Welcome Sigh

A photo story on the LGBTQIA+ Living Learning Community that lives within Dellplain Hall in Syracuse University. In the LLC, SU students see the unique opportunity to safely be themselves and welcome others that reflect them.

Isabella “Bella” Carter presses the button to the 4th floor in DellPlain Hall, where she lives in the LGBTQIA+ Living Learning Community (LLC).

Isabella “Bella” Carter presses the button to the 4th floor in DellPlain Hall, where she lives in the LGBTQIA+ Living Learning Community (LLC).

Claire McBride (right) kisses Cordelia Dunston (left) as they laugh while watching a scene in the musical Ride the Cyclone. The two met through the LLC and are in a romantic relationship.

Claire McBride (right) kisses Cordelia Dunston (left) as they laugh while watching a scene in the musical Ride the Cyclone. The two met through the LLC and are in a romantic relationship.

Soup Russel’s nonbinary sticky note stands amongst the rest on a poster wall of identities. During an LLC exercise, residents were asked to write the parts of their identity that were important to them.

Soup Russel’s nonbinary sticky note stands amongst the rest on a poster wall of identities. During an LLC exercise, residents were asked to write the parts of their identity that were important to them.

Poe Porter (right) and his mother, Krystal Porter (right), share a laugh in Poe’s dorm room as they catch up on Poe’s experience in the LLC. Krystal was picking up Poe for the weekend to attend a family wedding.

Poe Porter (right) and his mother, Krystal Porter (right), share a laugh in Poe’s dorm room as they catch up on Poe’s experience in the LLC. Krystal was picking up Poe for the weekend to attend a family wedding.

Cate Sindler (center) dances to “IT GIRL” by Aliyah’s Interlude as Ryan Thierry speaks to an LLC resident during a small gathering in the 4th floor lounge. The group were waiting on a few others before heading out to celebrate LLC dorm mate Bella’s b

Cate Sindler (center) dances to “IT GIRL” by Aliyah’s Interlude as Ryan Thierry speaks to an LLC resident during a small gathering in the 4th floor lounge. The group were waiting on a few others before heading out to celebrate LLC dorm mate Bella’s birthday.

An LGBTQIA+ flag is illuminated in the window of Poe’s room. This is one of only two LGBTQIA+ flags showing from windows in DellPlain Hall.

An LGBTQIA+ flag is illuminated in the window of Poe’s room. This is one of only two LGBTQIA+ flags showing from windows in DellPlain Hall.

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