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The article describes the Women's Fair, which includes a discussion with women from the Gay Speakers Bureau.

The paper contains an article about the situation at Salem State, including mention of the Log censorship.

The notes concern a sit-in in reaction to "the Log situation"

The notes concern the censorship of the Log

Statement in support of President Meier and copy of an article from the Beverly Times about the Log issue.

The Plain Brown Wrapper was an alternative newspaper published by SSC students. It was funded privately. There is mention of the Log dispute.

This special edition concerns the attempted confiscation of copies of the Independent Log.

This special edition concerns the confiscation of the newspaper.

Page 12 of the May 22, 1970 issue of the Log. There is a reference to the censorship issue on the right side of the page

Digitized pages from the Log that cover the censorship of the Log and the Black Panther Party.

Contains articles and letters to the editor regarding the Log censorship case

Contains several articles related to the "Black Moochie" censorship case.

The issue contains several articles on the censorship of the Log.

This document is an attempt by Biology professor James Schooley to start a new campus newspaper in the wake of the controversy about 'The Log' publishing "The Black Moochie". This was the only issue of 'The Analog'.

This statement discusses the Black Studies program, addressing any misconceptions surrounding the name of the program and the essential nature of having such a program at Salem State.

The column looks at the psychology of homophobia.

The column talks about a recent article in Time magazine.

This article discusses who the "homosexual" is, drawing on stereotypes and the Kinsey scale to make that identification.

The author, whose name was withheld by request, discusses the nature of bisexuality.

A review of Wainwright Churchill's book "Homosexual Behaviour Among Males"

How the Gay Liberation movement and heterosexuals connect.

The column addresses the concept of abnormality.

The relationship between religion and homosexuality.

The column addresses a letter to Ann Landers (an advice columnist) from a mother who wants to know why her son is gay.

The article discusses the common stereotype of "homosexuals as child molesters" and presents research that shows the stereotype is wrong.

The article discusses the tearing down of signs advertising the play "Cabaret".

The column looks at homophobia in law enforcement, psychology, etc.

The column addresses the reaction of people on campus to his "coming out".

The column discusses Blue Jeans Day. On the day, "if you are gay, wear blue jeans".

A member of the Class of 1977 calls for activism rather than just educating "the straight community".

This column discusses some history of the "modern Gay movement", including the Stonewall riots.

How "society" views homosexuality.

The column is about the upcoming Gay Awareness Week at Salem State.

The column addresses the effects of homophobia on the LGBTQIA+ community.

The column contains a guide to nightlife: "as you might imagine there are not very many gay bars on the staid, conservative North Shore, but there are a few."

The column references a Boston Globe article about gay rights. The article asked for "the public's opinions on homosexuals being barred from specific jobs." The column contains a survey for the SSC community on the same subject.

The column describes the purpose and activities of the Gay Task Force.

The column contains "poetry written by students of the gay community at Salem State College."

A brief column that discusses Gay Task Force plans for the 1978-1979 academic year.

LGBTQIA+ issues

The column discusses gender identity.

The column is about the author Rita Mae Brown.

The Log, which had canceled the column, brought it back "at the special request of the HSP". The Log included the following statement: "The opinions expressed in this column are those of the student authors. members of the Salem State Gay Task Force…

A selection from the foreword to the book Masculine Feminine.

The column discusses the "difference between male and female homosexuality."

The column discusses the author's trip to the New England Gay Conference

The column discusses posters for Gay Film Night being ripped down around campus.

A review of "The War Widow"

The column discussed Anita Bryant and her anti-LGBTQ activism

The article discusses homophobia

The article discusses psychology research into the "causes of homosexuality".

Free speech and the Theatre Department's production of "Boys in the Band"

On the importance of "coming out".

This is a followup column to one published on November 5th, 1975. This column goes into detail on the student's relationship.

This column focuses on STDs

"This week we offer the thoughts and views of a Gay woman student from SSC"

A column written by a student member of the SSC Gay Center about their experiences at Salem State.

This item is a notice about a public program called "Some of Your Best Friends." It included a film and discussion,

The anonymous student expresses his anger that "our Log is gone" due to the actions of the editors of the paper.

The article mentions lecture and discussion by members of the Gay Speakers Bureau. It was the best attended lecture of the lecture series.

This letter addresses Jeffrey Walsh's column (Homosexuality: Normality Questioned Again) in the October 26, 1977 issue of The Log.

Information about the Gay Center and the services it provides.

The document is an extensive report on the censorship of 'The Log'. It contains a detailed timeline of actions, copies of relevant documents, etc.

This article consists of a student opinion on the enrollment initiative to have 50 black students attend SSC, as well as the necessity of having a "heterogenous" environment so that racism can be alleviated both on campus and in society.

These are the minutes from one of the Black Caucus meetings. These notes are comprised of an outline of the Black Studies program as presented by the program coordinator, Gerdes Fleurant.

The piece is in response to the Heterosexual Man letter (December 15, 1976), written by David Newton

These items deal with the mock KKK trial that was held in Bowditch Hall in the Spring semester of 1977. During the "trial", white students were "tried" for having associations with black students.

The memo is a statement from President Frederick Meier of Salem State College regarding the decision of the Antonelli v. Hammond case. Judge Garrity found that the administration of the college has no authority or control of the student press.

This article was taken from Salem State's student newspaper, The Log. This article discusses President Meier's request a number of black students at the college at the time. This article also includes some correspondence between President Meier and…

A Christian column that addresses "misconceptions about Christianity", including "homosexuals say that Jesus said homosexuality was OK".

This letter to the editor is in response to letters by Allard and Newton in the previous issue. Allard and Newton reacted to Walsh's column on October 26, 1977.

David Newton explains why the Log has decided to cancel the "Some of Your Best Friends" column.

This letter is replying to letters regarding the "Morality of Homosexuality" column. The letter writer is the author of that column.

The letter addresses the fact that all of the signed "Some of Your Best Friends" columns have been written by men. It discusses the power dynamics that might make it difficult for women to sign their names.

This unsigned letter to the editor speaks positively about Dave Newton's columns. The letter was written by Harry Allard, though unsigned here.

This letter addresses the "Some of Your Best Friends: The Morality of Homosexuality" column (February 4, 1976).

A letter regarding the editor's reply to Harry Allard's letter about removing his name (March 26, 1975).

This letter is a rebuttal to the Some of Your Best Friends column entitled "How I Feel About Women". It's filled with stereotypes about lesbians.

A rebuttal to the "A Rebuttal" Letter to the editor (11/19/75) by an anonymous author. This letter takes that author to task for his "ostensibly misogynistic" letter.

This letter to the editor was written by French Professor Harry Allard. He had written the letter in the March 26, 1975 issue that lauded Dave Newton's columns. He had signed his name but the Log had taken it out. The editor claimed that one of the…

James Murphy, the Chairman of the College Publications Board, informs President Meier that the Board has voted to censure him for prior restraint against the publication of the October 10, 1969 issue of 'The Log'.

The memo from President Meier states his opinion on the potential publication of Eldridge Cleaver's "The Black Moochie" in "The Log". He warns that "The Log" could have its funding taken away if it proceeds with "the purveyance of obscenity and filth…

President Meier responds to the letter from James Murphy regarding the censure by the College Publications Board.

The article talks about posters of the Lavender Rhino that have appeared on campus. The posters "signify the opening of a hotline and drop-in center for homosexual men and women in connection with the Human Sexuality Center."

Three letters to the editor in reaction to the Some of Your Best Friends column about the morality of homosexuality

These items discuss the interdisciplinary nature of the Black Studies Program at Salem State. The courses within the program are found within a few departments on campus at this time.

Announcement of a lecture and discussion on homosexuality by representatives of the Gay Speakers Bureau.

This letter to the editor takes issue with Jeffrey Walsh's column "Homo Sexuality: Normality Questioned Again" (10/26/1977)

The article takes issue with the Some of Your Best Friends column (10/5/1977) that argued that homosexuality is normal.