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Utica United hosts movie night

Quinn Johnston, Online Reporter • October 30, 2019

On Oct. 17 after school, Utica United hosted a movie night. The movie they have selected is "Beetlejuice," which is over an hour long, meaning they had to split the film into two club sessions to completely...

They/Them/Theirs Pronouns: What are they?

Parker Hopkins, Digital Editor-in-Chief • September 24, 2019

In a recent Twitter post, singer Sam Smith announced that they use they/them pronouns. This comes a few months after they announced that they were non-binary. Many people have questioned this choice, claiming...

Utica United holds first meeting of year

Quinn Johnston, Online Editor • September 14, 2019

Utica United or GSA (Gender-Sexuality-Alliance) is an all inclusive club created to bring acceptance into Utica. It mainly focuses on sexuality and gender identity, and all are welcome. On September...

What is Pride Month?

Parker Hopkins, Editor • June 12, 2019

Starting on June 1, you've probably seen an increase in rainbow flags on various social media sites. That's because June is known as LGBTQ+ Pride month. It was named this to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall...

Utica United displays pride

Parker Hopkins, Editor • January 7, 2019

Utica United decorated their display case on Friday, January 4. However, the club did more than just vamp up last year's design. This year, they gave a purpose to the case: education. "We want the...

“Love, Simon” is amazing step forward for LGBTQ+ representation

Parker Hopkins, Guest Reporter • April 25, 2018

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard of the new coming-of-age film, “Love, Simon”. The film tells the story of 17-year-old Simon Spier (portrayed by Nick Robinson),...

Love, Utica United

Parker Hopkins, Guest Reporter • April 25, 2018

Grab the popcorn and slushies, because it’s movie time for Utica United. Warning: This may contain spoilers for “Love, Simon.” The club went to see the new film “Love, Simon” Mar. 16 after...

Utica United holds potluck

Parker Hopkins, Guest Reporter • December 15, 2017

Utica United members were potluck-y on Friday, Dec. 1, when the club held a potluck for World AIDS Day. The potluck was organized by the club’s officers and adviser, teacher Julie Wright, and occurred...

Utica United plans activities to support LGBTQ students

Kevin Pengili, Guest Reporter • November 15, 2016

Whether they're a member of the LGBTQ community or straight, students have been showing their support through Utica United, a gay-straight alliance that was created two years ago. Currently comprised of...