An editorial
discussing a recent LGBT "educational" event from the Columbia
University newspaper, the Spectator (no relation):
Because of an editorial mistake, the original version misstated
that Columbia Queer Alliance was responsible for Queer
Awareness Month. While CQA and QuAM collaborate on some
programs, QuAM is its own unique group. The editorial also
misstated that a giant inflatable penis was part of QuAM's
opening tabling. It was in fact part of a different campus
event.
At AmSpec we would never, ever, ever make the mistake of
assuming the Columbia Queer Alliance is one and the same as the
Queer Awareness Month group.
Speaking of important lessons learned, the Spectator
sprays more wisdom onto an unassuming audience:
Future QuAM organizers should recognize that not all Columbia
students are comfortable enough in their own skin for an
explicit celebration of their sexuality. The month-long event
is a celebration of the LBGT community, but it must be sure to
focus on awareness and education before revelry.
Here here! Now for the true moral of the tale:
No student should be so overwhelmed by the more explicit
revelry during Queer Awareness Month that he or she misses its
effective educational programming.
Man, that is so true.
