Seeing a lot of pink today? October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but that’s not the reason. And contrary to popular belief, not every guy at Penn is a giant douche bag (unless they pop their collars).

No, today is National Coming Out Day! Hooray!

Starting with the Second National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights in 1987 (think AIDS quilt), October 11 has come to symbolize a day of freedom for the “invisible minority” of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) people.

While the LGBT community at Penn may be hard to notice, the resources for people looking at coming out shouldn’t be. The Advocate ranked Penn as the most gay-friendly school for a reason.

The LGBT Center offers a mentoring program for students who are questioning their sexuality or who have recently “come out.” Those who feel nervous about visiting the organization’s offices have another option: QSpace is the Center’s confidential and secure online chat service.

So reach for that pink polo and while you do, remember, closets are for clothes!

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