1980

February 22nd, 1980

Nancy, a senior in 1980 states that the movie ‘Cruising,’ is a vicious attack against gay people and that the movie reinforces hatred and fear against gays.

McNamara, Nancy. “Criticism of ‘Cruising’.” Indiana Daily Student, February 22, 1980.

February 22nd, 1980

Members of the Bloomington Gay Alliance disapproved of the showing of ‘Cruising’ in Bloomington, so they offered the public an alternative to see a documentary called “Word is Out.”

Peirce, Carol. “BGA Offers Documentary as Alternative to ‘Cruising’.” Indiana Daily Student, February 22, 1980.

February 22nd, 1980

Matt the staff writer, states that no one should take the movie seriously, however he also feels that the movie exploited gays.

Roush, Matt. “’Cruising’ Not Worth All the Fuss.” Indiana Daily Student, February 22, 1980.

Exact Date Not Known

An article in the yearbook speaks of the diversity on campus and around Bloomington. Bloomington was considered to be an oasis for gays in the Midwest.

Indiana University. Arbutus 1979-1980 Yearbook, Volume 87, 1979-1980. Bloomington: Indiana University Office of University Archives and Records Management, 1980.

November 3rd, 1980

Pastor of the Indianapolis Baptist Temple, Greg Dixon, came to Indiana University to speak of the current president Jimmy Carter, who supports homosexuality. Dixon claims that homosexuality is morally wrong and it should be a felony.

Indiana University, Arbutus 1980-1981 Yearbook, Volume 88, 1980-1981. Bloomington: Indiana University Office of University Archives and Records Management, 1981.