculty Adviser April Craze: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Stu­ Greek Step Show: 7-11 p.m. Jeffrey John dent Union Atrium McLin Gym, Nutter Center The Guardian is printed weekly during the regular school year. 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(http ://www.noh8campaign.com/), This past Friday (the 13th), Wright the campaign has accumulated over State' Rainbow Alliance played 20,000 pictures of people who spoke host to an event in attempt to raise ut against hatred ba ed on sexual awareness of equality- thus breaking orientation. the annual streak of "misfortune" in This number, though, is increasing the universe. at an unimaginably rapid rate as more In concordance to the the NOH8 and more colleges participate in this campaign, Rainbow Alliance put "photographic protest." together a tremendously successful Since its creation, NOH8 has photo shoot. enlightened many to the omnipresent NOH8 is a LGBT-friendly (Lesbian, discrimination that burdens Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) charitable homosexuals and transexuals on a organization that was created in daily basis. response to California's passing of And believe it or not, this burden Proposition 8 in 2008. hits close to home at WSU. When This amendment in California's asked if prejudice and bullying state Constitution deemed same- targeted at LGBT students were still sex marriage unlawful. The wildly issues that plagues Wright State's successful gimmick behind the NOH8 campus, Abi Galligan responded with campaign was conceived by celebrity an adamant "definitely." photographer Adam Bouska. Galligan is in charge of public Bouska began photographing relations within and outside of the celebrities and activists alike -- all Rainbow Alliance. Galligan elaborated of whom were against Proposition with, "Even though Wright State takes 8 -- with white t-shirts on and duct a lot of preventative measures to keep tape stuck over their mouths. Subjects the campus harassment-free, these are also display "NOH8" written on their still things we need to be concerned cheek. about." Despite how unorthodox the However, thanks to the Rainbow models' ensemble may seem, a Alliance, those whose voices have powerful message is being conveyed. been silenced or have had to struggle In essence, by covering their with their identity due to society, can mouths with duct tape, models are rest assured that there is a community demonstrating the societal-imposed waiting with open and supportive silence members of the LGBT arms. community are forced to endure. Rainbow Alliance not only treats Proposition 8 and legislation of the the events it sponsors as a form of a form of support like have compromised the resonance activism, but also Rainbow Alliance Program Director Isaac Tobler poses for a NOH8 campaign picture. in the voices of homosexuals and and solidarity. The NOH8 photo shoot transgenders - thus compromised serves as a prime example. to Macy, will continue to foster are too timid or unnecessarily ashamed their role in American society. The Wright State rallied more interest in the growing support for the LGBT of their sexual orientation and gender iconic duct tape is, in essence, a the NOH8 photo shoot more so than community and the LGBT students at identity to use their own. manifestation of this unfair silence. any of the individuals who coordinated Wright State. Until society bursts through the Although the symbolism behind it had expected. "In the coming year, we will barrier of "tolerance" and progresses the white shirts isn't quite as "I think the event was absolutely focus on education and awareness; into the realm of "acceptance" LGBT profound, they still play a key role in effective," said Rainbow Alliance students need to understand what rights activists will continue their the photographic silent protest. By President, Andy Macy. "We had LGBT individuals have to go noble crusade. standing in front of a white tapestry, approximately 50 people show up, all through everyday. We will tackle Until we, as human beings, learn clad in white, the models emphasize of whom participated. Even a family homophobia." to disregard sexual preferences and their faces, drawing the viewer's of five attended the photo shoot." As the battle for social justice rages gender identity in determining the attention to the message scrawled Macy said, "After the shoot, our onward, the Rainbow Alliance will value one has in society, organizations across their cheek and the tape stifling Facebook page was covered in positive continuously prove itself to be an like Rainbow Alliance will remain their voice. responses to the event! Next year, unyielding proponent for equality and a beacon of light for those in the With these key aesthetic though, we hope to make the NOH8 a powerful voice - one for those who minority. components and a little photo­ photo shoot even bigger. Rainbow manipulation (you know, to make Alliance would really like to tum this What do you think about the their eyes brighter and such), NOH8 event into a tradition and celebrate has created a well-marketed campaign NOH8 annually." NOH8 campaign? Tell us on against LGBT discrimination that Another NOH8 photo shoot isn't the facebook at facebook.com/ greatly appeals to our "digital only exciting thing in store for Wright generation." State. Rainbow Alliance, according theguardianonline w w w. the guardian on Ii n e. com 4 lrn;IGUARDIAN I Wednesday,Aprill8,20121 NEW Stay safe during tornado season Chayna Carswell with taking shelter from severe students. weather updates- Be alert on all Contributing Writer weather conditions with the tunnel 1. Do not call University Police or updates that the siren systems are [email protected] system however the EM Department dial 911- Calling the police will not giving. It is important to stay quiet is working to develop new safety Tornado season has primarily hit benefit you in a emergency situation.