Couples kiss to raise awareness

Usually on Valentines Day, you receive chocolates or cards from a special someone or go to dinner with friends to celebrate the holiday. But, some students at Penn State honor the holiday in a different way. 

This week I chose the article "Couples kiss to raise awareness," it talks about an event that takes place in the middle of the HUB-Robeson Center. The event is sponsored by the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Allies Student Alliance. Gay and lesbian couples "kiss out" to raise awareness about homosexual couples. The event has been going on for seven years thus far and this year, fifteen couples joined together to publicly display their affection for one another.


I believe that every couple should be treated equally and fairly regardless of their sexual preference. People should not have to hide who they care about especially on any day especially on Valentines Day! One student expressed that the Penn State Community has been accepting of his boyfriend.“In high school, people used to yell ‘dyke’ at me or throw things at me...But when I came to Penn State, I found a community. It was so much more accepting,” (Hartman). I went to a Catholic grade school and an all girls Catholic high school, needless to say, the administration was not accepting of any relationship between two girls. It was frowned upon and inexcusable to show affection for someone of the same gender. I am happy that at Penn State the student population is so large that each student can find someone or some group that they fit in with. These couples have the right to be with one another. They also have the right to publicly display affection without about being harassed. I hope that this event continues in years to come.