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1985

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1985 * HIV-Positive UW Student Campaigns for Safer Sex

Bill Allan, a UW student, was diagnosed as HIV positive. He began talking to people on campus about safer sex, but people generally ignored his message. He later spear-headed the formation of the AIDS Committee of Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo and Area (ACCKWA). Chris Gordon became co-ordinator of GLLOW. He arranged for Bill to speak to GLLOW, and suggested the name ACCKWA for the group that Bill proposed. ACCKWA was founded later in 1985, as a community-based organization. In the Fall, Bill Allan, Chris Gordon and others put on the first AIDS Awareness Night at the KW Hospital.
[source: Jim Parrott.]

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1985, January 11 * UW Imprint Column: A Different Light: A new beginning

A column called A different light, written by Zeke Garrard (a pseudonym). The column was formerly known as Everybody Knows. The author discusses the dilemmas of remaining 'closeted' versus 'coming out'.
[source: Imprint, Vol.7, No.23 , 1985, January 11 (Friday),“Forum,” p.5.]

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1985, January 11 * UW Imprint Forum: Why men don't like what women have to say ... By Judith Johnson and Kate Krug

Letter to the editor in response to a patronising letter by Mark B. Harrington (Philosophy President) that appeared in the previous issue of Imprint. The article contradicts Harrington's philosophical views, supports free speech and argues against silencing gays and lesbians.
[source: Imprint, Vol.7, No.23 , 1985, January 11 (Friday),“Forum,” p.6.]

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1985, January 18 * UW Imprint Column: A Different Light: Justice please

A column called A different light, written by Zeke Garrard (a pseudonym). The author discusses a recent criminal case and subsequent suicide by self-immolation in St. Catherines. The suicide was allegedly provoked by an arrest for sexual activity in a public washroom.
[source: Imprint, Vol.7, No.24 , 1985, January 18 (Friday),“Forum,” p.5.]

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1985, January 18 * UW Imprint Column: Soapbox: Shape up Zeke by T. A. Grier

A short letter that expresses a difference of opinion on Zeke Garrard's column A different light, which appears on the same page. The author questions the logic of Garrard's article, which discusses sexual activity in public washrooms.
[source: Imprint, Vol.7, No.24 , 1985, January 18 (Friday),“Forum,” p.5.]

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1985, January 23 (Wednesday) * GLLOW: Coffeehouse

Wed., Jan. 23 ... GGLOW [sic] (Gay and Lesbian Liberation of Waterloo) Coffeehouse in CC 110 beginning at 8 p.m. At 10 p.m., those interested will leave CC 110 to rendezvous at the Club downtown Kitchener. Call the GLLOW for details. (xxx-xxxx) Rides available.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.7, No.24, 1985, January 18 (Friday), “Forum,” p.2.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLOW | meetings]

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1985, January 25 * UW Imprint Column: A Different Light: Homosexual Lyricism

A column called A different light, written by Zeke Gerrard (a pseudonym). The author discusses a recent concert by Tom Robinson and gay content within popular music. Gerrard also discusses censorship in relation to homosexual lyrics of pop songs.
[source: Imprint, Vol.7, No.25 , 1985, January 25 (Friday),“Forum,” p.5.]

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1985, January 25 * UW Imprint Column: Burn baby burn

A letter to the editor, written by Steve King, complaining about the content of Zeke Gerrard's column called A different light, which appeared in the previous issue. King takes offence to Gerrard's column which discussed homosexual activity within public washrooms.
[source: Imprint, Vol.7, No.25 , 1985, January 25 (Friday),“Forum,” p.6.]

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1985, January 30 (Wednesday) * GLLOW: Coffeehouse

Wed., Jan. 30 ... GLLOW (Gay and Lesbian Liberation of Waterloo) Coffeehouse in CC 110 beginning at 8 p.m. At 10 p.m., those interested will leave to rendezvous at the Club downtown Kitchener. Call the GLLOWline for details. (xxx-xxxx) Rides available.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.7, No.25, 1985, January 25 (Friday), “Campus Events,” p.2.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLOW | meetings]

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1985, February 15 * UW Imprint Column: A Different Light: Valentine's Day snapshots

A column called A different light, written by Zeke Gerrard (a pseudonym). The author discusses romantic relationships and shares personal stories about dating.
[source: Imprint, Vol.7, No.28, 1985, February 15 (Friday), “Forum,” p.5.]

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1985, February 21 (Thursday) * Gays of WLU: Coffeehouse

Thu., Feb. 21 ... Gays of WLU coffeehouse is up in room 4-301, Central Teaching Building, WLU 8 to 10:30 p.m. Come up and visit during Laurier's reading week, while campus is quiet.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.7, No.28, 1985, February 15 (Friday), “Campus Events,” p.2.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | Gays of WLU | meetings]

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1985, February 22 * UW Imprint Column: A Different Light: Pink Triangles

A column called A different light, written by Zeke Gerrard (a pseudonym). The author discusses the pink triangle as a symbol of gay liberation and changes to equality rights within Canadian legislation. The author also references the screening of the documentary film Pink Triangles that was hosted by Waterloo Public Interest Research Group on February 11 and 13, as part of a social justice program.
[source: Imprint, Vol.7, No.29, 1985, February 22 (Friday), “Forum,” p.5.]

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1985, February 28 (Thursday) * Gays of WLU: Coffeehouse

Thu., Feb. 28 ... Gays of WLU coffeehouse for gay men and women is up in room 4-301, Central Teaching Building, 8:00 to 10:30 p.m.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.7, No.29, 1985, February 22 (Friday), “Campus Events,” p.2.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | Gays of WLU | meetings]

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1985, March 1 (Friday) * GLLOW: Dance

Fri. March 1 ... Gay Dance sponsored by GLLOW and GOWLU. Come out and enjoy yourself, 3rd floor lounge, Hagey Hall. DJ/CASH BAR/MUNCHIES. Cost $2.00 members $3.00 non-members. Everyone welcome. ”
[source: Imprint, Vol.7, No.30, 1985, March 1 (Friday), “Campus Events,” p.2.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | events]

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1985, March 1 * UW Imprint Column: A Different Light: Scripture and Sexuality

A column called A different light, written by Zeke Gerrard (a pseudonym). The author states the premise of the article in the opening sentence. “What does the bible really say to us about homosexuality? Is the traditional, homophobic interpretation based on prejudice and misinformation?” The author also discusses a recent United Church report on sexuality.
[source: Imprint, Vol.7, No.30, 1985, March 1 (Friday), “Forum,” p.5.]

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1985, March 1 * UW Imprint Column: Gays are not 'insane'

A letter to the editor by Chris Gordon that was written in response to a homophobic letter by Emmet Raffery and Steve King that appeared in Imprint, Jan. 25, 1985. The article addresses and contradicts Raffery and King's negative views on homosexuality.
[source: Imprint, Vol.7, No.30, 1985, March 1 (Friday), “Forum,” p.5.]

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1985, March 6 (Wednesday) * GLLOW: Coffeehouse

Wed., March 6 ... G.L.L.O.W. (Gay and Lesbian Liberation of Waterloo) weekly coffeehouse. Guest speaker: Alan O'Connor from The Body Politic. 8.30p.m. Room CC 110.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.7, No.30, 1985, March 1 (Friday), “Campus Events,” p.2.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]

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1985, March 15 * UW Imprint Column: A Different Light: On Employment

A column called A different light, written by Zeke Gerrard (a pseudonym). The author discusses workplace discrimination and the recent case of John Damien, who lost his job at the Ontario Racing Commission because he was gay.
[source: Imprint, Vol.7, No.32, 1985, March 15 (Friday), “Forum,” p.5.]

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1985, March 15 * UW Imprint Column: Sexual preferences are a matter of choice

A letter to the editor by Mike I. Wevrick that was written in response to a trend of homophobic letters that were directed against the column A different light, written by Zeke Gerrard. The author discusses these personal attacks and the rationale behind negative views on homosexuality.
[source: Imprint, Vol.7, No.32, 1985, March 15 (Friday), “Forum,” p.6.]

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1985, March 22 * UW Imprint Column: A Different Light: Gay Culture

A column called A different light, written by Zeke Gerrard (a pseudonym). The author states the premise of the article in the opening sentence. “The focus of the organised gay community is changing; large scale political action declining and being supplanted by cultural and artistic activity.” The author discusses the emergence of gay culture within a range of media, including theatre, radio, music, film and literature.
[source: Imprint, Vol.7, No.33, 1985, March 22 (Friday), “Forum,” p.5.]

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1985, March 29 * UW Imprint Column: A Different Light: Harvey Milk's hope

A column called A different light, written by Alan Yoshioka. This is the first time that the author uses his real name, prior to this he was using the pseudonym Zeke Gerrard. The author discusses The Times of Harvey Milk, which won the best documentary film award at the 1984 Academy Awards. The author also discusses the life and career of Harvey Milk who was the first openly gay man to be elected to public office in California.
[source: Imprint, Vol.7, No.34, 1985, March 29 (Friday), “Forum,” p.5.]

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1985, April 5 * UW Imprint Column: A Different Light: Gay Trivia

A column called A different light, written by Alan Yoshioka (aka Zeke Gerrard). The column lists 19 gay-themed trivia questions that cover a wide variety of subjects including, movies, human rights, sports and religion. The answers are included (upside down) at the bottom of the column.
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No.1, 1985, April 5 (Friday), “Forum,” p.5.]

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1985, May 17 * UW Imprint Column: A Different Light: Permitted Discrimination

A column called A different light, written by Alan Yoshioka (a.k.a. Zeke Gerrard). The article discusses discrimination against gay and lesbian people in relation to housing, employment and services. The article also outlines recent changes to civil rights legislation in the USA and Canada that seek to improve legal protection for these groups.
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No.4, 1985, May 17 (Friday), “Forum,” p.5.]

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1985, May 22 (Wednesday) * GLLOW: Coffeehouse

Wed., May. 22 ... GLLOW Coffee House 8.00p.m. Room CC 110. Come and understand yourself and meet other people that understand.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No.4, 1985, May 17 (Friday), “Calender,” p.15.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]

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1985, May 29 (Wednesday) * GLLOW: Coffeehouse

Wed., May. 22 ... GLLOW Coffee House 8.00p.m. Room CC 110. Come and understand yourself and meet other people that understand.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No.4, 1985, May 17 (Friday), “Calender,” p.15.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]

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1985, May 31 * UW Imprint Column: A Different Light: Gay Fathers

A column called A different light, written by Alan Yoshioka. The article discusses gay parenting and the dynamics of those who choose to either live openly as a gay parent or hide their sexuality within a heterosexual relationship.
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No.5, 1985, May 31 (Friday), “Forum,” p.5.]
[mislabelled as Issue No. 4]

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1985, June 5 (Wednesday) * GLLOW: Coffeehouse

Wed. June 5 ... GLLOW Coffee House 8.00p.m. Room CC 110. Come and understand yourself and meet other people that understand.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No.4, 1985, May 17 (Friday), “Calender,” p.15.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]
[mislabelled as Issue No. 4]

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1985, June 14 * UW Imprint Column: A Different Light: Get Smart!

A column called A Different Light, written by Alan Yoshioka. The article discusses the second annual AIDS awareness week that was held in Toronto from June 10-16, whose slogan is “Don't get scared, Get smart.” The author references AIDS research studies, groups at risk and types of infection.
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No.6, 1985, June 14 (Friday), “Forum,” p.5.]

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1985, June 19 (Wednesday) * GLLOW: Coffeehouse

Wed. Jun. 19 ... GLLOW Coffee House 8.00p.m. Room CC 110. Come and understand yourself and meet other people that understand.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No.6, 1985, June 14 (Friday), “Calender,” p.15.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]

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1985, June 28 * UW Imprint Column: A Different Light: Gays fight for rights

A column called A Different Light, written by Alan Yoshioka. The article discusses the events leading up to and the aftermath of the Stonewall riot, (which took place in June 27 1969). The article explores how the Stonewall riot became a major focal point and catalyst for gay activism and social change within North America.
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No.7, 1985, June 28 (Friday), “Forum,” p.5.]

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1985, July 3 (Wednesday) * GLLOW: Coffeehouse

Wed. July 3 ... GLLOW Coffee House 8.00 p.m., Room CC 110. Come and understand yourself and meet other people that understand.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No.7, 1985, June 28 (Friday), “Calendar,” p.16.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]

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1985, July 10 (Wednesday) * GLLOW: Coffeehouse

Wed. July 10 ... GLLOW Coffee House 8.00 p.m., Room CC 110. Come and understand yourself and meet other people that understand.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No.7, 1985, June 28 (Friday), “Calendar,” p.16.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]

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1985, July 12 * UW Imprint Column: A Different Light: When laws are ignored we are all less free

A column called A Different Light, written by Alan Yoshioka. The article is a bit of a departure from his usual columns. After he makes a distinction between rights and privileges, he goes on to refer to a couple of trials of UW students who were in disute with the UW Board of Governors, and he feels that theywere wronged.
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No.8, 1985, July 12 (Friday), “Forum,” p.5.]

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1985, July 17 (Wednesday) * GLLOW: Coffeehouse

Wed. July 17 ... GLLOW Coffee House 8.00 p.m., Room CC 110. Come and understand yourself and meet other people that understand.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No.8, 1985, July 12 (Friday), “Calendar,” p.12.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]

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1985, July 24 (Wednesday) * GLLOW: Coffeehouse

Wed. July 24 ... GLLOW Coffee House 8.00 p.m., Room CC 110. Come and understand yourself and meet other people that understand.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No.8, 1985, July 12 (Friday), “Calendar,” p.12.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]

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1985, July 26 * UW Imprint Column: A Different Light: Lawmakers down under face stiff protest on Gay Rights bill

A column called A Different Light, written by Alan Yoshioka. The article discusses the opposition to a recently proposed New Zealand law reform package that would legalise male homosexual acts (currently punishable by seven years imprisonment) and bar discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No.9, 1985, July 26 (Friday), “Forum,” p.5.]

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1985, July 31 (Wednesday) * GLLOW: Coffeehouse

Wed. Jul. 31 ... GLLOW Coffee House 8.00p.m. Room CC 110. Come and understand yourself and meet other people that understand.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No.9, 1985, July 26 (Friday), “Calendar,” p.12.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]

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1985, August 7 (Wednesday) * GLLOW: Coffeehouse

Wed. Aug. 7 ... GLLOW Coffee House 8.00p.m. Room CC 110. Come and understand yourself and meet other people that understand.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No.9, 1985, July 26 (Friday), “Calendar,” p.12.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]

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1985, September 4 * UW Imprint Column: Begins As GLLOW: meet others who empathize

The special beginning-of-term article discusses discrimination against gay men and lesbians and the formation of the support organisation GLLOW (Gay and Lesbian Liberation of Waterloo). The article outlines GLLOW's range of services, such as its weekly coffee houses, a telephone help line, social events and student support services. This was a special extended frosh week edition of Imprint that features profiles of campus groups and services.
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No.10, 1985, September 4 (Wednesday), p.45.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]


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1985, September 13 * UW Imprint Column: A Different Light: Beyond labels

A column called A Different Light, written by Alan Yoshioka. The article discusses definitions of gays and lesbians and different levels of personal and societal acceptance. The author reveals that the title of the column, A Different Light, comes from the science-fiction novel by lesbian author Elizabeth A. Lynn.
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No.11, 1985, September 13 (Friday), “Forum,” p.5.]

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1985, September 20 * UW Imprint Column: SOAPBOX: Dangerous Paternalism

A column written by Alan Yoshioka, which discusses sexist portrayals of women in relation to the Miss Octoberfest beauty pageant. The author talks about a recent campus petition to cancel this event and states that it would start a dangerous precedent whereby other campus groups, such as GLLOW, could be denied space. The author states that his regular column, A different light, will return next week.
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No.12, 1985, September 20 (Friday), “Forum,” p.5.]

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1985, September 27 * UW Imprint Column: AIDS: Pamphlet dispels misconceptions

A column called AIDS, written by Elizabeth Donovan, Canadian University Press. The author discusses the recent federal government's information campaign and pamphlet about AIDS that is targeted at students. The article outlines various high risk groups that are affected by AIDS and includes health information.
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No.12, 1985, September 20 (Friday), “Forum,” p.9.]

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1985, September 27 * UW Imprint Column: A Different Light: Lesbian Nuns: Breaking Silence

A column called A different light, written by Alan Yoshioka. The author discusses the recent publication of the book Lesbian Nuns: Breaking Silence, which was edited by Nancy Manahan and Rosemary Curb. The book is a biographical collection of fifty personal essays by lesbian nuns in the United States. The text of the article is dark and largely illegible because of bad scanning or printing.
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No.13, 1985, September 27 (Friday), “Forum,” p.5.]

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1985, September 27 * UW Imprint Column: AIDS: Look at the person behind the disease

A column called AIDS, written by Donna Chong, Imprint staff. The author discusses various facts, statistics and health advice and general information, relating to the AIDS crisis. The author speaks specifically about Bill Allan, a second-year philosophy student at the University of Waterloo - one of the first people in Waterloo Region to be diagnozed with AIDS. She adds the following imprtant statement: “On Thursday, Sept. 11, Bill held a meeting to form the AIDS Committee of Cambridge, Kitchener-Waterloo and area.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No.13, 1985, September 27 (Friday), “News,” p.8.]

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1985, October 4 * UW Imprint Column: A different Light: Gays should have similar rights

A column called A different Light, written by Alan Yoshioka. The author discusses a number of anti-gay discrimination cases that were highlighted in recent mainstream media. Legal recognition of gay marriage and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms are also discussed.
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No.14, 1985, October 4 (Friday), “Forum,” p.5.]

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1985, October 4 * UW Imprint Column: AIDS: support needed

A letter to the editor, written by Chris Gordon about Bill Allan and the formation of the AIDS Committee of Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo and area (ACCKWA), which was established to provide public information and support to people affected by AIDS. The author empahsizes the need to support ACCKWA and individuals with AIDS.
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No.14, 1985, October 4 (Friday), “Forum,” p.5.]

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Wed., Oct. 9 ... GLLOW Coffee House. Come and meet others who care. Rm 110, Campus Centre. 8 to 11 pm. A safe, friendly place to meet other lesbians and gay men. Call (XXX) GLLOW for more info.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No.14, 1985, 1985, October 4 (Friday), “Calendar,” p.23.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]

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1985, October 11 * UW Imprint Column: A Different Light: “God's truth” a parable

A column called A different light, written by Alan Yoshioka. The author discusses bible quotes and religious beliefs.
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No.15, 1985, October 11 (Friday), “Forum,” p.5.]

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1985, October 16 (Wednesday) * GLLOW: Coffeehouse

Wednesday October 16 ... GLLOW Coffeehouse. Come and meet others who care. Rm 110, CC. 8-11 pm. A safe, friendly place to meet other gay mena and lesbians. Call (XXX) GLLOW for more info.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No.15, 1985, October 11 (Friday), “Calendar,” p.19.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]

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1985, October 23 (Wednesday) * GLLOW: Coffeehouse

Wednesday October 23 ... GLLOW Coffeehouse. Come and meet others who care. Rm. 110, CC. 8-11 pm. A safe, friendly place to meet other gay men and lesbians. Call (XXX) GLLOW for more info.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No.16, 1985, October 18 (Friday), “Calendar,” p.19.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]

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1985, October 23 (Wednesday) * AIDS Committee of Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo and Area: Public Information Night

An article entitled “‘Sad Songs’ not needed” (with tagline “AIDS meeting discusses victims' problems”) by Donna Chong, Imprint staff, reported on the “Public Information Night held by the newly formed AIDS Committee of Cambridge, Kitchener-Waterloo and area, also known as ACCKWA. The event took place on Wednesday October 23 at the auditorium of the K-W Hospital.” The article noted that the meeting was opened by “UW student Bill Allan, chairman of ACCKWA, and himself afflicted with PLS, a form of AIDS.” His remarks were followed by a screening of the film No Sad Songs, which was “about AIDS and its impact on the lives of different people.” The article mentioned other speakers, and the need for fund-raising and support for ACCKWA.
[source: Imprint, Friday, November 1, 1985, Vol. 8, No. 18, p.3; article entitled “‘Sad Songs’ not needed”]

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1985, October 25 * UW Imprint Column: A Different Light: Gay Mounties?

A column called A Different Light, written by Alan Yoshioka. The author discusses a recent report by an all-party parliamentary committee to recommend allowing gays and lesbians into the RCMP and Canadian armed forces.
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No.17, 1985, October 25 (Friday), “Forum,” p.5.]

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1985, October 25 * UW Imprint Column: Bible trivialised

A letter to the editor by Norm Klassen that was written in response to a previous column A Different Light, written by Alan Yoshioka. The letter complains about Yoshioka's article God's truth: a parable which appeared in Imprint Vol.8, No.15 and states that it trivialises the bible.
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No.17, 1985, October 25 (Friday), “Forum,” p.5.]

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1985, October 30 (Wednesday) * GLLOW: Coffeehouse

Wednesday October 30 ... GLLOW Coffeehouse. Come and meet others who care. Rm 110, CC., 8:00 pm. Call (XXX) GLLOW for more info.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No.17, 1985, October 25 (Friday), “Calendar,” p.23.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]

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1985, November 1 * UW Imprint Column: “Sad Songs” not needed

An article about a public information night held at the AIDS Committee of Cambridge, Kitchener-Waterloo and area (ACCKWA), which was a newly formed organisation that was established to provide public information and support to people affected by AIDS. An appeal was made to the public for financial assistance. The article was written by Imprint staff member Donna Chong and contains the byline “AIDS meeting discusses victims' problems”
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No.18, 1985, November 1 (Friday), “News,” p.3.]

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1985, November 1 * UW Imprint Column: A Different Light: The Politics of fear

A column called A Different Light, written by Alan Yoshioka. The author discusses recent cases of political and social discrimination towards people who have AIDS. The article draws analogies to historical cases of bias such as the Nazi regime in Germany and WWII Japanese internment camps in North America.
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No.18, 1985, November 1 (Friday), “Forum,” p.5.]

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1985, November 1 * Arts: NYLONS: Rockappela group is seamless

A review of a concert by the Nylons (a famous a capella pop group - all the original members were gay) at the UW Humanities Theatre on the previous Saturday. The reviewer, Christine Fischer, was full of praise for this group.
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No.18, 1985, November 1 (Friday), “Arts” p.17.]

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1985, November 8 * UW Imprint Column: A Different Light: Is therapy worth it?

A column called A Different Light, written by Alan Yoshioka. An interview with Bill Allan, who founded the AIDS Committee of Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo and Area (ACCKWA).The interview discusses aversion therapy for gay men and the negative and positive effects of different types of therapists. The GLLOW helpline phone number is included at the bottom of the article for peer counselling and referrals to gay friendly therapists.
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No.19, 1985, November 8 (Friday), “Forum,” p.5.]

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1985, November 13 (Wednesday) * GLLOW: Coffeehouse

Wednesday November 13 ... GLLOW Coffeehouse. Come and meet others who care. Rm 110, CC, 8:00 pm. Call (XXX) [GLLOW] for more info.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No.19, 1985, November 8 (Friday), “Calendar,” p.27.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]

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1985, November 20 Wednesday) * GLLOW: Coffeehouse

Wednesday Nov. 20 ... GLLOW Coffeehouse. Come and meet other others who care. Rm 110, CC, 8:00 pm. Call XXX-XXXX for more info.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No.20, 1985, November 15 (Friday), “Calendar,” p.27.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]

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1985, November 22 * UW Imprint Column: A Different Light: AIDS precautions

A column called A different Light, written by Alan Yoshioka. A lengthier than usual article about AIDS that provides facts and advice on health measures that lower the risk of contracting the virus.
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No. 21, 1985, November 22 (Friday), “Forum,” p.5.]

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1985, November 27 Wednesday) * GLLOW: Coffeehouse

Wednesday Nov. 27 ... GLLOW Coffeehouse. Come and meet other who care. Rm 110, CC, 8:00 pm. Call XXX-XXXX for more info.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No.21, 1985, November 22 (Friday), “Calendar,” p.27.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]

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1985, November 28 (Thursday) * AIDS Benefit

Thursday Nov. 28 ... AIDS Benefit Dance between 8:00 pm. and 1 am., $2 cover, proceeds to go to ACCKWA, the AIDS Committee of Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo and Area (ACCKWA). Call XXX-XXX for directions to the bar.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No. 21, 1985, November 22 (Friday), “Calendar,” p.27.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | events]

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1985, November 29 * UW Imprint Column: A Different Light: The Real Obscenity

A column called A different Light, written by Alan Yoshioka. An article about the censorship by Customs Canada of gay publications coming from the U.S.A.
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No. 22, 1985, November 29 (Friday), “Forum,” p.5.]

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1985, December 4 Wednesday) * GLLOW: Coffeehouse

Wednesday Dec. 4 ... GLLOW Coffeehouse. Come and meet other who care. Rm 110, CC, 8:00 pm. Call XXX-XXXX for more info.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No.22, 1985, November 29 (Friday), “Calendar,” p.19.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]

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1985, December 11 (Wednesday) * GLLOW: Coffeehouse

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 11 ... GLLOW Coffeehouse. Come and meet others who care. Rm. 110, CC 8:00 pm. Call XXX-XXXX for more info.”
[source: Imprint, Vol.8, No. 23, 1985, December 6 (Friday), “Calendar,” p.19.]
[NOTE: This issue is labelled on the front page as “Dimprint.” Inside beginning on p.11, the paper takes its usual name.]
[categories: campus groups | UW groups | GLLOW | meetings]

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1985, December 31 (Tuesday) * K-W Record: K-W area records second case of AIDS

On p.?? of The Kitchener-Waterloo Record, 1985, December 31, Tuesday, there was an article by Sheila Hannon, Record staff, entitled “K-W area records second case of AIDS” In this article, it was noted that Dr. Gerard Evans, Waterloo Region's medical officer of health had indicated that in December of 1985 the second case of AIDS had been diagnosed in someone living in Waterloo Region; the first case had been diagnosed three years earlier, in 1982. The article also stated that (at the time) people usually lived only about three to five years after diagnosis, and that more than 90% of those who had contracted AIDS were homosexual or bisexual. The article also mentions Bill Allan in the following paragraph: “Bill Allan, a founder of the AIDS Committee of Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo and Area, said he has heard rumors of a confirmed case of AIDS. However, although he knows of several people, including himself, who suffer from AIDS-related conditions, he is unaware of anyone with a recent diagnosis of the full-blown disease.”
[source: The Kitchener-Waterloo Record, 1985, December 31, Tuesday, paging unknown; article entitled “K-W area records second case of AIDS”; photocopy supplied by ACCKWA.]

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