Musings from a formerly closeted religious non-swearer Ren Zhang (they/them) // Contributor Cameron Skorulski (he/him) // Illustrator Rachel Lu (she/her) // Illustrator If you’ve ever reflected on the different types…
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Top 5 Gayest Books
“What? I’m not homophobic, I’m an ally!” Ren Zhang (they/them) // Contributor Millie Beatch (she/her) // Web Illustrator It’s Halloween month, and that means the gays are coming out to…
Aging Out Showcases Vancouver at It’s Queerest
Breanne Williamson talks the premiere of her second short film and the community that made it a reality Gwen Pemberton (she/her) // Arts & Culture Editor Hannah Bontinen (she/her) Illustrator…
Shoebox Art: The Gallery on Wheels
Sara Quine is bringing local art to a wider audience at prices that don’t cost more than your monthly grocery bill Gwen Pemberton (she/her) // Arts & Culture Editor Tin…
Jingling of Keys
A Closer Look at the Charms That Represent Our Personalities Lea Krusemeyer (She/Her) // Staff Writer Chelle Lussi (any) // Illustrator When it comes to self-expression, keychains have emerged as…
Let Me Be Perfectly Queer
Over the last few years, queer authors and writers have taken over the world of fiction. With so many books out there, it’s hard to pick which one to start…
How Doc Martens Became a Staple in Lesbian’s Closets
In the 1960s, Dr. Klaus created the infamous 1460 Doc Martens with air-cushioned soles. He showcased the prototype to a friend from university, and production began shortly after using surplus military supplies. Once released to the public, the clunky boot was adopted by older women who had a knack for sensible footwear. Doc Martens gained popularity in the 70s among members of counterculture circles, activists, punks and the queer community. A big factor in their adoption by those on the margins of society was their price tag, accessibility and availability in secondhand shops.
The Last Great American Queerbait
Why a “ship” on a genre television show is proof of decades of queer erasure Anonymous // Writer Thea Pham // Illustrator To understand the fervour behind queer “ships”—a term used…
We Need to Have Higher Standards
Centuries of trauma led by the Catholic Church cannot be healed by a few statements Emma Mendez // ContributorCoralie Mayer-Traynor // Illustrator As the end of October neared, the world,…