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Neither player reached their program's high expectation, but Argyle senior Tanner Boyzuick and Krum sophomore Tristan Bridges both stood above their peers on the diamond this past season.
Neither player reached their program's high expectation, but Argyle senior Tanner Boyzuick and Krum sophomore Tristan Bridges both stood above their peers on the diamond this past season.
Krum's Raymond Barrington has been selected to participate in the Blue-Grey Southwest Super Regional Combine on Friday and Saturday at Arlington's AT&T Stadium.
After spending some time as the state's top-ranked Class 6A team, Guyer finished second in District 5-6A to eventual state champion Keller, but the Lady Wildcats were well represented on the 5-6A all-district team.
Bryan Chaney has only two years of experience coaching high school softball, and they were 14 years apart.
McKINNEY — First-year coach Matt McBrayer embraced all six of his seniors following Krum's 9-5 loss to Celina in Game 2 of a Class 4A regional quarterfinal series Saturday at McKinney Boyd.
BONHAM — Using a three-run home run to jump out to a 3-0 lead, the Krum Lady Cats looked as if they were headed to a Game 3 in their Class 4A regional semifinal series, but Paris North Lamar had other plans.
McKINNEY — Tied at 1 through seven innings, Krum and Celina each had plenty of opportunities to take control of the game, but neither did until Celina exploded for four runs on three hits to take a 5-1 lead in the top of the eighth that ended up being the game's final score.
PROSPER — In Thursday's Class 4A regional semifinal showdown between Krum and Paris North Lamar, stiff pitching was the theme as the best-of-three series began with both pitchers racking up strikeouts.However,...
CORINTH — Just more than a month ago, Lake Dallas baseball coach John Tompkins couldn't have been more disappointed in his team, or more unsure about its upcoming playoff push. So he did the only logical thing he could to light a fire — he held tryouts.
COLLEGE STATION — In just his sophomore season, Argyle's Matt Hynek put his youthful poise on display from the get-go of the first set of his Class 4A boys' singles quarterfinal match against Canyon Lake's Kendall Murray.
From a distance, tennis can seem as simple as hitting a ball back and forth over a net, but underneath there is a serious mental game being played.
FRISCO — After going three weeks without a game, the Krum Bobcats took a few innings to find a rhythm at the plate Friday. But while their bats struggled early, it took no time at all for senior Colton Knierim to get going on the mound. Knierim, who finished with eight strikeouts and allowed just one hit, helped anchor Krum's 2-1 walk-off win against Carrollton Ranchview in an eight-inning Class 4A Region II area-round game.
FRISCO — Krum catcher Morgan Sebastian never doubted Tristan Bridges would find a way to wiggle out of the tightest of spots early in the Lady Cats' playoff game against Melissa on Friday night with so much on the line.
FRISCO — The Krum Lady Cats didn't need any help from Princeton this time. After taking advantage of five Princeton errors to win Game 1 of their Class 4A area-round playoff series Friday, the Lady Cats pounded out 12 hits and rode the pitching of Tristan Bridges to a 13-1 victory over the Lady Panthers on Saturday to complete a sweep of the best-of-three series.
FRISCO — The Krum Lady Cats are hard enough to beat without an opponent making mistakes, but five Princeton errors Friday have Krum on the verge of a Class 4A area championship.
Krum's Matt Robinson, seated on the right, committed to play football for the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Elephants in Terre Haute, Indiana, during a ceremony Monday at Krum High School. Also pictured is Krum head football coach Gary Robinson, seated, and standing is coaches Eric Shon, left, Allen Oh, Richard Baker, Brian Penry, and parents Tim and Kathy Robinson. Rose-Hulman is a member of the NCAA DIII Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference.
ARGYLE — Over the past couple of weeks, Argyle baseball coach Ricky Griffin was waiting for the right time to shake up his batting order.
Vivian Gray and Madison Ralston, two key cogs in Argyle's state championship win from earlier this month, highlight a trio of Denton-area standouts recently named to the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches all-state teams.
CORINTH — Each time Krum pulled within striking distance Monday, Carrollton Ranchview answered.
ARGYLE — Connor Mushinski was unflappable on the mound for Argyle in last year's Class 4A title game, and by the end of that night, he was hoisting an MVP trophy. Perhaps the most impressive aspect of...
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LEWISVILLE — After putting on a defensive clinic in a 73-22 win over Dallas Triple A on Tuesday, the Krum Lady Bobcats were unable to contain the offensive firepower of Dallas Lincoln and fell 70-42 in a Class 4A Region II area-round playoff game Friday.
THE COLONY — Less than a week after knocking off Celina in a District 9-4A playoff seeding game to secure third place, the Krum Lady Bobcats dominated Dallas Triple A Academy from the opening tip in a 73-22 victory Tuesday.
Krum coach Stacey Lucas didn't say it's state or bust this season. But her team certainly looks the part.
For eight Denton-area girls basketball teams, the win-and-advance season, better known as the UIL state playoffs, gets under way today and tomorrow.
SANGER — Krum coach Lana Degelia said her team wanted to get Tuesday's abysmal loss to Argyle out of its system quickly and head into the Class 4A playoffs on a high note.
KRUM — Argyle can finally start thinking about the playoffs and defending its Class 4A state title from last year. Krum, on the other hand, must wait to see how its postseason road plays out.
KRUM — With 16 seconds left Tuesday, Krum's lone freshman, Remi May, made his way to the free throw line with the Bobcats up 49-46 against District 9-4A foe Aubrey. May toed the line and sunk both shots to put the Bobcats ahead 51-46.
KRUM — Neither Krum nor Celina could get a permanent thumb on the lead in Friday's District 9-4A opener as the teams exchanged waves of momentum.
KRUM — A few unlikely players for the Sanger Lady Indians stepped up when Krum's game plan eliminated Sanger's plan.
PONDER — In what the locals of Krum and Ponder call the Battle of FM156 — regarding the road that passes through both cities — spirits were high, the gymnasium was packed and homecoming festivities for Ponder were all the buzz. But there was still a basketball game to be played.
The first time Celina and Krum met was in the final game of the regular season. Krum fell to 5-5 on the season after the lopsided loss, but the Bobcats have rattled off three straight program-defining victories since then.
Krum coach Gary Robinson remembers the early days of the football program like they were yesterday — from the first middle school win and the Bobcats' first varsity win against Ranger to their first district win against Bridgeport and their first playoff win against Dallas Lincoln a season ago.
BROWNWOOD — Heading into their Class 4A playoff showdown with undefeated and seventh-ranked Sweetwater, the Krum Bobcats saw an online prediction that they had a 97 percent chance to lose.
JACKSBORO — Last year, the Krum Bobcats' season ended in the area round against Vernon. But Friday night, the Bobcats entered new territory by taking the area title with a 35-21 win against the Iowa Park Hawks.
FORT WORTH — A week after surrendering 63 points in the first half to Conner Pingelton and the high-octane Celina offense, the Krum defense returned to form and held the Godley Wildcats scoreless on its way to a 28-0 victory in the bi-district round of the Class 4A Division II playoffs at Saginaw Chisholm Trail.
The Argyle Lady Eagles will face Longview Spring Hill today in the Class 4A Region II finals after Argyle defeated Gilmer and Spring Hill knocked off Krum Friday night in the semifinals.
Krum senior Ashley Landry signs a national letter of intent Wednesday to play softball for the Arkansas Tech Golden Suns. Landry, a four-year starter for the Lady Cats, has been named to the all-district and all-area teams the last three years. She is flanked by her parents, Michael and Cindy Landry. Standing are Krum assistant coaches Brian Chaney, left, and Brian Penry and head coach Stacey Lucas, right.
AUBREY — With a deafening crowd at Aubrey High School as the backdrop following Krum's wild victory against Celina on Tuesday night, all Krum junior Courtnie Roberts could do was sit on the bench and cry.
KRUM — Conner Pingleton and the Celina offense picked up right where they left off in a dominating win against Aubrey last week, as Pingleton threw for 294 yards and seven touchdowns in the first half to lead the Bobcats to a 69-14 win against Krum on Friday night.
The Denton Lady Broncos, fresh off a four-set victory over Lake Dallas, will attempt to move into the Class 5A Region I quarterfinals tonight when the UIL volleyball playoffs resume.
HALTOM CITY — Krum coach Lynn Larson hoped her Lady Bobcats would exercise any jitters they had before Tuesday's bi-district playoff match against Arlington Uplift Summit International Preparatory.
BONHAM — Colten Graham passed for 201 yards and a touchdown and ran for one of Krum's four rushing scores in the Bobcats' 42-13 defeat of Bonham to clinch a District 3-4A (Division II) playoff berth on Thursday.
KRUM — Argyle weathered a ferocious attack from Krum in the opening set of Tuesday's District 9-4A title match, netting a late rally to eke out a close win. Everything seemed to get easier for the Lady Eagles after that.
Anna and Krum traded touchdowns on first possessions, keeping the game tight in the first half, but Krum finished the game on a 30-0 run to come away with a 40-14 win and get their second district win.
The Krum Bobcats and Anna Coyotes fell victims to the heavy rain and lighting on Friday night, which forced a postponement of their District 3-4A (Division II) game until 4 p.m. today in Krum.
AUBREY — In a game that was expected to be close, the Aubrey Chaparrals amassed an astounding 571 yards on the ground to overpower the Krum Bobcats 47-21 Friday night.
KRUM — An effective rushing attack and a strong defensive presence aided the Krum Bobcats in a 40-14 drubbing of the Bridgeport Bulls on Friday night in the District 3-4A (Division II) opener for both teams.
KRUM — Krum pushed its winning streak to 13 matches with Tuesday's 25-16, 25-10, 25-12 sweep of Aubrey, setting up a showdown of unbeatens against Argyle for the early lead in District 9-4A.
BOYD — The Krum Bobcats jumped out to a 10-point first-half lead and held that advantage into the third quarter before the Boyd Yellowjackets rallied to take a 20-17 victory Friday night.


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Skoda boss Bernhard Maier has confirmed that a coupe derivative of the upcoming Kodiaq large SUV will be sold in China, and it could make its way to Europe as well.
Speaking at a press conference in Prague, Maier told us: "The coupe SUV is a wonderful derivative. We have not decided to bring it to the European market yet, but it will be coming to China. It's too early to talk about specifications, though."
As seen in our exclusive images, the coupe-SUV will focus on style over practicality in a first for the brand. "We are going to make the brand even more emotional," Maier said. It's set to take on popular coupe-style SUVs like the Range Rover Evoque and BMW X4, but it's likely to offer much better value for money that those upmarket models.
• Skoda's large SUV spotted testing
The as-yet-unnamed competitor for the BMW X4 and forthcoming Mercedes GLC Coupe will get a swept-back profile and sloping roofline, plus tall suspension and a raised driving position. Expect big alloy wheels and a Superb-style front end, as well as sharp creases in the bodywork and a high boot lip for that coupe look.
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Inside, the new car will feel largely familiar to owners of current Skodas and other VW Group models, although we expect advances in technology to make it sharper and even more solidly built than any of the brand's existing cars. A central touchscreen is likely to come as standard, along with various market-leading safety technologies and infotainment options.
Power will come from a range of existing VW Group petrol and diesel engines, while buyers will be offered a selection of manual and DSG automatic gearboxes. A GreenLine version is also set to be an option, promising CO2 emissions of less than 110g/km and 60mpg fuel economy. Plug-in hybrids could also join the range at a later date.
• Baby Skoda Yeti: full details
While a Skoda spokeswoman wouldn't officially confirm the coupe-SUV, she did hint that such a car is under consideration.
"We will be growing our SUV range in the future," she said. "All of our new models will offer class-leading space, value and quality. So long as these can be included, the sky is the limit."
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As a result, this new model is likely to better the BMW X4 for boot space, with more head and legroom and improved internal storage. The X4 features a 500-litre boot (50 litres down on the boxier X3), with a maximum of 1,400 litres if you fold the rear seats flat. As with the BMW, the Skoda will remain a strict five-seater, despite being based on the upcoming seven-seat flagship SUV.
As is the case with Skoda's popular Yeti, the coupe-cum-SUV will be offered with a choice of front and four-wheel drive. The raised ride height will help with ground clearance, while underbody cladding will give it a degree of off-road ability. Like the BMW, though, this new model will be primarily designed for the road – with weighty steering and adjustable driving modes.
The new coupe-SUV will form part of a four-strong crossover range due to be revealed in the coming months. After the introduction of Skoda's all-new seven-seater in 2016, the brand will launch the new Yeti 12 months later. The revised model will build on the current car's success, albeit with a more conventional SUV body, rather than the existing model's van-like shape.
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Later that year, the Yeti will spawn a smaller, supermini-sized SUV designed to rival the likes of the Nissan Juke and innovative Citroen C4 Cactus. Maier told us that "another specific model for China has been decided already, which will then be on the market in 2018. This will be a crossover vehicle with a strong SUV connection."
It's hoped the four new cars will combine with the existing model range to help Skoda increase sales to a whopping 1.5 million globally by 2020 – which would be up nearly 50 per cent on its 2014 figure.
With a new Fabia and Superb already on sale and a facelifted Octavia penned for 2017, there will soon be a Skoda for (almost) every taste. Our sources did say, though, that a Skoda convertible is "totally out of the question".
Do you like the look of this Skoda coupe-SUV? Let us know in the comments below...

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- Attracts unwanted fingerprints, slow interface at times
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Price$ 749.00 (AUD)
Motorola's famous RAZR has returned in yet another iteration. Telstra's new Next-G network is the latest beneficiary of the thin, clamshell design for the MOTORAZR maxx V6. Sporting a 2 megapixel camera, microSD memory card support, touch sensitive front multimedia keys and Bluetooth, the maxx V6 is packed with features.
The maxx V6 is an upgrade to Motorola's previous 3G phone, the RAZR V3x. We were pleased with call quality, which was clear and loud during testing. The speakerphone also performed well - we even managed to use it effectively travelling in a car with the windows open.
The maxx V6 includes standard SMS, MMS and email messaging with POP3, IMAP, and SMTP protocols supported. Once again, Motorola has used the iTap predictive text method for text entry, rather than more common T9 method. The V6 can synchronise your messages and address book with Microsoft Outlook using the included USB cable.
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Users can store their photos on either the maxx V6's 50MB of internal memory or a microSD card slot, located beneath the battery cover. Unfortunately, Motorola don't include a microSD card in the sales package, so this needs to be factored into a purchase.
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What is the difference between giving into something and accepting it?
I've been single for a minute. I met somebody that makes me feel good, act happy, and ticks a lot of my boxes. There are, however, a few differences in our world view and life experiences that are deal breakers for me. I can never see myself dating this person, but we have fun. Do I break it off, or continue feeling good and have a breezy time? Snowflakes inside! [more inside]
It Seems to Me that "Maybe" Pretty Much Always Means "No"
My (very) new boyfriend told me Friday he isn't sure if he sees himself living with someone or getting married again. Later in the weekend, he backtracked and said he was stressed out about other things, afraid of losing me, and he could be open to it. Is this relationship doomed, or can "not sure" mean something other than "no"? [more inside]
How do two depressed, stressed people have a sustainable relationship?
My partner and I both struggle with mental illness in different ways. We have been dating for a year and a half and do pretty well together but sometimes we aren't able to be there for each other or hold back out of fear of burdening the other. How do you practice self care and be a good partner in this kind of an arrangement? How do you confront a partner about habits and actions that might result from their depression, while being cognizant that they are struggling? What's a reasonable expectation for emotional support in a relationship? [more inside]
Help me be brave
I've got a friend that I do almost everything with. I have realized I'm very attracted to him. Help me be brave and ask him out. [more inside]
Is it ever a good idea to force resolution in dating?
I had a few dates with a guy that I work with but not in the same departments. Even though everything was going well, last date was kind of flat. I get the impression that's the last date we will have. Should I clarify that or just let it fade naturally? [more inside]
Late 30yr Little Person keep getting hit by Married (fetish) men. Advice
My case is very similar to this woman's story. Otherwise I feel I'm at my wits end regarding this issue. Would appreciate thoughtful answers, as I've asked this in other forums and have gotten some of the jealous lot who say I must be a flirt, I must dress sexy, I'm a hoe, etc. -- which all are not true and are really the opposite. I have strict rules of having male friends to only past work colleagues, classmates and social circles. [more inside]
Help me understand myself. Why do I get so anxious?
I get a lot of anxiety from dating (and from my life circumstances), and I'm not sure why that is. I'm trying to narrow down the factors and pinpoint what the deal is and how to move forward. I could use some advice or life-experience stories from other folks. [more inside]
LDR breakup logistics?
I think it's time for me to breakup with my long distance GF. The "if I should" questions aside, when should I do this, and should I do it in person? [more inside]
Help a guy keep his eyes on the prize in dating and romance
I'm a straight man in his mid-40s who has lost the ability to romantically fantasise. After a late start with the business of touching other people, and some relationships with awesome people where I just wasn't having fun, I've gone too cynical and lost sight of the fact that intimacy makes people happy. Are there stories or dramas that will help me imagine a fulfilling love life? [more inside]
How to date ethically when you're at the top of a hierarchy?
Everyone says not to do it, but you're going to do it anyway: how to approach dating ethically within a hierarchical community, when you're at the top? I'd like to protect myself, the person I'm interested in, and the other community members who may be affected as much as possible. [more inside]
Co-workers in hate
How to deal with co-worker that you dated and now have to work closely with, but your angst doesn't stem from having dated, but just from the fact that you know too much about them now and really don't like them as a person? [more inside]
How do nonexclusive relationships work?
I'm in the process of getting divorced and am seeing a couple different dudes. I like them both a lot but am in no place for a serious relationship. My soon to be ex is the only serious adult relationship I've ever had so I totally don't know what I'm doing. [more inside]
How do set appropriate boundaries in a new relationship?
I'm in a wonderful new relationship but I need help with communicating, setting and maintaining appropriate boundaries and getting the space I need while getting to know this person better. [more inside]
How to ask women out without seeming creepy or desperate
I am single after an 8 year relationship. I was engaged. I have no idea how to navigate today's dating landscape. Most of my past relationships have developed out of having regular contact with someone for a long time and getting to know them and become friends. Details inside.... [more inside]
Short relationship and he asked for space to think about things
I feel pretty upset that this guy I've been dating for 1.5 months (and known for longer) has suddenly decided he needs space while I was away. He has every right to choose to stop seeing me but we see each other frequently in our social circle and where he works/works out at and will continue to for another 3 months, so I told him I would like to talk to him about it in person. [more inside]
Have I made a mistake?
I broke up with my first real long term boyfriend about a month ago, but it was dragged out for a few weeks so only unofficially ended with no contact a few days ago. [more inside]
I'd love to spend SOME time with you.... Introverts and dating?
I'd like to hear from other introverts about your experiences with dating and burn-out. Is having it at all (or even a few months in) a bad sign for long-term compatibility? Or just a sign that the relationship is moving too fast for you? Or do you set strong boundaries on your time and just trust that the right person will understand? [more inside]
Gay man in a relationship which could be going better
I'm a gay man in a relationship with a closeted man. We've been dating for a few months, going out to dinner and to movies, texting each other for an hour or two every night, talking about all sorts of things ... but things could be going better. (NSFW) [more inside]
GF is more successful than me, how do I deal?
My girlfriend is more successful than me. How do I keep myself from turning into a jealous weird guy? I want to celebrate and support her success, without getting bummed out and feeling emasculated. Looking for strategies (non-redpill) on how to not let this get to me, not blow my budget, and maintain my sense of masculinity. [more inside]
How do I cope with not being #1 with my g/f who has 2 young kids.
All my past relationships were ones which we could both selfishly be top of the totem pole to the other, now I've been dating a woman with 2 children under 10 and I'm struggling with being too needy or feeling like I want more of her time than I guess she wants to/can give. I understand I'll never come before her kids and I do care for them as well but it's very challenging lately to cope with since there's been a dramatic drop in intimacy lately too (not just sex but random acts of kindness; the "honeymoon period" type affection stopped almost at the same time as moving in with her). [more inside]
How to be friends when you wanted more
I have a lot of female friends, but no guy friends. So it's already a little harder for me to navigate this. I have a few questions: 1. Is it normal behavior for a guy to text everyday and only go on one-on-one hangouts with a girl? 2. Is it even possible to be friends with someone you have some sort of feelings for? 3. Do I tell him I feel confused? [more inside]
How can I develop sparks while dating Mr. Sparkless But Right?
I finally met a guy who's perfect for me on paper: he's kind, polite, and considerate, and he shares many of my interests. He seems to be looking for something serious. We both want to get married and start a family (not necessarily with each other... yet). But we don't have fun together and there aren't ANY sparks. I think it's because we're both mild-mannered introverts who need a more outgoing and sexually aggressive dating partner. Help! Do I need to morph into a different kind of person to keep this relationship going? [more inside]
Like, fifty green-eyed monsters.
My fiance just helped my--to be as melodramatic as possible about it--archnemesis into the same elite career/institution he's in, so that now I have not one, but two people to pathetically peer at, looking in with my nose pressed to the glass. He also had a thing for her before we started dating (and during). I'm freaked out and bitter. Help me figure out how not to be a huge evil baby while I taste the many acrid flavors of the jealousy rainbow. [more inside]
Folding without breaking: define long-term relationship compatibility?
Help me define long-term relationship compatibility. How do /you/ define it, or, what do /you/ think compatibility is all about? [more inside]
How do I trust myself with affirmations after a recent breakup?
How do I trust myself with affirmations if I constantly seek validation from external sources, especially intimate relationships? I am coming out of a recent breakup that triggered severe anxiety and dependency. I am keeping busy after the breakup (it has been 2.5 weeks) but I still feel like there is something missing from my recovery process. I am seeking professional help soon (I have an appointment scheduled) but I find anecdotal examples of others' experiences to be extremely helpful. [more inside]
Seeking romantic compatibility anecdata
Deep in limerence, but the first attempt at sex was disappointing. [more inside]
How do I end two relationships in a positive note?
Need help in ending two relationships in a way that is not too hurtful for any of those involved. [more inside]
Am I unlucky, or unlovable?!
Ok, that was a very dramatic question title. But dude: I'm 32 and haven't had a relationship for 5 and 1/2 years! How do I change this and/or shake the feeling it's because I'm just not worthy? [more inside]
It's not you, it's me, no, it's you.
I went out with a guy a few months ago. It didn't work out and for some reason I'm still puzzled by and dwelling at times on his behavior. Was it him? Was it me? Wtf. [more inside]
How do we improve our intellectual connection?
I'm dating a man who is my kindred spirit in many ways. However, we have been dating for a year now, and I have felt over most of this time a sense of yearning for challenging conversation that I just don't get with him. How have you seen people develop their critical thinking, abstract reasoning, and complex verbal expression abilities as adults? Conversely, if you have found happiness being with someone with whom you don't have an intellectual connection, how have you managed around this on an everyday basis? [more inside]
Advice for dating someone with clinical depression
Most of the posts I found here were by posters suffering from depression themselves. I'm interested in those perspectives (what a partner can do to help) but primarily those of people who've been in relationships with a depressed person, but aren't depressed themselves. More specifics inside. [more inside]
A web of deceit and misdirection, or, how to ruin two relationships
I've been dating a lovely woman for almost 4 years this fall but, within the past year, have developed an on-again-off-again romantic relationship with a former coworker. I feel the later has developed to a point that it is make-or-break while the former continues along without hiccup. I have a huge number of conflicting feelings... [more inside]
My Boyfriend is a Divorcing Dad: What is Appropriate?
I've never dated a dad before -- and now have a boyfriend with two children whose divorce isn't final. They are a very "low boundaries" family and I'm having a hard time dealing with what is said, discussed in front of his children... [more inside]
Healthy Expectations for New Dating Situation?
I am six months out of a 3.5 years serious relationship (and very traumatizing break up). I've been dating a new person for two weeks. The dates themselves are great and he shows many signs of wishing to slowly move forward with me. However, I am very anxious between dates. He doesn't text me much between dates and is self-admittedly not a "planner" (e.g. we will have a date but he doesn't confirm day-of; just texts that he is coming over 30 minutes before the agreed-upon time). I can't tell if the anxiety is from (1) normal new relationship feelings; (2) my gut telling me this guy is not into me enough; or (3) my own desperation to feel like I have the stability and constant contact of a LTR again. What are your stories of the first month or two of your own relationships? I have never dated quite like this (we met online) and I want to be more okay with the "dance" and ensuing miscommunications/awkwardness. [more inside]
Can you teach yourself to be more compassionate in relationships?
Need help in stopping a toxic behavioral pattern in post-divorce relationships. More details inside. [more inside]
For me it's never "F*ck Yes"
Referring to the title of this article: F*ck Yes or No. I never feel so charmed by someone I meet that I am no-question into them. How do people like me create meaningful romantic relationships? [more inside]
A lifetime of reading subtext means I sometimes miss the main text.
DatingFilter: Been hanging out with this guy for a few weeks. Asked him out an Actual Date and he declined but it seems like he left the door open. And I'm not sure if my answer closed the door. I am terrible at this dating thing. [more inside]
Freaking Out About Ending Up Alone
Just like the title says. In the aftermath of a relationship, I'm panicking about being resigned to singlehood. As you might expect, snowflakes ahead. [more inside]
How to gauge interest and deal with rejection in early stages of dating?
After a pretty rough breakup in January, I'm starting to be open to the idea of dating again. However, I don't find myself romantically attracted to very many people, so when I do find someone I am interested in, I tend to get my hopes up. I started talking to a guy and feel like I am receiving mixed signals - how do I gauge interest and deal with the possibility of rejection after hoping this would work out? [more inside]
I'm invisible in real life, but do well in online dating [27/m]
In real life women don't flirt with me, smile at me in public, or glance at me when they walk past me. However, with online dating I do really well. What gives? I'm starting to suspect I'm just really photogenic and I'm a bit of a dog in real life.
Should I Just Go Straight to Crone Island?
How do you date while being a feminist? I was thinking about trying online dating again. Then I read the amazing emotional labor thread on the blue, which made me question that. Are there tips and tricks for finding a male partner who is willing to do emotional labor? [more inside]
Searching for answers regarding lack of success in romance
Why am I also so disappointed and unsuccessful when it comes to dating, romance, and relationships? [more inside]
Befriending the Ex
My girlfriend wants to reconnect with a former partner and would like to invite the ex to a Big Event taking place next year. I am not comfortable with this. What to do? [more inside]
Can you Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind someone virtually?
Yeah, that question is a weird one, so I will try to sum it up; boy meets girl, girls sleeps with boy, boy is a stunning wild Ukrainian flower that does not take life seriously and sleeps around on a daily basis, girl gets deeply attached, boy does not. However, I have become addicted to masochistically googling his name so I can view his social networks' pages (mostly Instagram, but also his VKontakte page). It became a daily ritual that deeply interferes with the fact that I absolutely know I should forget all about him and move on, cause as some of you know, this is a cul-de-sac and it hurts. So, I was wondering (perhaps very naively) if there is some way, or even some kind of a paid service, that will make it practically impossible for me to do this. It will make it impossible to google him, OR will block his social status pages from me. [more inside]
Breakup in Same Social Circle
My girlfriend (26) broke up with me (33) out of the blue last week. To add to this, we share the same tight social circle that meets multiple times per week for different outings. I have been keeping my distance from the group so far. While I don't want to lose touch with this circle of friends, I also feel that seeing her would add to my pain and discomfort. Has anyone been in a similar situation and how did you handle it?
How much of an explanation do I owe this guy after one date?
I went out with a guy from OKCupid who seemed awkward but raised no huge red flags. Less than a week later, he got weird and I'm no longer interested. Do I need to tell him this? [more inside]
Why did he not respond after our first date and what should I do?
I went on a first date with a guy I met on a dating website, we got on really well and I thought everything was great. I haven't heard from him since and now I am struggling to stop thinking about him. Any help on what I should do? [more inside]
Can People Change?
I'm with a guy who's not romantic at all and I can't stand it. He says he can change, but is that even possible? [more inside]
How do I find out my boyfriend's secret desires?
I'm afraid of boring my boyfriend in bed. He's a decade older and has had quite a few relationships in his past. I can't imagine he's as vanilla as he professes to be--I'm willing to do ANYTHING, and he wants missionary every time. Does he view me as too innocent for anything else? [more inside]
Relationship Anxiety
I am dating someone in my social circle who I've know for around 8 months. We've been dating for the last 2 months. I think she's great...smart, funny, attractive. We get along well and there is lots of chemistry. I'm happy that I've been able to find someone. Being in a relationship has brought some of my insecurities to the surface. Specifically, there's a couple areas where I could use some advice. [more inside]


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We compared the prevalence of current homelessness among adolescents reporting a minority sexual orientation (lesbian/gay, bisexual, unsure, or heterosexual with same-sex sexual partners) with that among exclusively heterosexual adolescents.
We combined data from the 2005 and 2007 Massachusetts Youth Risk Behavior Survey, a representative sample of public school students in grades 9 though 12 (n=6317).
Approximately 25% of lesbian/gay, 15% of bisexual, and 3% of exclusively heterosexual Massachusetts public high school students were homeless. Sexual-minority males and females had an odds of reporting current homelessness that was between 4 and 13 times that of their exclusively heterosexual peers. Sexual-minority youths' greater likelihood of being homeless was driven by their increased risk of living separately from their parents or guardians.
Youth homelessness is linked with numerous threats such as violence, substance use, and mental health problems. Although discrimination and victimization related to minority sexual orientation status are believed to be important causal factors, research is needed to improve our understanding of the risks and protective factors for homelessness and to determine effective strategies to prevent homelessness in this population.
Two distinct groups make up the population of homeless children and youths in the United States: (1) families with children and (2) unaccompanied youths.1 Regarding the first group, it was estimated that more than 1.5 million US children lived within families that lacked a permanent home during the period of 2005 to 2006.1 Regarding the second group, an additional 575000 to 1.6 million US youths are estimated to be living without a home and without a family, unaccompanied on the streets or in a shelter.1
Youths with minority sexual orientations (such as those identifying themselves as gay, lesbian, or bisexual) appear to be disproportionately at risk for homelessness. A review of research on studies drawn from homeless (i.e., unaccompanied) youth samples found that this population was overrepresented in 17 of 22 studies.2 Estimates of the proportion of the sample in the studies reviewed who were of a sexual minority varied widely, ranging from 4%–5% to 50%. Differences across these studies, such as sample recruitment methods, geographic location, participants' ages, and definition of sexual-minority status likely explain much of this variability.
Homelessness is positively linked with health threats such as victimization, physical and sexual abuse, mental health and substance use problems, and sexual risk behaviors.3–6 Important differences in risk exist among homeless youths who live with their parents or guardians compared with those living separately from their primary caretakers; thus, it is important to examine how sexual orientation may be related to homeless status. Youths who are not physically or emotionally connected to their families have additional risks. For example, youths who are in the presence of their parents at key times during the day are less likely than are youths who are not around their parents to experience emotional distress and to use cigarettes, alcohol, and marijuana.7 Among homeless and at-risk youths, those reporting greater parental monitoring are less likely to report substance use.8 Homeless youths who have a positive relationship with their parents have a lower risk of engaging in substance use, criminal behavior, and survival sex than do homeless youths who report poorer relationships with their parents.9 Youths who are recently homeless have fewer sexual risk behaviors if they live with their families than if they live in situations without parental supervision and support.5
Certain social factors place youths at an elevated risk for homelessness. At-risk youths include those who experience problems at home, are placed in foster care, or who are socioeconomically disadvantaged.6 In one study of 692 homeless youths aged between 12 and 20 years, more than 70% of the participants identified conflict with parents as an important reason for leaving home.10 Similarly, youths who experience emotional neglect or physical or sexual abuse are more likely to become homeless.11,12 Youths displaying school adjustment problems such as poor academic achievement and disciplinary problems are also more likely than are youths who do well in school to be homeless.12
Several factors associated with greater risk for homelessness have been found to occur more frequently in youths with minority sexual orientations than in heterosexual youths. For example, studies document a higher risk of familial childhood maltreatment among lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals than among heterosexual individuals.13–16 This population also faces an increased likelihood of experiencing discrimination and victimization in school and community settings16,17 as well as diminished peer support.18 Middle and high school environments are frequently unsupportive of or hostile toward youths' minority sexual orientation status,19,20 which can contribute to poorer school outcomes among sexual-minority youths than among heterosexual youths.21
Although evidence from studies focusing on homeless populations suggests that sexual-minority youths face a greater risk of homelessness than do heterosexual youths, studies using representative samples that are able to quantify the magnitude of the relative risk are scarce. A main reason for this research gap is that population-based surveys of youths generally lack questions on both homeless status and sexual orientation. Consequently, uncertainty exists as to the extent that studies that sample from homeless populations are generalizable to the larger population of youths.
One representative sample of adolescents attending Massachusetts public high schools, the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (MAYRBS), contains information on homeless status and sexual orientation. We used data from this survey to estimate the prevalence of homelessness in sexual-minority adolescents (lesbian or gay, bisexual, heterosexual with same-sex sexual experience, or unsure of orientation) and in exclusively heterosexual adolescents and to estimate the relative risks of homelessness after controlling for potential demographic confounding. Although previous research on homelessness in sexual minority youths has focused on runaways,2 we took a broader approach in the current analysis by defining homelessness on the basis of the definition outlined in the US federal McKinney–Vento Homeless Assistance Act (i.e., lacking a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence). We examined overall homelessness and then investigated the possibility that sexual-minority adolescents would be more likely than exclusively heterosexual adolescents to be living without their parents or guardians. How sexual orientation may be related to these 2 groups of homeless youths (those living with parents or guardians and those not living with a primary caretaker) is important to examine because of the differences in risk profiles between these groups.
We used data from the 2005 and 2007 MAYRBS to carry out this study. The YRBS is conducted every other year in most US states to monitor the prevalence of the behaviors among US high school students that most influence their health and safety. The MAYRBS is administered by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education with collaboration from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In 2005, Massachusetts became the first state to include a question assessing homeless status on the YRBS. Homelessness was also assessed in the 2007 survey.
The MAYRBS included a representative sample of students in grades 9 through 12. The sample was drawn in 2 steps: first, schools were selected with probability proportional to the enrollment of the school and, second, classes were selected within schools with equal probability. All students in grades 9 through 12, including special education students and students with limited English proficiency, had an equal probability of being selected. Students in the sampled classes in the sampled schools who attended on the day the survey was given filled out an anonymous, self-administered, written questionnaire. The overall response rates (student response rate × school response rate) for the surveys were 68% in 2005 and 73% in 2007. Data were weighted to reduce bias associated with differing patterns of non-response and to reflect the demographic distribution of all students attending Massachusetts public high schools. More information about the MAYRBS can be obtained elsewhere.22
We pooled data from the 2005 and 2007 (total n=6653) surveys to increase the power to estimate sexual orientation differences in homeless status. Included in the current analysis were participants who gave information on their homeless status and sexual orientation identity. Approximately 5.0% (n=336) of the participants were excluded owing to missing information on homeless status or sexual orientation. The Wald χ2 test showed that the participants excluded from the analysis did not differ significantly from the participants included in the analysis on gender (P=.56), age (P=.87), race/ethnicity (P=.27), or US-born status (P=.81). The final analytic sample (n=6317) included 3244 participants of the 2005 survey and 3073 participants of the 2007 survey. The Wald χ2 test showed similar distributions of gender (P=.82), age (P=.15), race/ethnicity (P=.23), US-born status (P=.75) and homelessness (P=.7) in waves 2005 and 2007, but the 2005 wave had a larger proportion of exclusively heterosexual respondents (92.3% vs. 89.5%) (P=.04).
Because the MAYRBS is an anonymous survey, we could not determine precisely how many students participated in both waves. Using weights supplied by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that approximate students' average probability of participation, we estimated that about 20 of the 1864 freshmen and sophomores in our sample who completed the 2005 MAYRBS also completed the survey in 2007 as juniors or seniors. These approximately 20 probable repeat participants represented 0.31% of the study sample and thus did not compromise the study's validity.
The question to assess homelessness was similar in 2005 and 2007, but the stem was different. In 2005, the question read, "What is your primary nighttime residence?" and in 2007 it read, "Where do you typically sleep at night?" Response options in both waves were compatible and included the following: at home with my parents or guardians; at a friend's or relative's home with my parents or guardians; at a friend's or relative's home without my parents or guardians; in a supervised shelter with my parents or guardians; in a supervised shelter without my parents or guardians; in a hotel or motel, car, park, campground, or other public place with my parents or guardians; in a hotel or motel, car, park, campground, or other public place without my parents or guardians; and somewhere else.
We classified homelessness on the basis of the McKinney–Vento Homeless Assistance Act, which defines homeless students for public schools as children and youths without a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence.23 Respondents were categorized as not homeless if they answered "at home with my parents or guardians." If they gave any other answer they were categorized as homeless. McKinney–Vento is the primary piece of federal legislation dealing with the education of children experiencing homelessness in US public schools. It was reauthorized as Title X, Part C, of the No Child Left Behind Act in January 2002. The McKinney–Vento definition, which has been used in legislation such as the Head Start Act (2007) and the Child Nutrition Act (2004), is broad and includes families staying with a relative or "doubled up" with another family because these situations may represent relatively unstable housing.1
We created an additional variable that further separated the homeless group into 2 categories: those living with and those not living with parents or guardians. For analyses with this variable, respondents indicating that their primary nighttime residence was "other" (n=55) were excluded because we were unable to determine whether they were living with their parents or guardians.
Two questions on the 2005 and 2007 questionnaires measured aspects of a person's sexual orientation. One question assessed sexual orientation identity. Participants were asked, "Which of the following best describes you?" Response options were: heterosexual (straight), gay or lesbian, bisexual, and not sure. The other question assessed the sex of lifetime sexual partners. In 2005 participants were asked, "During your life, the person(s) with whom you have had sexual contact is (are)" Response options were "I have not had sexual contact with anyone," "female(s)," "male(s)," and "female(s) and male(s)." In 2007 participants were asked, "During your life, with whom have you had sexual contact?" Response options were "I have never had sexual contact," "females," "males," and "females and males." Although the wording of the question assessing the sex of lifetime sexual partners differed slightly across the 2 waves, the distributions of the answers were similar.
We classified individuals into 5 sexual orientation categories: exclusively heterosexual (i.e., participants who identified themselves as heterosexual and did not report lifetime same-sex sexual partners), which was the referent group; heterosexual with positive reports of any lifetime same-sex sexual partners; gay or lesbian; bisexual; and unsure. We separated heterosexual participants into 2 groups because research suggests that individuals who identify themselves as heterosexual but report histories of same-sex sexual experience have greater risks than do exclusively heterosexual individuals.24,25
We selected covariates to include in the statistical models that might confound the relationship between sexual orientation and homelessness. These variables included gender,26–28 age6 (grouped into categories of 12–14 years, 15 years, 16 years, 17 years, and ≥18 years), race/ethnicity26,29 (grouped into Hispanic and non-Hispanic White, Black, Asian and Pacific Islander, and other race/ethnicity, which included American Indian/Alaskan Native and multiracial groups), and immigration status30 (born in or outside the United States).
Demographic differences among the sexual orientation groups were estimated by use of the Wald χ2 test. Bivariate cross-tabs were conducted to compare homeless status across the sexual orientation groups, both overall and for males and females separately. Multiple logistic regression was conducted to estimate the odds of homelessness comparing the minority sexual orientation groups with those who were exclusively heterosexual stratified on gender. Gender-stratified multinomial logistic regression was used to estimate the sexual-orientation-specific odds of being homeless and living with or separate from parents or guardians. Analyses were weighted and adjusted for the multistage complex sampling design. Percentages shown are weighted.
There were some missing data on covariates, which ranged from 0.1% for age to 1.7% for race/ethnicity. Multiple imputation was used to handle these missing data. The multiple imputation procedure in SAS version 9.2 (SAS Institute, Cary, NC) was used to generate 5 imputed data sets and then SAS-callable SUDAAN version 10.0.1 (SAS Institute Inc, Chicago, IL) was used to combine the estimates from the 5 data sets into summary estimates.
Overall, 90.9% of the sample identified themselves as being heterosexual and did not report a history of having same-sex sexual partners, 2.9% identified themselves as heterosexual and reported a history of having same-sex sexual partners, 3.3% identified themselves as bisexual, 1.3% identified themselves as lesbian or gay, and 1.7% were unsure of their sexual orientation. The demographic characteristics of the sample by sexual orientation are provided in Table 1. Proportionally more male than female respondents reported that they were exclusively heterosexual (92.8% vs 88.9%) or gay/lesbian (1.8% versus 0.9%), whereas male youths were less likely than were female youths to report being bisexual (1.4% vs. 5.2%) or heterosexual with a history of same-sex sexual partners (2.5% vs. 3.3%).
The bivariate distributions of the primary nighttime residence categories and overall homeless status by sexual orientation are shown in Table 2. Proportionally more heterosexual with same-sex partners, bisexual, gay/lesbian, and unsure respondents than exclusively heterosexual participants indicated that they were currently homeless. Of the male respondents, those identifying themselves as gay (23.9%; standard error [SE]=5.1), bisexual (21.8%; SE=4.8), heterosexual with histories of same-sex partners (15.6%; SE=4.2), and unsure (31.1%; SE=8.5) had a higher prevalence of being homeless than did heterosexuals without same-sex partners (3.8%; SE=0.5). Similarly, among female respondents, a higher prevalence of homelessness was observed for lesbians (26.3%; SE=8.6), bisexuals (13.5%; SE=3.0), heterosexuals with same-sex partners (10.1%; SE=2.9), and those unsure of their sexual orientation (9.2%; SE=4.4) than for heterosexuals without same-sex partners (2.6%; SE=0.3). Associations between sexual orientation and homeless status remained strong in logistic regression models adjusted for age, race/ethnicity, US-born status, and survey year, with odds ratios ranging from 4 to 13 (Table 3).
We estimated that more than one third of high school students in Massachusetts who were homeless had some same-sex orientation or were unsure of their sexual orientation [34.4%; standard error (SE)=3.1]. More specifically, 11.3% (SE=1.8) identified themselves as bisexual and another 7.4% (SE=1.8) identified themselves as lesbian or gay.
The risk of being homeless and living separate from parents or guardians was significantly greater among youths with a minority sexual orientation than it was among exclusively heterosexual participants (Table 4). Among sexual minorities, the magnitude of the relative risk for being homeless and not living with parents was greater than being homeless and living with parents; in most cases, associations of sexual orientation with homelessness and living with parents were nonsignificant.
Our findings from this representative study of Massachusetts high school students provide strong evidence that adolescents with a minority sexual orientation are at far greater risk for homelessness than are their heterosexual peers. Approximately 25% of lesbian and gay adolescents and 15% of bisexuals reported homelessness compared with just 3% of the exclusively heterosexual adolescents. More than one third of the students who were homeless reported a minority sexual orientation or were unsure of their sexual orientation. Nearly 20% of the homeless youths in this study identified themselves as lesbian, gay, or bisexual. Clearly, these youths were grossly overrepresented among the homeless, because less than 5% of the sample identified themselves as lesbian, gay, or bisexual. We also found that the positive associations between minority sexual orientation and homelessness were primarily because of sexual-minority youths' greater odds of being homeless and not living with parents. This finding suggests that disparities in sexual orientation in adolescent homelessness may be driven by factors situated within family relationships, such as sexual-minority youths' greater likelihood of running away or being thrown out of their homes, and not because these youths are more likely to be members of a homeless family.
Rejection and victimization within the family related to minority sexual orientation status likely contribute to a greater risk of homelessness among sexual minority youths. Among a sample of 428 homeless adolescents between the ages of 16 and 19 years recruited from 8 Midwestern cities, participants who identified themselves as lesbian, gay, or bisexual were more likely than were heterosexuals to report that they had been kicked out of the house or had left home because of conflict about their sexuality or sexual behaviors.31 In another study of 425 homeless youths aged between 16 and 20 years, 73% of gay and lesbian and 26% of bisexual participants indicated that they were homeless because their parents disapproved of their sexual orientation.32 In addition, sexual abuse by parents was more frequently cited as a reason for leaving home among gay and lesbian (21%) participants than it was among heterosexual (10%) participants. In yet another study of 84 sexual-minority and 84 age- and gender-matched heterosexual homeless youths in Seattle (aged 13–21 years), sexual-minority youths left home more frequently and were more likely to leave home because of physical abuse than were heterosexual youths.33 A deeper understanding of the mechanisms causing sexual-minority adolescents to be at much higher risk of living separately from their families should be a key area of future research.
After becoming homeless, youths with a minority sexual orientation appear to have greater risks and poorer outcomes than do their heterosexual counterparts.34 Studies suggest that homeless lesbian, gay, and bisexual youths experience more physical and sexual victimization and mental health problems such as depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, and suicidality than do homeless heterosexual youths.31,33,35,36 Lesbian and bisexual females who are homeless appear to be at especially elevated risk for substance use and abuse compared with homeless heterosexual females.31,36 Sexual risk behaviors also appear to disproportionately impact sexual-minority homeless adolescents. Studies have reported higher numbers of lifetime sexual partners, younger ages of sexual initiation, and higher rates of unprotected intercourse, survival sex, and HIV and other sexually transmitted infections among sexual-minority homeless adolescents.31–33,37 However, not all studies have reported sexual-orientation differences in risky sexual behaviors among homeless youths.32 Whether the elevated health risks of homeless sexual minorities are related to a general pattern of sexual-orientation disparities or are because homelessness interacts with sexual-minority status to magnify vulnerability remains unclear. Unfortunately, low statistical power prevented us from examining this question.
The findings of the current study may not be directly comparable to previous studies of homelessness in sexual-minority youths because of differences in the sampling strategy (i.e., school-based) and the definition of homelessness (McKinney–Vento is broad and includes youths sleeping at a friend's or relative's home). Homeless youths participating in the MAYRBS may differ in important ways from homeless youths identified through street- and shelter-based studies. Nonetheless, a report based on the 2005 MAYRBS data showed that students classified as homeless on the basis of the McKinney–Vento definition had greater health risks such as substance use, depression, victimization, suicidality, and risky sexual behaviors than did their housed peers.38 Despite their school attendance, the homeless youths identified in this study clearly constitute a vulnerable population.
Some study limitations should be noted. Because we used a sample of high school students, our study likely underestimated the prevalence of homelessness among high school–aged youths. To participate, students needed to attend school on the day the survey was administered. Youths who are homeless may be more likely to be absent from school or to have dropped out of high school. In addition, generalizability was constrained by the fact that the data came exclusively from Massachusetts. Although we combined data from 2 data collection waves, the small sample size of the homeless group and of the sexual-minority youths did not allow for a more detailed examination of the factors that might mediate or moderate relationships between sexual orientation and homeless status. Furthermore, it is possible that uncontrolled confounding (for example, socioeconomic status was not assessed in the MAYRBS) could have biased the relationships between sexual orientation and homelessness. Finally, the cross-sectional nature of the data did not allow us to determine the causal direction of the association between sexual orientation and homeless status.
Massachusetts has been at the forefront of implementing policies and programs to improve the social climate and to extend civil rights to lesbian, gay, and bisexual persons. In 1993 the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education established the Safe Schools Program, which helps schools comply with antidiscrimination laws and encourages them to provide school-based counseling for family members of gay and lesbian students; establish school-based support groups such as Gay-Straight Alliances; develop school policies protecting gay and lesbian students from harassment, violence, and discrimination; and provide training to school personnel in crisis and suicide intervention.39 Despite these important efforts, more needs to be done to reduce homelessness and to enhance support among lesbian, gay, and bisexual youths and their families residing in Massachusetts and across the United States.
Professionals working with adolescents should be aware that minority sexual orientation status is linked to a greater vulnerability of being homeless. Relationships with family and risk for homelessness should be assessed among youths identifying themselves as lesbian, gay, or bisexual and among youths who identify themselves as heterosexual but report same-sex sexual partners. Future research should focus on developing a more comprehensive understanding of the mechanisms contributing to the higher risk of homelessness in this population. Likewise, it will be essential to identify factors that protect lesbian, gay, and bisexual youths from becoming homeless. This information would aid in the design of programs and policies to reduce sexual-orientation disparities in youth homelessness.
Supported in part by grants from the National Institutes of Health (DA23610) and the Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration (T71-MC00009).
We thank the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for permission to use the data.
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ContributorsH. L. Corliss designed and conceptualized the study, analyzed and interpreted the data, and wrote the article. C. S. Goodenow and S. B. Austin assisted with study design and conceptualization, data interpretation, and preparation of the article. L. Nichols assisted with data interpretation and preparation of the article.
Human Participant Protection
The surveys on which this article was based were approved by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (MDOE) and by the AIDS Advisory and Materials Review Panel, as required by the MDOE Cooperative Agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Survey administration was conducted by MDOE staff in full compliance with standards for ethical treatment of individuals participating in the project. Institutional review board approval for this analysis was obtained from Children's Hospital Boston.
Note. The article's contents are the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, or any of the funding institutions.
Heather L. Corliss, Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine, Children's Hospital Boston and the Department of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.
Carol S. Goodenow, Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Malden.
Lauren Nichols, Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine, Children's Hospital Boston.
S. Bryn Austin, Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine, Children's Hospital Boston and the Department of Society, Human Development and Health, Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, MA.
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One of the fundamental aims of the Center is to enhance the intellectual environment for health services research at UC Davis; helping faculty and trainees develop the skills to conduct first-class health services research projects. As an expression of the CHPR's commitment to the professional growth of its faculty members, the noontime seminar series was initiated.
The Seminar Series is held wednesdays, 12-1 pm during the academic year, with a hiatus during the months of July and August. The location is at Medical Education Building, Room 3207. Seminars are open to all Center members and other interested individuals. Continuing Medical Education credit is available to practicing physicians for most sessions. Students can take the course EPI 291 to earn 1 unit of course credit for each quarter of regular attendance.
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