National Coming Out Day

Angelica Peña, Photographer

To celebrate Coming Out Day, nationally observed on October 11, CSUSM’s LGBTQA+ Pride Center held a u-hour event on October 12. This event spreads awareness of LGBTQA+ issues and honors all those who come out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, asexual, etc. The LGBTQA+ Pride Center observes this day with events like the Coming Out Monologues

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On Thursday, October 12 during u-hour, students celebrate National coming out day with ice cream and impromptu dancing.
During u-hour on October 12, Students learn more about the Pride Center and the various events that they hold throughout the year, including the Coming Out Monologues.
Student, Jocelyne Peizalez, proudly holds the bisexual flag in celebration of CSUSM’s National Coming Out Day event on October 12.
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During u-hour on October 12, student representatives, Gabrielle Gilbert and Dinora Rodriguez, happily stand ready to share information about the Pride Center and the events they hold.
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On October 12 during u-hour, police dog, Armor, joins the Coming Out Day celebration that was held by the Pride Center.
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Student, Jocelyne Peizalez pets police dog, Armor, during the Pride Center’s National Coming Out Day celebration on October 12.
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On Thursday, October 12 students relax in the sun and eat ice cream for National Coming Out day.