As the new academic year begins at Rutgers University, some things about dorm living have changed. There are now more housing options for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students. It’s not only because of Tyler Clementi, but his death certainly played a role.
Clementi was the freshman whose roommate outed him last September by live-streaming — and encouraging other students to watch — the young man’s sexual encounter with another male student. Three days later Clementi leaped from the George Washington Bridge.
