One of Winthrop’s diversity-based student organizations has revamped its image, starting with its name. The organization formerly known as GLoBAL is coming into the 2019-2020 school year with a new executive board, a new logo, and a new name, Prism. The long-standing name GLoBAL, which stood for Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Allied League, was changed last semester in response to the common misconception that it was a club for international students. According to Prism president Cody Chester, the new name is also meant to emphasize inclusiveness.
“GLoBAL just wasn’t hitting it, because it was only gay, lesbian and bisexual allied league,” Chester says. “We wanted to be able to bring out a name that’s not an acronym, to accept more people and feel more inclusive. We thought Prism was a better way to bring that out because then we weren’t using acronyms, it was just one big thing. Because you know, when you shine a light on a diamond you get a rainbow.”
Chester hopes that this new image for Prism will bring about more member retention, a greater presence on campus, and a friendly, “family” environment with less of the “hookup culture” that has existed within GLoBAL in the past.
Prism meets in Owens 102 on Wednesday nights at 8 p.m. It is open to all students, regardless of gender or sexual orientation.
