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Breaking Boundaries: The Representation of Queer Teens in “The Lost Boys” (1987)
No full textThis review explores the representation of queer identity in the 1987 horror film "The Lost Boys" directed by Joel Schumacher, by examining the portrayal of queer vampires and their relationships with the main characters. 
Carmilla: From Lesbian Vampire to Lesbian and a Vampire
No full textCarmilla is a classic piece of vampire literature and one of the first piece of queer vampire media. Over the years and adaptions, the character in with the story gets its name has gone through a change, from being a lesbian vampire to a character who is both a lesbian and a vampire. 
Misogyny, Homophobia, & Sexuality in Vampire Fiction
No full textWhile the use of the vampire as a metaphor for the other has created a strong reaction from LGBT+ youth and many young women, issues of homophobia and misogyny still remain prevalent both in the stories themselves and in the response to these stories. 
Diversity of Mycorrhizal fungi in Eastern Hemlock stands will significantly change with the effects of Hemlock Woolly Adelgid infestation in southwestern Nova Scotia, Canada
No full textA foundation tree species, eastern hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) is threatened by the invasive hemlock woolly adelgid (Adelges tsugae) (HWA) in southwestern Nova Scotia, Canada. The loss of this key species and its heavily shaded ecosystems may alter the diversity of important mycorrhizal fungi in hemlock forests. Mycorrhizal fungi share a vital mutualistic relationship with their host trees; consequentially, understanding if and how the predicted eastern hemlock decline will affect mycorrhizal diversity is paramount. Using available literature, we discuss three major consequences of HWA on eastern hemlock ecosystems – changing forest composition, loss of old-growth trees, and increased insect stress on host trees – and how they will likely influence mycorrhizal communities as adelgid infestations intensify. Environmental variables are also discussed as another major influence on fungal diversity. We conclude that the mycorrhizal community of eastern hemlock forests will likely change significantly as old-growth hemlock is replaced with mixed forest. We also suggest that mycorrhizal community composition will shift in favour of generalist mycorrhizae which form symbioses with multiple tree species. These conclusions illuminate the future of hemlock forest fungi in southwestern Nova Scotia and underline the importance of conserving old-growth eastern hemlock forests and their unique fungal communities
