Latter-day LGBTQ+: Melissa Heaton
Melissa Heaton* knows she’s been pansexual for a while. She describes that as being attracted to people based on who they are, not based on their outward appearance or gender….
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Latter-day LGBTQ+: Preston Jenkins
Preston Jenkins, a junior studying public relations at UVU, was the second of nine kids in his LDS family. Preston knew that he was born gay. When he hit puberty,…
Living through the COVID-19 pandemic as a high risk student
The year 2020 will definitely go down in history, especially UVU history. On March 11, WHO officially declared the COVID-19 virus as a pandemic. In response, many businesses closed and…
Latter-day LGBTQ+: Kendra Hamblin
Kendra Hamblin’s coming out story is quite unique. During the general conference in fall 2017, a semi-annual broadcasted meeting for LDS members, President Dallin H. Oaks spoke on a topic…
Latter-day LGBTQ+: Daniel Little
Daniel Little, a sophomore studying political science, was born in St. George and has lived in Highland most of his life. After returning home from his mission in New York…
Latter-day LGBTQ+: Connor Smith
Connor Smith* spends many mornings praying in his car, putting his head on the steering wheel, looking up at God and just talking to him. Connor describes his relationship with…
Latter-day LGBTQ+: Katie Brown
Katie Brown* was sitting in sacrament meeting when the controversial 2015 policy was read. It hurt to hear, and she was immediately horrified and frustrated. Even though she had emotionally…
Latter-Day LGBTQ+: LeGrande Lolo
LeGrande Lolo, a modern dance junior at UVU, can be seen laughing with friends, sharing his heart through dance and trying to make others smile. He’s a son, a believer…
Latter-day LGBTQ+: Personal experiences of growing up LGBTQ+ in the LDS faith
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ stance on LGBTQ+ issues has often been a topic of discussion for many members and non-members alike. For those that are both…
