DU students’ opinions on the emerging LGBTQ+ representation in children’s television

Cartoon Network show “Steven Universe” featuring non-binary/gender neutral character “Stevonnie.” [Photo by Scotty Chaplik]

Children’s television has become very prevalent in today’s age in media, as networks like Disney Channel and Nickelodeon do the best they can to provide healthy, informative, entertaining, and valuable content towards children everywhere. But what do they do to make sure their content includes fair LGBTQ+ representation?

Only in recent years, has LGBTQ+ representation in children’s television started to rise. Currently, there are only six children’s shows that incorporate LGBTQ+ characters in leading or supporting roles, them being “Andi Mack”, “Legend of Korra”, “Steven Universe”, “She-Ra and the Princesses of Power”, “The Loud House”, and “Arthur”. 

Screenwriter Allan Loeb shares his perspective on the world of film

Allan Loeb on the red carpet for his film, “Collateral Beauty.” [Photo courtesy of Zimbio]

It’s sunny and bright in Los Angeles, the mountains are glowing, and the hills are shining. Across the country, it’s gray and cool in New York City, the lights are flashing, and the streets are booming. For Screenwriter Allan Loeb, he gets the best of both worlds, living half the time in each city. Screenwriting isn’t a typical nine-to-five office job, in fact, it’s just the opposite. 

At 35, Allan Loeb sold his first script in 2004 for his drama-infused film, “The Only Living Boy in New York”.  Since then, Loeb has built up a successful career as the writer of many different films like “Just Go with It”, “Here Comes the Boom”, “Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps”, “21”, and “Collateral Beauty”. 

Beta Theta Pi triumphantly inches ahead of Sierra Canyon in DU intramural basketball, 30-27

Team Sierra Canyon point guard defended heavily by Team Beta Theta Pi role players, Luke Srsen and Sterling Roberts. [Photo by Scotty Chaplik]

DENVER – Team Beta Theta Pi snagged a crushing victory in a very close, tight knit, hyper competitive game against team Sierra Canyon in DU’s intramural basketball league, 30-27.