It is rather sad there is no requirement, since LGB students are likely to need a comforting atmosphere. University support for lesbian, gay and bisexual students is not very forthcoming. All of the support is done by students, and all of the education on LGBT issues is done by students. Also, the University's ultra-conservative atmosphere is not conducive to helping students come out of the closet. Many choose not to rather than openly deal with the University's unfriendly atmosphere.
Words are powerful tools to change opinion.
The University would positively benefit from the open forum a publication on LGBT issues would provide. It would let LGBT students know they are not alone, and give the rest of the community a chance to leave bigotry for understanding. By stigmatizing homosexuality, we have deprived our fellow students of their peace of mind and we have deprived ourselves of the chance to build an open dialogue on the subject. Starting this month, Our Own will be distributed at the University. Our Own also is trying to begin covering LGBT issues at the University.