By Samantha Jimenez Pulse — the palpable beat resulting from the heart propelling blood through the body, rhythmic beating, throbbing. It was a great name for a nightclub, especially one that was a safe haven for the LGBTQ community — a place where no one shot judgmental stares or made comments under their breath, or…
By Alexandra Reboredo When one pictures Orlando, the first thing that comes to mind is amusement parks, great weather, and perfect vacation getaways. This past weekend, however, shook the Sunshine state—and the nation—to its core as bloodshed overwhelmed the local community. On Friday afternoon, the 22-year-old singer who made her name on NBC’s “The Voice,”…
By Veronica Rarick On Sunday, Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando, became the scene of the largest massacre in American history. The gunman, Omar Mateen, a U.S born citizen, carried an assault rifle and a pistol into the club at around 2 a.m. and began shooting, killing 50 people and injuring 53. Mateen was shot…