University of South Florida becomes first in the Sunshine State to offer transgendered dorms on campus
12:40 AM, Jul 8, 2011
http://www.wtsp.com/news/local/article/200154/8/Floridas-first-transgender-college-dorms (http://www.wtsp.com/news/local/article/200154/8/Floridas-first-transgender-college-dorms)
Most college students check "male" or "female" on their application to live in a dorm. Thursday, the University of South Florida became the first college in Florida and one of only a few nationwide offering a third option-- "transgender."
Four roommates in one of USF's apartment style dorms discuss the changes hours after they saw it on the front-page of the school newspaper, "At least it's some type of accommodation for people who don't fit into the two checked boxes." These roommates couldn't be happier to hear their classmates who are transitioning from one sex to another have new options to live on campus.
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Students react to USF's plan for gender-neutral dorms
By Kim Wilmath, Times Staff Writer
In Print: Friday, July 8, 2011
http://www.tampabay.com/news/education/college/students-react-to-usfs-plan-for-gender-neutral-dorms/1179364 (http://www.tampabay.com/news/education/college/students-react-to-usfs-plan-for-gender-neutral-dorms/1179364)
TAMPA — University of South Florida officials talked to the staff, anticipated questions and had answers ready to go Thursday after announcing the college would start pursuing gender-neutral housing options.
The reaction on campus from students:
"Once you're 18, you should be able to decide for yourself," said USF senior David Davis.