By FIONA MATTHEWS
Identity
Saint Rose is a diverse and accepting community. Everyone here has somewhere they fit in this giant puzzle. Some may not have found their niche quite yet, and that is okay. One club that may be able to help, in which this is my second year being a member, is Identity. Identity is Saint Rose’s version of a Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) where everyone is welcome. Anyone with an open mind, whether they identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans*, queer, asexual, an ally of the community, or any other shade found on the rainbow, is welcome there. There is always someone willing to give advice, or offer a listening ear and an open mind to anyone in need. For those who need living, breathing proof, we can also offer a confirmation that it does indeed get better.
Coming from a high school where we did not have a GSA, I can fully attest to how much of a difference being a part of the Identity family made in my college experience. It gave me somewhere I could go and be myself, and finally accept myself for the queer I am. That freedom to be yourself is an essential part of the college experience. Here at Saint Rose, you can create a whole new persona, and if that includes coming out or being an ally, Identity is the place for you.
Identity does a variety of events that benefit the community in addition to being extremely fun. In the past, there were events such as the HIV/AIDS’s dinner, Kathy Griffin at the Palace Theater, Ally Week, and Pride Week (including the Drag Show).
Meetings are 7:30 pm in Lima Basement so come be a part of our community!
