Julian Allison ('23) is a Government and History double major at William & Mary from Mamaroneck, New York. He is involved in the Phi Sigma Pi honors fraternity, and currently serves on the executive board as Chapter Historian, In 2021-22, he was also the marketing lead for the Students Rights Initiative and currently serves on the Committee for Contextualizing Campus Landmarks and Iconography at William & Mary.

Julian Allison, a senior at William & Mary when this interview was conducted, reflects on his experience with various communities at the university and in Williamsburg. He discusses his experiences living both on and off campus and students' relationship with the Williamsburg community. He also describes classes about queer issues and the opportunity to conduct research and have discussions with other students, including his senior seminar about the AIDS crisis. Julian also describes current events within the US legal system and LGBTQ+ issues, as well as his future plans to go to law school. He also discusses queer campus groups and a desire for a physical queer space on campus.

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Julian Allison ('23) is a Government and History double major at William & Mary from Mamaroneck, New York. He is involved in the Phi Sigma Pi honors fraternity, and currently serves on the executive board as Chapter Historian, In 2021-22, he was also the marketing lead for the Students Rights Initiative and currently serves on the Committee for Contextualizing Campus Landmarks and Iconography at William & Mary.

Julian Allison, a senior at William & Mary when this interview was conducted, reflects on his experience with various communities at the university and in Williamsburg. He discusses his experiences living both on and off campus and students' relationship with the Williamsburg community. He also describes classes about queer issues and the opportunity to conduct research and have discussions with other students, including his senior seminar about the AIDS crisis. Julian also describes current events within the US legal system and LGBTQ+ issues, as well as his future plans to go to law school. He also discusses queer campus groups and a desire for a physical queer space on campus.

Noelia Azim is a Hispanic Studies major in the class of 2022. She is originally from Chesapeake, Virginia. While at William & Mary, she was involved in Lambda Alliance as a freshman and sophomore, and is involved in the Filipino American Student Association as a senior. Noelia Azim discusses her experience finding queer friends across campus, including her freshman hall, joining lambda her freshman year, and memories of queer nights at Triangle. She also describes queer and trans POC cooking nights she attended, as well as a lack of diversity within the larger William & Mary queer community. Noelia discusses her Hispanic Studies major and the lack of discussions about queer topics within that department. After joining the Filipino American Student Association during her senior year, she discusses her interactions with queer people in that space and how the community has changed since her freshman year.

Noelia Azim is a Hispanic Studies major in the class of 2022. She is originally from Chesapeake, Virginia. While at William & Mary, she was involved in Lambda Alliance as a freshman and sophomore, and is involved in the Filipino American Student Association as a senior. Noelia Azim discusses her experience finding queer friends across campus, including her freshman hall, joining lambda her freshman year, and memories of queer nights at Triangle. She also describes queer and trans POC cooking nights she attended, as well as a lack of diversity within the larger William & Mary queer community. Noelia discusses her Hispanic Studies major and the lack of discussions about queer topics within that department. After joining the Filipino American Student Association during her senior year, she discusses her interactions with queer people in that space and how the community has changed since her freshman year.

Kaitlyn Clark is a 4th year PhD Student at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS), the graduate school for Marine Science at William & Mary. She is originally from California, and received her undergraduate degree from the College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, Maine ('19). At VIMS, Kaitlyn is studying fishery science, and her research focuses on reproductive and feeding ecology in Atlantic sea scallops. She is also a co-coordinator of Queer Grads, a social group for queer graduate students at VIMS.

Kaitlyn Clark describes her experience living and working in Gloucester Point, which is where VIMS is located. She also discusses the Queer Grads group at VIMS, including the process of further developing that organization and moving it under the Graduate Student Association. She also discusses professional mentoring programs and associations, including oSTEM (Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). Kaitlyn describes her experiences on commercial scallop boats as part of her research at VIMS and how being queer has influenced her interactions with fishermen.

Kaitlyn Clark is a 4th year PhD Student at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS), the graduate school for Marine Science at William & Mary. She is originally from California, and received her undergraduate degree from the College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, Maine ('19). At VIMS, Kaitlyn is studying fishery science, and her research focuses on reproductive and feeding ecology in Atlantic sea scallops. She is also a co-coordinator of Queer Grads, a social group for queer graduate students at VIMS.

Kaitlyn Clark describes her experience living and working in Gloucester Point, which is where VIMS is located. She also discusses the Queer Grads group at VIMS, including the process of further developing that organization and moving it under the Graduate Student Association. She also discusses professional mentoring programs and associations, including oSTEM (Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). Kaitlyn describes her experiences on commercial scallop boats as part of her research at VIMS and how being queer has influenced her interactions with fishermen.

Maxwell Cloe received a BA in American Studies and English from William & Mary in 2020, an MA in American Studies in 2021, and is currently a Program Coordinator for the Sharpe Community Scholars Program. They are from Mechanicsville, VA and currently live in Richmond, VA. While at William & Mary, Maxwell completed research on queer archives and art in the Appalachian Mountains, and continues to maintain a queer digital archive, "Wildcrafting our Queerness."

Maxwell Cloe describes their academic experiences at William & Mary related to queerness, including GSWS classes and their undergraduate and graduate research about queer art, culture, and life in the Appalachian Mountains. They also discuss the Triangle bar, which hosted queer nights until it closed in 2019. After this, it was difficult for queer people to find a dedicated space to socialize, and Maxwell describes efforts by queer organizations like Lambda Alliance and Rainbow Coalition to host events. As a current staff member, Maxwell discusses the opportunity they have to serve as a mentor for students as well.

Maxwell Cloe received a BA in American Studies and English from William & Mary in 2020, an MA in American Studies in 2021, and is currently a Program Coordinator for the Sharpe Community Scholars Program. They are from Mechanicsville, VA and currently live in Richmond, VA. While at William & Mary, Maxwell completed research on queer archives and art in the Appalachian Mountains, and continues to maintain a queer digital archive, "Wildcrafting our Queerness."

Maxwell Cloe describes their academic experiences at William & Mary related to queerness, including GSWS classes and their undergraduate and graduate research about queer art, culture, and life in the Appalachian Mountains. They also discuss the Triangle bar, which hosted queer nights until it closed in 2019. After this, it was difficult for queer people to find a dedicated space to socialize, and Maxwell describes efforts by queer organizations like Lambda Alliance and Rainbow Coalition to host events. As a current staff member, Maxwell discusses the opportunity they have to serve as a mentor for students as well.

Preetha Gopinath is a physics major in the class of 2024 from near Princeton, New Jersey. At William & Mary, Preetha is involved in the South Asian Student Association and the Phi Mu Sorority, and she works at Aromas in Swem Library and the Tutor Zone. Preetha Gopinath describes their experiences with several student organizations at William & Mary. This includes the South Asian Student Association and the group's Expressions yearly showcase, along with experiences in Greek Life as a member of the Phi Mu sorority. Preetha also spent his first semester online due to COVID, and she discusses efforts to meet new people once arriving to campus.

Preetha Gopinath is a physics major in the class of 2024 from near Princeton, New Jersey. At William & Mary, Preetha is involved in the South Asian Student Association and the Phi Mu Sorority, and she works at Aromas in Swem Library and the Tutor Zone. Preetha Gopinath describes their experiences with several student organizations at William & Mary. This includes the South Asian Student Association and the group's Expressions yearly showcase, along with experiences in Greek Life as a member of the Phi Mu sorority. Preetha also spent his first semester online due to COVID, and she discusses efforts to meet new people once arriving to campus.

Aubrey Lay is a Government and Linguistics major in the Class of 2023. He grew up in Bethesda, Maryland. At William & Mary, he is a co-captain of the bhangra team, a co-president of Rainbow Coalition, a 1693 scholar, and is involved in research with Discourse Analysis at William & Mary and the Exodus Project.

Aubrey Lay discusses his involvement as a co-president of Rainbow Coalition, including events for intersex awareness week, queer sex ed, and the Over the Rainbow Gala. With Rainbow Coalition, he has collaborated with Lambda Alliance and the Center for Student Diversity. He also discusses the Exodus Project, which is investigating the humanitarian response to the war in Ukraine and its effect on LGBTQI people. Aubrey describes the ability for William & Mary students to build queer-affirming communities in various spaces, including his experience on the Bhangra team.

Aubrey Lay is a Government and Linguistics major in the Class of 2023. He grew up in Bethesda, Maryland. At William & Mary, he is a co-captain of the bhangra team, a co-president of Rainbow Coalition, a 1693 scholar, and is involved in research with Discourse Analysis at William & Mary and the Exodus Project.

Aubrey Lay discusses his involvement as a co-president of Rainbow Coalition, including events for intersex awareness week, queer sex ed, and the Over the Rainbow Gala. With Rainbow Coalition, he has collaborated with Lambda Alliance and the Center for Student Diversity. He also discusses the Exodus Project, which is investigating the humanitarian response to the war in Ukraine and its effect on LGBTQI people. Aubrey describes the ability for William & Mary students to build queer-affirming communities in various spaces, including his experience on the Bhangra team.

Jimmy Lockedmonds graduated from William and Mary with an MBA in Accounting in 2008 and a Masters in Accounting in 2009. He is from Central Virginia outside of Charlottesville, and currently lives in Alexandria with his husband. He is currently involved with the Crim Dell Association at William & Mary and works in federal contracting. Jimmy Lockedmonds discusses his involvement with various activities at William & Mary, including his experience building a chapter of the Kappa Sigma fraternity together with his freshmen hallmates. He was also involved with the College Partnership for Kids, the University Center Activities Board, the William & Mary Pep Band, Phone a Thon, and working in Building Operations at Swem. Jimmy describes various events held by LGBT organizations on campus. He also discusses his current involvement with the Crim Dell Association and alumni networks.

Jimmy Lockedmonds graduated from William and Mary with an MBA in Accounting in 2008 and a Masters in Accounting in 2009. He is from Central Virginia outside of Charlottesville, and currently lives in Alexandria with his husband. He is currently involved with the Crim Dell Association at William & Mary and works in federal contracting. Jimmy Lockedmonds discusses his involvement with various activities at William & Mary, including his experience building a chapter of the Kappa Sigma fraternity together with his freshmen hallmates. He was also involved with the College Partnership for Kids, the University Center Activities Board, the William & Mary Pep Band, Phone a Thon, and working in Building Operations at Swem. Jimmy describes various events held by LGBT organizations on campus. He also discusses his current involvement with the Crim Dell Association and alumni networks.

Malvika Shrimali ('24) is from Ashburn, VA. They are co-editor in chief of the Gallery literary arts magazine, co-president of Wordshop (a creative writing club), and a member of the South Asian Student Organization and Humans of William & Mary. They are a Hispanic Studies and Environmental Studies double major, and use these fields to examine environmental justice and environmental colonialism. An avid writer and poet, Malvika hopes to become a journalist in the future.

In this interview, Malvika discusses their ability to be a "queer student" in academics at William & Mary. They also describe the interaction between being both queer and Indian and their experiences building community with other queer and Indian students. Malvika writes poetry and makes collages, and they discuss their experience with those art forms, as well as literary clubs at William & Mary. They also describe their coming out experience, including talking to professors about using they/them pronouns.

Malvika Shrimali ('24) is from Ashburn, VA. They are co-editor in chief of the Gallery literary arts magazine, co-president of Wordshop (a creative writing club), and a member of the South Asian Student Organization and Humans of William & Mary. They are a Hispanic Studies and Environmental Studies double major, and use these fields to examine environmental justice and environmental colonialism. An avid writer and poet, Malvika hopes to become a journalist in the future.

In this interview, Malvika discusses their ability to be a "queer student" in academics at William & Mary. They also describe the interaction between being both queer and Indian and their experiences building community with other queer and Indian students. Malvika writes poetry and makes collages, and they discuss their experience with those art forms, as well as literary clubs at William & Mary. They also describe their coming out experience, including talking to professors about using they/them pronouns.

Owen Williams is a History and Government double major in the class of 2023. He is from Vienna, Virginia, and has been involved in a variety of campus organizations at William & Mary. He is currently on Student Assembly as the chief of staff, and is also involved in Interfraternity Council and the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. Owen Williams discusses his experiences with various student organizations, including being a member of Lambda Alliance his freshman year, and subsequently working with them as a member of Student Assembly. Within Student Assembly, Owen has been involved with civic engagement and diversity and accessibility initiatives. He also discusses his experience in Greek life as a member of Phi Gamma Delta and his efforts to create a more inclusive and LGBT-friendly space within that fraternity. Along with these campus involvements, Owen describes coming out before college and the lack of diversity in scholarship included in history and government classes.

Owen Williams is a History and Government double major in the class of 2023. He is from Vienna, Virginia, and has been involved in a variety of campus organizations at William & Mary. He is currently on Student Assembly as the chief of staff, and is also involved in Interfraternity Council and the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. Owen Williams discusses his experiences with various student organizations, including being a member of Lambda Alliance his freshman year, and subsequently working with them as a member of Student Assembly. Within Student Assembly, Owen has been involved with civic engagement and diversity and accessibility initiatives. He also discusses his experience in Greek life as a member of Phi Gamma Delta and his efforts to create a more inclusive and LGBT-friendly space within that fraternity. Along with these campus involvements, Owen describes coming out before college and the lack of diversity in scholarship included in history and government classes.

Matthew Wright graduated from William & Mary in 2022 with a double major in Psychology and Film and Media Studies. He is from Ashburn, VA. While at William & Mary, Matthew was involved in Lambda Alliance and a cappella. After graduating, he is working with children on the autism spectrum as a behavior therapist.

Matthew Wright joined Lambda Alliance his freshman year, and they discuss various experiences with the organization, including social events, serving as the public relations chair, and the negative effect COVID had on the organization and its attendance. He also describes memories of queer nights at the Triangle. Matthew has built a community of queer friends, and discusses the benefits of these relationships. They also describe the pride events hosted by Lambda Alliance and Rainbow Coalition, as well as the university administration's attempts to be more inclusive.

Matthew Wright graduated from William & Mary in 2022 with a double major in Psychology and Film and Media Studies. He is from Ashburn, VA. While at William & Mary, Matthew was involved in Lambda Alliance and a cappella. After graduating, he is working with children on the autism spectrum as a behavior therapist.

Matthew Wright joined Lambda Alliance his freshman year, and they discuss various experiences with the organization, including social events, serving as the public relations chair, and the negative effect COVID had on the organization and its attendance. He also describes memories of queer nights at the Triangle. Matthew has built a community of queer friends, and discusses the benefits of these relationships. They also describe the pride events hosted by Lambda Alliance and Rainbow Coalition, as well as the university administration's attempts to be more inclusive.