Minor Adventures

My original idea was to cover the controversy that was the movement of the “Now, Then, and Always” art exhibit. The Poly Post, however, printed their two stories about it before I could submit my assignment, so I changed it to a piece about the reactions of three different students. 

My biggest issue was trying not to copy or reiterate what the Post had said. I did not want to make it as if I was plagiarizing, so I had to be careful. I had also wanted to find someone who was opposed to or offended by the exhibit, but, honestly, my time management skills suck, and I ran out of time. I did, however, find someone who was indifferent about the whole ordeal, and had a very different opinion than what I thought. My sources came to an openly gay student, an ally, and someone who neither supported nor condemned the LGBTQIA movement.

As for myself, when I went to go see the exhibit for myself, I was really interested in what I saw. I was moved by some of the artwork. For example, there is a piece that shows an unconscious male with the word “Fag” displayed on his shirt, and the work was titled something along the lines of “Any Day Not Ending in ‘-day.’” It really puts out the issue of bullying and the persecution of open LGBTQIA people.

I have friends and family members who are openly gay, and I could only imagine what kind of pain they have gone through or are going through. This exhibit really helps those who are not familiar with the ongoing issues to somewhat comprehend what goes on in the LGBTQIA community.