Posts Tagged: college
In Support of More Than a Single Story
We at OneWheaton are extremely proud of the LGBTQ students and students allies who took part in the demonstration before chapel. We are particularly heartened by Professor Butterfield’s comment about the students’ perceptions of safety at Wheaton: “I learned
In Support of More Than a Single Story
We at OneWheaton are extremely proud of the LGBTQ students and students allies who took part in the demonstration before chapel. We are particularly heartened by Professor Butterfield’s comment about the students’ perceptions of safety at Wheaton: “I learned
The Power of One
The Power of One: My Wheaton College Coming Out Story My name is Kristi. I attended Wheaton in 1997-98. I started my journey at Wheaton knowing I was gay, but hoping that some revelation, inspired by the Christian community
The Power of One
The Power of One: My Wheaton College Coming Out Story My name is Kristi. I attended Wheaton in 1997-98. I started my journey at Wheaton knowing I was gay, but hoping that some revelation, inspired by the Christian community
Not the Only Story
By Amy Jensen Class of 2008 We passed around paint-flecked mugs of tea as people gathered in the loft of the Adams Art Building on that evening in early spring, 2007. Thirty or so people, queer and allied, closeted, out,
Not the Only Story
By Amy Jensen Class of 2008 We passed around paint-flecked mugs of tea as people gathered in the loft of the Adams Art Building on that evening in early spring, 2007. Thirty or so people, queer and allied, closeted, out,
A Christian Liberal Arts Education, Minus the Tampons
By Arik Bjorn, Class of 1995 and OneWheaton Ally (Read more by Arik Bjorn) Author’s Note: This article is not likely to be endorsed by the administration of Wheaton College nor referenced in any presentation by Dr. Paul Tripp in a
A Christian Liberal Arts Education, Minus the Tampons
By Arik Bjorn, Class of 1995 and OneWheaton Ally (Read more by Arik Bjorn) Author’s Note: This article is not likely to be endorsed by the administration of Wheaton College nor referenced in any presentation by Dr. Paul Tripp in a
Coming Home
Editor’s Note: This article first appeared in OneWheaton’s October 2013 newsletter. To sign up for our monthly newsletter, please email one@onewheaton.com. I walked into St. Mark’s church with my heart in my throat. I had been both dreading and hoping
Coming Home
Editor’s Note: This article first appeared in OneWheaton’s October 2013 newsletter. To sign up for our monthly newsletter, please email one@onewheaton.com. I walked into St. Mark’s church with my heart in my throat. I had been both dreading and hoping
An Open Letter from Odd Man Out Brent Bailey
An Open Letter to LGBT or Same-Sex Attracted Freshmen at Christian Colleges and Universities Brent, a guest to Untold, shares his experiences and advice. To LGBT or same-sex attracted freshmen starting this fall at Christian colleges and universities: Five years ago,
An Open Letter from Odd Man Out Brent Bailey
An Open Letter to LGBT or Same-Sex Attracted Freshmen at Christian Colleges and Universities Brent, a guest to Untold, shares his experiences and advice. To LGBT or same-sex attracted freshmen starting this fall at Christian colleges and universities: Five years ago,
A Prof Took a Risk and Opened a Big Door For Me
In the mid seventies when I was first at Wheaton (class of 1977) an event happened that stands out in my memories of my undergrad years. One of my professors suggested we go with him to visit a special Bible
A Prof Took a Risk and Opened a Big Door For Me
In the mid seventies when I was first at Wheaton (class of 1977) an event happened that stands out in my memories of my undergrad years. One of my professors suggested we go with him to visit a special Bible
Letter to my Freshman Self
Letter to my Freshman Self Dear Freshman Matt, Let’s just get this out of the way: I’m not going to send you the winning lottery numbers for the next five years. Please. You should have thought about the possibility of
Letter to my Freshman Self
Letter to my Freshman Self Dear Freshman Matt, Let’s just get this out of the way: I’m not going to send you the winning lottery numbers for the next five years. Please. You should have thought about the possibility of
Hiding at Wheaton
Hiding at Wheaton As an undergrad, I hide from myself. My sophomore year, I fall in love with a man with relief. When stray thoughts enter my mind, I am creative. I am drawn to her face or her curves
Hiding at Wheaton
Hiding at Wheaton As an undergrad, I hide from myself. My sophomore year, I fall in love with a man with relief. When stray thoughts enter my mind, I am creative. I am drawn to her face or her curves
Not standard, but normal
I’m one of those gay men who had a long journey to acknowledging his sexuality and an even longer one to coming out. It wasn’t until I was nearly twenty-two that could admit to myself that I was gay and
Not standard, but normal
I’m one of those gay men who had a long journey to acknowledging his sexuality and an even longer one to coming out. It wasn’t until I was nearly twenty-two that could admit to myself that I was gay and
From Hostility to Action
Hostility. I grew up in one of the most conservative areas in the US, good ol’ West Michigan. Growing up, I did not give much thought to sexuality (sex, yes). It was normal for guys to like girls and
From Hostility to Action
Hostility. I grew up in one of the most conservative areas in the US, good ol’ West Michigan. Growing up, I did not give much thought to sexuality (sex, yes). It was normal for guys to like girls and
A (former) Prof & Always a Walking Partner
I’m a straight, happily married woman, a mother, grandmother, and former Wheaton professor. I am allied, but not in the typical ways, with OneWheaton members, family members, and various other students from several Christian colleges and universities. Having three gay
A (former) Prof & Always a Walking Partner
I’m a straight, happily married woman, a mother, grandmother, and former Wheaton professor. I am allied, but not in the typical ways, with OneWheaton members, family members, and various other students from several Christian colleges and universities. Having three gay