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of six Tiffin University Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Supporters (GLASS) members and two faculty members from the diversity committee attended the largest LGBT conference for college students in America: the Midwest Bisexual Lesbian Gay Transgender Ally College Conference (MBLGTACC). The conference was full of educational workshops, sessions, speakers, and entertainment, as well as a hugely diverse group of people. Many of the sessions at the conference were aimed at students who are involved in campus organizations outside the LGBT community. Hearing the speakers information about what schools are now offering laid out a list of new possibilities. For instance, many speakers offered students information on minorities in the LGBT society. Not only did the speakers have a lot of material to offer, but there was a wide selection of people in attendance that exchanged information with each other as well. A vast percentage of the attendees were there to support each other and gain more knowledge. The environment had a tendency to be slightly controversial, yet overtly friendly. Attendance was over 2,000 this was the largest the conference has ever been which proves that the number of college students concerned with the LGBT college experience is growing. The national group, Campus Pride, has the philosophy that, Every student has the right to a safe learning environment where they can learn, live and grow academically and socially. As

March 2013

LGBT and Ally Students and Faculty Gain Helpful Knowledge

Emily Stant Staff Writer LGBT issues are not a common topic at Tiffin University. However, Tiffin University does have a diversity committee made up of TU faculty and staff to assist the President in matters of diversity at the University, including LGBT issues. Having this committee is a positive step in helping students assimilate to the diverse culture of Tiffin University. A few weeks ago, a group a result, campuses have the power and responsibility to enact policies, programs and practices that work to enhance the campus climate for all students -- including LGBT and Ally students. Ethan Hug, a sophomore here at TU, was one of the six students in attendance at the conference. He believes there are many enhancements that can be done at TU with proper utilization of information gained by the students and faculty who went to MBLGTACC.

Julie Banks Staff Writer

The Cast of The Curious Savage Tells All

grade. Wegner is playing the part of Mrs. Savage, a well-off woman who was sent to live in a sanitarium, called The Cloisters, because her children want control of the family estate. Paige Hanson, who will be playing the part of a patient at The Cloisters, discussed a scary experience on stage when she had to improvise part of a scene when another actress missed her entrance after getting her costume stuck in a chair back stage! It was an adrenaline rush! Thankfully, however, If a mistake wasnt noticed, it didnt happen. Or at least that is the philosophy of Graham Altizer, who will be playing the doctor in charge at the sanitarium. Of course, thats easy for him to say because he never feels nervous before going on stage. My nerves get to me after the last performance. All the huge lounge back there, and we sit on couches and eat bonbons and carry on. But thats not true. We barely have enough room to move around each other. Its rushed, its cramped, and everyone sweats a lot. In regards to TUs lack of a dressing room, Reed stated, A friend of mine asked me if I was afraid that the boys look at me when Im changing, to which I replied, Weve got too much work to do for that. Despite this urgency, other cast members still agree that sitting backstage mostly consists of some laughing, a little bit of dancing, and a whole lot of worrying about your lines. But what is it like from the directors point of view? Dr. Mary Grennen said that she doesnt get butterflies like actors do. Instead, her anxiety revolves around making sure the cast and crew are doing their jobs. The role of director is both artistic and managerial, and the final weeks are exhausting. However, that weariness quickly becomes sheer enjoyment once the performance begins. She loves seeing the students months of hard work come together to create a wonderful performance. The Curious Savage will be playing in Osceola Theatre April 12th at 8:00 p.m., April 13th at 8:00 p.m., and April 14th at 3:00 p.m. Tickets are $4, and proceeds go toward improving the theatre department at Tiffin University.

The lights dim. The curtains open. A single spotlight shines in your eyes obscuring the faces of the over one hundred people sitting before you. You must remember your lines, your cues, your entrances, and your exits or risk ruining the show. Sound scary? Well, this is how it feels to be an actor. Or is it? If youve ever wondered how it feels to be onstage, read on as some of the stars of Tiffin Universitys next production, The Curious Savage, reveal what they feel like when performing. Emma Wegner, the lead in the upcoming production, still gets butterflies like nobodys business even though she has been acting since the third

nervousness I didnt feel suddenly comes all at once and makes me wonder how I could have done better. Jamie Reed, who will be playing the part of a patient at The Cloisters, says that the action backstage is as active as it is onstage. I think people think theres a

CURIOUS SAVAGE PLAY INFORMATION April 12, 13, & 14. The curtains will rise at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, April 12 & 13, and at 3 p.m. on Sunday April 14. Performances will take place in TUs Osceola Theatre. Tickets ($4.00 each) will be available at the door, and the play is open to the public. The cast: Paige Hanson, Aaron Stewart, Jamie Reed, Taylor Tackett, Nicole Beard, Justin Grimes, Tyler Bell, Cari Lyczek-Roser, Emma Wegner, Julie Banks, and Graham Altizer.

22nd International Dinner 2013: Expect An Entertaining Night

Ella Rohn Co-Editor The 22nd Annual International Dinner is hitting the TU campus yet again with the theme The United Colors of TU. Dust off your tails and heels because it is going to be a great evening. The event starts on Saturday, March 23rd, at 5:30pm, in the Tiffin University gymnasium, with a session of milling around, pictures, chatting with ambassadors from different countries, and then getting food. Headlining the event is Raq the Casbah, an eclectic group playing various world music selections and featuring a belly dancer. We will also have the TU Choir, student performers, and salsa dancers to round out the entertainment for the evening. Intenational Student Services are breaking out all the stops for the the annual event. It is one of the biggest dinners of TUs year. Tickets will be sold all of this week and at the door, but they are going fast. Each ticket is $10, it is open to the public, and whole tables are for sale for $80. To purchase tickets, please see Rachel Crooks, Deidre Herdlick, Jamie Marinis, any World Student Association member, or anyone in the International Student Services office. For more information please contact Rachel Crooks, 419448-3369, crooksrn@tiffin.edu

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