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The School Board has released official statements regarding the Governor Youngkins new policies regarding transgender students in Virginia public schools. (Graphic by Kaylah Curley)

School Board speaks against Youngkin’s transgender student policies

Kaylah Curley and Sophia Borghesani November 5, 2022

In a policy released by Republican Governor Glenn Younkin earlier this school year,  new guidelines have been introduced concerning the rights of transgender students in the Commonwealth of Virginia.  These...

Meridian has gender neutral bathrooms, which can be used by all students, providing safety to trans and non-binary students. However, not all students in Virginia have this luxury. (Photo by Anna Goldenberg)

Youngkin’s recent transgender policies could cause a lot of harm

Anna Goldenberg, News Editor October 10, 2022

Every day, thousands of transgender and non-binary students in Virginia are forced to cope with the humiliation that comes with being misgendered, deadnamed, and bullied. New model policies released...

Gender neutral bathroom sign

Following national debates, Mason establishes gender neutral bathrooms

Laura Whitaker, Editor-in-Chief January 31, 2017

The plaques on the staff bathrooms in the science hallway have recently been changed to become “more accessible to everyone.” GM Principal Mr. Matt Hills asked the maintenance team to replace the male...

Do not call me “it”

Do not call me “it”

Sierra Sulc, Editor-in-Chief November 25, 2016

“It” is a pronoun used to represent an inanimate thing understood, previously mentioned, about to be mentioned, or present in the immediate context. There is talk among some groups and companies...

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