2008 Woodie Awards
Group hosts event to spread equality
Chelsea Brown
Issue date: 2/25/08 Section: Lifestyles
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The Hypothetically Speaking Tour consists of spoken word and folk singing and is sponsored by Starbucks.
The University Center commons area was transformed into a coffee house with free pastries and coffee, and the lights were dimmed and candles were lit to provide ambiance similar to that of a café.
Although FMU students have a wide range of ethnicities and racial backgrounds, students still seem to segregate themselves.
Hypothetically Speaking gave GLBSA a chance to bring different people together.
The performers exhibited a wide range of talents, from reading spoken-word poetry to playing guitar and singing. One performer, Corey Houlihan, sang and recited poetry detailing what she's witnessed throughout the years and provided her opinion about the lack of acceptance for people who live nontraditional lifestyles.
"Frustrating things happens because these things are fueled on ignorance," Houlihan said.
Carmen Fleming, an FMU graduate, sang about lighter topics such as love.
Although society has become more accepting of homosexuality, many people say there still is a long way to go.
Junior Nick Walker, a member of GLBSA, said the organization is open to all students.
GLBSA holds different events around campus throughout the year. Currently, members are holding educational events to help people become more open-minded. They also help with the community, including a service project they did last year during spring break.
During that week, they cleaned up the Gay and Lesbian Center in Myrtle Beach.
The goal of GLBSA is to show students that, regardless of the life they lead, they can still come together and have a good time.
"It doesn't matter what your sexuality is," Walker said. "We accept you for who you are."
GLBSA holds meetings every Thursday at 6 p.m. in the old café area of the University Center.
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