PRISM at TCNJ

PRISM is the first queer-straight alliance at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ). We aim to create a safe, comfortable, and nurturing environment for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans*, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, Ally, Asexual, Pansexual, Polyamorous, Two-Spirited, etc. (LGBTQQIAAPP2S*, referred to as queer for the remainder of this text) individuals. PRISM strives for acceptance and equality for all people regardless of gender expression, gender identity, sex, sexuality, age, race, religion, ethnicity, ability, socioeconomic status, health status, or immigration status. Our goal is to educate and advocate on TCNJ's campus as well as the greater Mercer County area. PRISM also acts as a support system and social outlet for its members.

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Hey y’all! We have a discord server! Link is in our bio! But also it is here: https://discord.gg/3PkFuZ https://www.instagram.com/p/B-ndiVyH1MI/?igshid=1mtqa49iyk67

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PRISM is having a hot chocolate fundraiser on Friday! February 21 in the Brower Student Center during meal equiv! Come out for hot coco for a $1! https://www.instagram.com/p/B8ysQo2Hp8p/?igshid=r8n8dzwtifyc

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PRISM is CoSponsoring Disability Pride’s event, "Day of Mourning" on February 26, 2020 in Education Building 113 from 4PM-5PM! This event remembers those with disabilities which we have lost to filicide through a poetry reading, reading of their names, and (electric) candle lighting. https://www.instagram.com/p/B8tZbOTHf7B/?igshid=1828r2ztuj19l

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Tiq Milan will be coming onto campus on February 27, 2020 in STEM Building 102 at 8:30PM to talk about Inclusion and Innovation. Please come out! . CoSponsors: Disability Pride https://www.instagram.com/p/B8tWk7vH8GF/?igshid=1e3dob65v0e8e

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PRISM is CoSponsoring BSU’s Exploring Intercultural Relationships Event that is being held tomorrow, February 13 at 7PM in BSC 225W. We would like to have a conversation about the importance of relationships between people of different cultures. ._ ID: Three candy hearts are at the bottom in the colors yellow, blue and pink. They say “True Love,” “Be Mine,” and “Charm Me” respectively. https://www.instagram.com/p/B8epPATHdcL/?igshid=3jmzi7jqm0gh

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Hello everyone! Welcome back to the Spring semester! PRISM is having our first general board meeting on February 24 in Social Science Building 326 at 8:30. Come join us for a night of fun games and socialization to kick of this semester! . ID: There are two cartoon birds playing a board game. https://www.instagram.com/p/B8ZwyV-nBYb/?igshid=oat11mqrcssy

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PRISM is also CoSponsoring Stigmonologues brought to you by the Mental Health Père Educators! This event will be in Education Building 212 on Thursday, November 7 from 8:30-11PM.

. This event is an opportunity for those in the TCNJ community to share their stories and personal experiences with mental health as well as listen to the stories of others. We hope to make a safe space without judgment and to let those speaking to combat the stigma regarding mental health. . Image Description: The background is a watercolor painting of a mixture of blue, green and white. The words are written in black “Mental Health Peer Educators proudly presents...Stigmonologues: A Conversation to End Stigma. November 7th, 8:30-11PM. Education Building 212. No entrance fee & Snacks provided! Listen t TCNJ peers share their experiences and stories with mental health! Interested in speaking? Link in @mhspeereds Instagram bio or use the QR code! (QR code is located on to the right of this line of text. Close to the bottom of the page) Due October 29th.” CoSponsors: Office of Diversity and Inclusion, AKPsi, Psych Club, APO, Lambda Theta Phi, PRISM, Barkada, Sigma Lambda Gamma, TCNJ NAACP, Disability Pride, BSU, Lambda Theta Alpha, Zeta Xi.

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This week PRISM is CoSponsoring “You Can Too” by Lambda Theta Phi. Come join us on Wednesday, November 6 in the Education Building room 115 from 7-8:30 PM. . 

“You Can Too” is an event meant to motivate students from historically marginalized communities to keep pursuing their dreams through the sharing of stories of professional people of color. 

. There will be prizes for winners while at this event! . Image Description: There is a white background with a brown border around the perimeter. All the words are in the same brown “Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity Inc. Professional Development. “You Can Too.” II” In the middle there is a picture of the globe and in front of the globe are various silhouettes of professional looking people. At the bottom in black “Free prizes for winners. November 6. 7PM Education Building.” CoSponsors: PRISM, Barkada, Lambda Theta Alpha.”

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Hello everyone! This week is the last week of Queer Awareness Month and we’re celebrating with Queer Ball!

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Queer Ball is PRISM’s formal but this year will be a little different. We invite everyone on campus to come in costume and have a Halloween bash!. Queer Ball is in the Education Building 212. Doors open at 8 and we start the event at 8:30. Food is provided by Mexican Mariachi Catering.

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CoSponsors: Lambda Theta Phi, Lambda Theta Alpha, Zeta Phi Beta, Asian American Association!

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Image Description: The background is a generic image of a spooky town. There is a large yellow moon with the event’s name “PRISM Presents: QUEER BALL” and CoSponsors: Lambda Theta Phi, Lambda Theta Alpha, Asian American Association, Zeta Phi Beta.” There is a block at the bottom with the rest of the information “Oct. 31. Time: 8:30-10:30. Doors Open: 8PM. Dancing - Food - Ball Culture. Education Building 212. Contact Information: [email protected].”

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Aaron Ansuini is a trans and asexual youtuber coming onto campus to talk about his experiences.  Come join us in the Library Auditorium this Saturday, October 26, 2019 at 3:00PM!  Image Description: The background is a rendition of the Asexual flag, with black, gray, white and purple. There is a picture of Aaron Ansuini in the top right corner. In the middle, it says in white "Aaron Ansuini. A trans and asexual experience." In the bottom left corner is the information about the event. In the bottom right corner is Aaron's logo. CoSponsors: Disability Pride

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Hello! This week PRISM is CoSponsoring Chi Upsilon Sigma’s Queer: I. This event will focus on the importance of recognizing self-identity by using correct pronouns. . The event will be on October 23 at 8:30 PM in SSB 131 . Come join us in making “genderbread” people and talk about what sex, gender and identity means. . Image Description: The background is a screen cap of Netflix’s Queer Eye promotional art with all of the Fab Five. Chi Upsilon Sigma’s logo is in the top left. The bottom left says information of the event: “Queer: I. Oct 23. SSB 131. 8:30 PM.” The bottom right corner has a list of CoSponsors: “PRISM, Kinks & Coilz, Union Latina, Alpha Phi Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta, Lambda Theta Phi, Lambda Theta Alpha, Lambda Upsilon Lambda, Sigma Lambda Beta”

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PRISM is CoSponsoring Sigma Lambda Gamma’s “Got Pink?” event on October 24 at 8:30 PM in BSC 225W . This event is for educating the community about the different aspects of breast cancer and promote awareness. . Image Description: In the background is a stack of pink ribbons for breast cancer awareness. The foreground has information of the event. In pink, “The Epsilon Zeta Chapter or Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority Inc. presents” In white “THIRD ANNUAL” In white and pink letters “GOT PINK?”. In pink letters “10.24.19. Browser Student Center 225W. 8:30PM” In white: “In CoSponsorship with: Alpha Kappa Psi, Outdoors Club, PRISM, Union Latina, Service Council, Colleges Against Cancer, Circle K, National Association of Black Accountants, National Society of Black Engineers, Haitian Student Association, Zeta Tau Alpha, Planned Parenthood Generation Action TCNJ, Lambda Upsilon Lambda, Lambda Theta Alpha, Lambda Theta Phi, Sigma Lambda Bêta, Delta Tau Delta, Foundations for International Medical Relief if Children-TCNJ.” In the bottom left corner it says in white “SAF Funded”

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QAM isn’t over yet! 

This week we have Big Gay Bingo: Heroes vs Villains! We will have two lovely drag queens host bingo on Thursday, October 17 in BSC 100W. Doors open at 8, and the games will begin at 8:30! Come out to get a chance to win prizes! The theme is heroes and villains but you are not obligated to dress up! It’s totally optional! Image Description: The background is a bird’s eye view of a city. The foreground has information about the event: “PRISM Presents: Big Gay Bingo: Heroes ce Villains. October 17, 2019. BSC 100W. Time: 8:30-10:30. Doors open at 8 PM. CoSponsors: Lambda Theta Phi, BSU, Sigma Lambda Beta, Zeta Phi Beta

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Hey y’all! It’s still QAM and we have a lot more coming up! This week we have Big Gay Bingo: Heroes vs Villains! Bingo is hosted by drag queens and you have the chance to win some awesome prizes! . The event will be in BSC 100W on Thursday, October 17. Doors open at 8 PM. We will start at 8:30. . The theme is superheroes vs villains but dressing up is optional! . Image Description: The background is a bird’s eye view of a city. There are several skyscrapers in view. In the foreground there is information of the event. It says: “BIG GAY BINGO: HEROES VS VILLAINS. October 17, 2019. BSC 100W. TIME: 8:30-10:30. Doors Open at 8:00 PM. CoSponsors: Lamba Theta Phi, BSU, Sigma Lambda Beta. Contact info: [email protected].” https://www.instagram.com/p/B3hTKO-nzpO/?igshid=1itebntkc750n

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Hey y’all! We’re CoSponsoring Union Latina’s Gala! . Come out for some free food, music, dancing and taking a stab at the photo booth! . Dress to Impress! . Limited seating available! . Join us on October 11th! Doors Open at 7:30 while the event starts at 8:00PM! . Hope to see y’all there! . Image Description: The background shows a sunset like gradient. There are red flowers in the top corners and silhouettes of palm trees in the bottom corners. All the information in written in the middle. It says, “SAF funded. Union Latina Presents “Una Noche En El Paradiso” Gala de la Raza. Live Performance, DJ, Photo Booth, Free Food. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11th. Decker Social Space. Doors 7:30PM, Event: 8:00PM. Limited Seating, Dress to Impress. CoSponsors: Barkada, PRISM, HSA, Lambda Theta Phi, RHA, Sigma Lambda Gamma, BSU, Sigma Lambda Beta, Lambda Theta Alpha, Alpha Kappa Alpha. https://www.instagram.com/p/B3VVFhiHX4r/?igshid=1gweg2do6hxl4

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Come join us for apple picking and fall weather at Terhune Orchards!

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Come out to share you Coming Out Stories in a safe space! Sign up! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYht1oeWx8IuCf1H9VRIwuvLIAWLo6xTVF0JegSa4mrgwy0Q/viewform?usp=sf_link You also have a chance to speak at the end of the night if you don't sign up beforehand!