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An plan on campus has been fighting for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights for almost 30 years and shows no signs of stopping.
The Marshall University Lambda Company is an organization in conjunction with the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Outreach, dedicated to contribution support and raising awareness for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students.
"As one of West Virginia's oldest lesbian, gay, hermaphrodite, transgender allied organizations our goal is to bring a sense of activism and foster awareness," said Jo Troller, president of the Lambda Society.
The structure has participated in the "Walk Against Rape," homecoming events and the "Suicide March." It has also hosted collective events and trips to Kings Island.
The organization plans to drove a "Marriage Day Protest" at the Memorial Student Center on Valentine's Day in unification with a larger occurrence at the Cabell County Courthouse to raise awareness for marriage likeness.
"Students will be able to get married regardless of gender," Troller said. "It's not thriving to be legal marriage, but the participants will get to say their vows and receive a certificate.
Source: MU The Parthenon