( Photo / Suraj Thapa Magar ) Tierra McCall Staff Writer Troy University’s Spectrum Alliance is a club focused on the representation and acceptance of those on the LGBTQ+ spectrum and their allies. According to the club’s Facebook page, “The goal of the Spectrum Alliance is to provide a safe zone to all students and members of the surrounding community without discrimination.” The club holds meetings that touch on a variety of subjects – ranging from educational and informational to open discussions. Some topics that are discussed include LGBTQ+…
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Spectrum Alliance’s annual event promotes second chance for prom
Lacey Alexander Staff Writer Spectrum Alliance at Troy University is giving college students the opportunity to have prom again — this time with fewer rules. Spectrum will be hosting a “Second Chance Prom” this weekend, an event that encourages attendees to bring whatever date and wear whatever attire they want. Carleigh Sherman, a junior business major from Tulsa, Oklahoma, and the current president of Spectrum, said the event has been happening annually for over seven years and has always been for anyone who wanted to try prom again. “A lot…
Read MoreSpectrum celebrates Halloween, hosts annual Rocky Horror Picture Show
Mynecia Steele Staff Writer In honor of Halloween, Spectrum Alliance hosted its annual Rocky Horror Picture Show. This year’s turnout was larger than past showings, according to Julian Carroll, a junior political science major from Dayton, Ohio, and public relations chair of Spectrum. This event “gives people a chance to dress up and go out and have some fun,” said Carleigh Sherman, a sophomore global business major from Tulsa, Oklahoma, and president of Spectrum Alliance. Before the movie showing, a costume contest was held. The contest was free to enter,…
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