HIV

cover for an article about monkeypox and the gay community

We Cannot Label Monkeypox as Solely an LGBTQ+ Disease

Kylie Clifton, Loyola Marymount University

Because of the high rates of infection in the gay community in New York City, it is critical to avoid stigmatization.…

August 29, 2022

Harvey Weinstein escorted by police officer in article about events other than COVID-19 that took place in March

7 Events From March Other Than the COVID-19 Pandemic

Vaishnavi Kalyana, College of DuPage

Due to the coronavirus, many events have been pushed out of the news cycle. Here are a few headlines that have flown under the radar.…

March 26, 2020

In an article discussing the dangers of stigma and prejudice during a viral pandemic, a man is pictured on the streets with a face mask to prevent a higher chance of catching an illness.

What Can the AIDS/HIV Crisis Really Teach Us About Coronavirus?

Nina Dutta, Occidental College

Drawing parallels from the AIDS/HIV crisis, the U.S. government should be held accountable and push past stigmas and prejudices in order to stop the pandemic.…

March 23, 2020

Frank Ocean Reappears In the Mainstream With PrEP+ Night Club

Cynthia Vasquez, Rutgers University, New Brunswick

The artist addresses the HIV/AIDS crisis with his club nights, but not without some controversy from activist circles.…

October 26, 2019

‘Queer Eye’ Star Jonathan Van Ness Comes Out Again

Chris Meng, Pomona College

In sharing his HIV-positive status in his new memoir, the 'Queer Eye' star opens up an important dialogue.…

October 4, 2019

How Grindr Is Taking Steps to Promote the Sexual Health of their Users

Samantha Jorgens, Central Michigan University

Grindr’s more recent features create a more inclusive environment for users while also reminding them to get HIV testing.…

May 4, 2018

Here’s What to Do if You Suspect You Have an STI

Lizzy Spangler, University of North Texas

Unfortunately, STIs are a common mistake in college, and the first thing you'll want to do is avoid the urge to break down and freak out.…

December 8, 2017

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