LGBTQIA+ UNLV student group on the forefront of the queer narrative,...

By Kristen Peterson On the fifth floor of Lied Library, a small group of students occupy a center table, bemoaning the agonies of organic chemistry...

Rosen presser: “Members of the LGBTQ community are still not fully...

The proposed Equality Act got a shot in the arm April 23, when U.S. Sen. Jackie Rosen held a press conference at The Center. John...

Smoking in the LGBTQ community is nearly 70 percent higher, women...

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD may not roll easily off your tongue, but it is the third leading cause of death in the...

As We See It: Nevada grows on the backs of low...

For this month’s column, I’m going to plagiarize much of it from Hugh Jackson, editor of the Nevada Current. This is an online, daily...

Kitty Litter: Calling all heifers, learn the song!

Calling all heifers to the new year. I’m not going to mention names but you know who you are. I’m calling your asses out...

Make life a journey, not a guilt trip

By JAMES MALTESE Special to the Las Vegas Spectrum Life is a Journey, not a Guilt Trip! That was the slogan from my former LGBTQ Christian...

Top ten OUT and abOUT travel destinations

MAY be I will? April Showers have brought May flowers. Did you get to Palm Springs via the high desert or Joshua Tree? Even...

Coping with eating disorders

By Bri Hayes Weight. Weight loss. How many times a day do you think about it? If you’re confident and comfortable in your body, perhaps...

Q&A: Talking with Michele Rothstein, owner of Balloons With a Twist,...

Michele Rothstein owns Ballons With a Twist. She has lived in Las Vegas for 25 years and has been a longtime LGBTQ ally. Spectrum...

Second annual Vegas Women’s Fest was a hit; musical guests Patti...

Hundreds of women (and men!) turned out for the second annual Vegas Women’s Fest held at The Center last month. Kicking off the event...

Kitty Litter: Garage celebrates 8; QuadZ parties at 5

Hello March, were did you go…? April showers brings May fl owers! Have you seen the super bloom in the California desert? Looks like...

The Rock Report: April Fools! From the Merry Prankster

The old time celebrities who were foolish enough to think of themselves as invincible, are now like faded fools, in our new found world...

East Coast medium to visit Las Vegas

Richard P. Schoeller of Long Island, New York will visit the Spiritualist Desert Church, NSAC May 3-7. During his visit he will speak at...

A bloomin’ reason for spring travel

“April Showers bring May Flowers,” reminds me that our desert and city may be in full bloom soon, but it also reminds me April...

Building muscle: Learn to be a knock out

Building lean muscle is an essential element of living a healthy lifestyle. Better yet, the more muscle you have the more you get to...

Farewell to Jon Gathercole: ‘He made us smile, laugh and happy’

July 11, 1948 - March 1, 2019 Jon was born in Ryan, Oklahoma. At age 17 he moved to San Francisco and quickly became...

Remembering Arlene Cooper and thoughts from other LGBTQ allies

Historically, LGBTQ allies have played an important role in fighting for our rights, here in Las Vegas and nationwide. All of us that work...

The Center news: Jolt! Cafe opens in the Center

The Center is excited to announce the opening of our new café, The Jolt! Tiff any Stiles, owner of The Jolt, had a soft...

Sin Sity Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence wow ‘em at Red Dress

Sister Oh Livia, Postulant Loyalty, Sister Prudence, Sister Faith, Mother Loosy, Sister Gloria Areola, Sister Ema, Sentry Fortitude, and Novice Sister Maria. Women from...

UNLV panel discusses the word ‘queer’

There is ample reason to laugh and cry during “Pride,” the 2014 British fi lm based on the real life, and surprisingly beautiful, alliance...