Articles by Spencer Harvey
"Wallis for three!"
The Luce Center is electrified as basketball comes around for the 2023-2024 season. After a successful year, Asbury brings back a key player from last season. Caleb Wallis, a transfer from Rio Grande, will continue his vital role with the Eagles. Heading into his senior season and second year at Asbury, he has high hopes for this year’s team. “We’re a really young team, but we are super talented, and we are super hungry,” Wallis said.
Teen Vogue Presents GLAAD's 20 Under 20 2021: The LGBTQ Youth Shaping the Future
Teen Vogue exclusively presents the second-annual GLAAD 20 Under 20 list honoring outstanding LGBTQ youth. Earlier this year, Gallup released a poll finding that about 1 in 6 U.S. adults in Generation Z identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, and/or transgender (LGBT). If you were to include the Q and survey those who identify as queer, there’s no doubt the number would be even higher.
These LGBTQ People Gave Their Best Advice on How to Cope With Bullying
It's no secret that 2020 has been a year full of unprecedented challenges and crises. However, what is often under-discussed is how these challenges continue to uniquely impact LGBTQ youth. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, LGBTQ youth have become vulnerable to increased levels of stress, isolation, and other mental health issues, in addition to the ones they already face.
Teen Vogue Presents GLAAD’s 20 Under 20: Young LGBTQ People Shaping The Future of Media and Activism
Over the past few years, movements from March for Our Lives, to Black Lives Matter, to the Youth Strike for Climate have shown us that people around the world are ready for a revolutionary cultural shift. At the forefront of many of these conversations are the voices of a new generation, one that seeks to create a world that is more free, just, and equitable for all.
Why Taylor Swift's LGBTQ Advocacy Matters
In 2020, it is impossible to discuss the influence of celebrity culture without mentioning Taylor Swift. Her platform speaks for itself: with over 126 million Instagram followers, the record for the highest-grossing U.S. tour of all-time, and distinction as the only artist to have four consecutive albums sell over one million copies in their debut week, Swift’s social influence and power is undeniable.
Deep In Your Water
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Queer DACA Recipient Testifies Before House Judiciary Committee; Advocates for 36,000 LGBTQ DREAMers
On Wednesday, Yazmín Irazoqui-Ruiz - a queer recipient of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program - spoke before the House Judiciary Committee to advocate for the importance and value of immigrants in America. This was the first time that Congress has addressed Trump's proposal to terminate DACA, which was created by the Obama Administration in 2012.
Los Angeles Football Club & GLAAD Partner to Ensure Safety for All Fans during LAFC Soccer Matches; New Video Calls Out Anti-LGBTQ Slurs
The Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) announced in a statement on Sunday that it is teaming up with The 3252 Independent Supporters Union and GLAAD to ensure an inclusive, welcoming and safe experience for all fans at LAFC home games in 2019. This partnership has developed in response to an anti-gay slur that is commonly used by soccer fans during goal kicks at stadiums worldwide.
Trans Visibility in Music: How GLAAD Award Nominees Kim Petras, Shea Diamond & SOPHIE are Changing the Industry
Photo Credit: Ryan Duffin; Annie Tritt; Charlotte Wales. This year’s GLAAD Media Awards category for Outstanding Music Artist recognizes some of the most incredible talent in music today, including three transgender artists who are bringing trans visibility and artistry to the forefront of the industry. 25-year old German singer-songwriter Kim Petras has become one of the most exciting names in pop music since the release of her debut single, “I Don’t Want It at All”, in August 2017.
GLAAD Announces the Nominees for the 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards
GLAAD announced today the nominees for the 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards live from Park City, Utah during the Sundance Film Festival. Mj Rodriguez (Pose) and Nico Santos (Crazy Rich Asians, NBC’s Superstore) announced the nominees via live-stream on GLAAD’s Facebook page hosted by AT&T. This year’s GLAAD Media Awards honor the fair, accurate and inclusive representations of LGBTQ individuals and issues that were published, released or broadcast from January 1 to December 31, 2018.
Letter to the Editor: Response to Kyler Watkins' apology
This letter reflects the opinions of environmental engineering senior Spencer Harvey. Letters to the editor do not reflect the opinion or editorial coverage of Mustang News. This is my response to the apology of Kyler Watkins, the Cal Poly student involved in the blackface incident here last weekend. Please read whether you have or have not yet heard about the incident that happened at my school. Just trying to give some insight from a student perspective.
2016-2017 Winter Fashion Accessories
Although the majority of University of Florida students do live in Florida, traveling is always a big trend in the winter months. Whether you are heading out to Colorado to a ski resort or visiting family members up North, you’ll want to be warm and still look cute, not like a bundled-up marshmallow.
How to Move to a New City
Moving after college graduation can be an extremely stressful and confusing process. If you are heading back home or on to grad school, it may be a much easier process, but when you’re moving out into the real world, to a new city far away, it can seem like a complicated process. Fortunately, it eventually makes sense. My parents have moved countless times and have been helping me with my transition from Florida to New York City.
Futuristic Fashion for Fall and Winter
One of the most exciting parts of a new season are the style lookbooks both designers and boutiques post on their websites for girls to go crazy over and pull out their credit cards. I’m not sure what I did expect for the fall and winter season in terms of styles and fabrics. Maybe lots of greens and lacy dresses,but that’s not what I found. The styles I found in next season’s lookbooks were completely different from what I expected.
The Trendiest Boots for Fall and Winter
Everywhere you look, you see pictures of gorgeous trendy boots. True, it’s still hot in Florida, but I’ve noticed the nights becoming breezier and the days becoming a little less scorching hot. This means it’s time to get your credit cards out, ladies, and go shopping. The good news is you don’t even have to leave your room to buy the latest styles and trends in boots. It seems like just about every email I get from boutiques and stores is advertising the latest styles in boots.
The Stages of Halloween Night, as Told by Sex and the City
Sex and the City is back in the news. This past week, Sex and the City was trending all over social media. Sarah Jessica Parker began teasing a third Sex and the City movie, and, of course, women worldwide went wild with excitement. Halloween is here, and there is no better way to celebrate the parties, sexy costumes and unexpected adventures Halloween brings than with our favorite characters from Sex and the City. Of course, the first step is to spend tons of money on glamorous costumes.
Mid-Semester Struggles as Told by Scream Queens
The beginning of the semester starts out relaxed. Summer weather, spending time with your friends and hanging out at your favorite places around campus make the beginning of the semester a relaxing time. But, before you know it, you’re halfway through the semester and stressed beyond belief. Suddenly, you are halfway through the semester, and each professor is piling on exams, papers and group projects.
Florida Halloween Events You Won’t Want to Miss
The weather goes from the 90s to the 80s, leaves turn a shade lighter and noon football games become more bearable. These are some of the things that come to mind when I think about October in Florida, but Florida also has some of the best Halloween events in the nation that are definitely worth attending. From Halloween events that will leave you up scared at night, to fun costume parties, there’s something for every Halloween lover in Florida.
The Complete Guide to Vanderbilt Nashville Road Trip of 2016
It was early August when I received my first Facebook invite for the Vanderbilt Nashville road trip for the weekend of October 1st. Soon after that, the rest of the invites flew into hundreds of UF sorority girls’ Facebook notifications. Yet, this wasn’t a surprise. Ever since New Orleans Roadtrip 2015 ended, everyone’s been excited and talking about Nashville Road Trip 2016. The time has finally come.
2016 Moran Contemporary Photographic Prize - semi-finalists
Semi-Finalists The Locals Gavriel Maynard Semi-Finalists Danger! Ben Reynolds Semi-Finalists Jumpers Russell Shakespeare Semi-Finalists The Ritual Lloyd and Spencer Harvey Semi-Finalists Weather Girls Cameron Neville Semi-Finalists Blessing of the Pets Bijan Mahabadi Semi-Finalists Old Ladies Of Camberwell Simon O'Dwyer Semi-Finalists Mermaid show Johannes Reinhart Semi-Finalists Best Mates, Big Swell Mark Goyen Semi-Finalists Aquarium Michael Miller Semi-Finalists At the beach Nicole Mutlow...
Graduating Early: The Realities of Senior Semester
The majority of college seniors across the nation anticipate a spring graduation. They know that they have one last year full of unexpected adventures. They know that they’ll have one more spring break, whether they spend it on a cruise or traveling through Europe. They know they have that last year to fit it all in, but there is much smaller group of college seniors in universities throughout the nation that don’t have a full year left.
Baseball Notches 11-3 Win At Morehouse On Wednesday
ATLANTA, Ga. - The Armstrong State University baseball squad picked up an 11-3 non-conference victory over host Morehouse College on Wednesday afternoon at Perkerson Park in Atlanta. The Pirates improve to 15-19 with the win, while Morehouse falls to 14-20. Armstrong State returns to action on Friday, traveling to St. Augustine for a 6 p.m. Peach Belt Conference contest against Flagler College.
Baseball Edges Albany State, 6-4, On Tuesday
SAVANNAH, Ga. - The Armstrong State University baseball squad used a five-run fourth inning to pick up a 6-4 non-conference victory over visiting Albany State on Tuesday afternoon at Pirate Field. The Pirates (12-14) halted a four-game losing streak with the win over the Rams (7-24). Albany State saw its season-best four-game winning streak come to a close with the loss.
Armstrong State Baseball Wins Fifth Straight, Downs Claflin 10-3
SAVANNAH, Ga. - The Armstrong State University baseball squad built a 10-0 lead after four innings to cruise to a 10-3 win over Claflin in non-conference action on Tuesday afternoon at Pirate Field. The win was the fifth straight for the Pirates (9-6), while Claflin falls to 4-15 on the season with the loss.
Pirates Complete PBC Sweep Of Hurricanes With 6-4 Win on Sunday
SAVANNAH, Ga. - The Armstrong State University baseball squad used a five-run fourth inning to pick up a 6-4 Peach Belt Conference victory over visiting Georgia Southwestern State on Sunday afternoon, completing a three-game sweep of the Hurricanes at Pirate Field. The Pirates (8-6, 4-5 PBC) have now won four straight in the league while Georgia Southwestern (9-6, 0-6 PBC) sees its losing streak stretch to six with the loss.
An early Christmas: Tree was lit in Tioga
Christmas came early in Gainesville as Santa lit the Christmas tree in Tioga Town Center.Children cheered as the tree lit up with silver lights during the third annual Tioga Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting, which took place Sunday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.This is the first year the tree lighting ceremony has been a festival instead of a parade, said Jennifer Reaves, an associate account executive of Frankel Media Group, the company that coordinated the event.
UF professor finds effective Ebola vaccine
Since Fall 2014, Ira Longini has worked with the World Health Organization to design an Ebola vaccine. This term, he found his Ebola vaccine was 100 percent effective.Now, Longini said he and his research team have moved from the trial stage.Ebola is a deadly airborne virus that causes organ failure. The first known Ebola outbreak occurred in 1976, according to the World Health Organization’s website.
UF professor doesn’t horse around
Margo Macpherson loved going to horseback-riding camps as a child.Now, the UF large animal reproduction professor will serve as the vice president of the American Association of Equine Practitioners. She will be inducted into the position Dec. 8 in Las Vegas.Sally Baker, the AAEP director of marketing and public relations, said Macpherson deserves the recognition. The association selects candidates from a pool of people who have served the organization.
The Independent Florida Alligator
Salas, the marketing coordinator for the Bachelor of Arts in Digital Arts and Sciences Society (BADASS), celebrated Halloween in her homemade costume at the first-ever BADASS Monster Mash. The event combined technology, like projectors and movie screens, with the arts in Norman Gym. An artist splashed color onto a projector, which covered the walls in orange and yellow. A panoramic theater displayed Halloween-themed portraits. The idea was to give students an immersive art experience, Salas said.
Gainesville celebrates Burger Week
As part of the second annual Gainesville Burger Week, people who download the free Gift Certificates and More app can enjoy $5 burgers and fries at 11 different restaurants this week. The event began Monday and will continue through Sunday, with TGI Fridays included for the first time this year. In order to receive the discounted meals, people need to show the app to waiters when ordering their burgers and fries, according to Gift Certificates and More President Edward Lavagnino.
UF students get kinky, learn importance of sexual consent
On Thursday afternoon, the group learned the importance of sexual consent through the lens of BDSM, or bondage, dominance, sadism and masochism. Called "Kinky Curious: A Gentle Introduction," the workshop was the first of its kind, said Jean Franzblau, the sexual-esteem coach who hosted the workshop and was paid $2,000. "Imagine if your (sexual) partner said, ‘If you don’t study chemistry, I will spank you!’" the Los Angeles native told the students.
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