Myles Allan, University of New Haven

There seems to be a poor standard of queer representation in media, but this historical comedy is about to change that.

Rebecca Trevathan, University of Texas at Austin

While the show was missed, particularly for its excellent LGBTQ+ representation, fans will get the chance to catch up with their favorite characters shortly.

Jenna Amore, Oakland University

The plot holes are big enough to fit a pack of hellhounds, but no one can deny their love for the series’s annoyingly attractive and lovable characters.

Zach Terrillion, Oberlin College

Some members of the LGBTQ+ community look askance at more femme expression among gay men. It’s time to embrace this aspect of the community instead.

Ian Linn, Oberlin College

While the show seeks to fight stereotypes by taking them to the extreme, it doesn’t go nearly far enough to make a meaningful statement.

Lauren Sung, University of Georgia

Batman’s most iconic sidekick recently came out as bisexual in an issue of ‘Batman Urban Legends.’ It’s a big step for representation, but queerness has a long history in DC comics.

Lauren Sung, University of Georgia

An idea that’s back up for discussion because of the latest Billie Eilish video, the term refers to media alluding to queer representation, but never delivering upon it. 

Kirtika Sharad, George Washington University

It’s on social media and in fan fiction: Many fans of the boy band like to speculate that Louis Tomlinson and Harry Styles are in a secret romantic relationship. Is it just fun, or is it fetishization?

Haven Worley, University of Rochester

‘F— Anyone Who’s Not A Sea Blob’ can come across as disjointed at points, but when it sticks to its central theme, it creates something gut-wrenching.

Emily Jewett, University of San Diego

Even without clear representation, Miss Honey offers a wonderful example to queer youth.

McKenna Uzelac, Columbia University

While the lyrics and sonic presence of his latest remix album, ‘Crush: The Remixes,’ speak to the LGBT+ experience, you don’t have to be queer to enjoy the music.

Katherine Brand, University of Michigan

Kacen Callender’s young adult novel features a queer trans person of color amid friendships, love and a heartwarming journey of self-acceptance.

Audrey Martin, Boston University

There are now more LGBTQ+ focused biopics, movies, TV shows and other forms of media, but it’s not LGBTQ+ actors who are telling these stories.

Chase Cutarelli, Columbia University

America’s LGBTQ+ community should be recognized on the National Mall, alongside other minorities within the country.

Emma Smith, Wesleyan University

The depiction of queer people on the show’s fifth season is reigniting questions about how LGBTQ+ characters are portrayed in the media.

Emma Smith, Wesleyan University

Hulu’s ‘Love, Simon’ spin-off, with its complex story about sexuality and understanding oneself, is just what the teenage high school television canon needs.

Emma Smith, Wesleyan University

It isn’t safe to host parades and parties this year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy some LGBTQ pride in your living room.

Rose Younglove, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Although we’re finally seeing positive depictions of the LGBTQ+ community in film and television, that was definitely not always the case.

Caleb Dukes, Rice University

Whether it’s autism or addiction, the long-running kids show continues to engage with pressing matters in our current social and political climate.

Audrey Bowers, Butler University

Expect your ears to be blown away.

Shashank Rao, University of Michigan

‘Love, Simon’ is being hailed for its ‘revolutionary normalcy,’ but is appearing ‘normal’ all queer people can hope for on the silver screen?