<p>Queer is the generally accepted self-adopted term for anyone of alternative sexuality. It’s not a slur.</p>
<p>Barnard and Columbia discussed merging in the 80’s when Columbia finally went co-ed, and it was decided that the current relationship would work out best for all involved. Barnard didn’t want to vanish, and Columbia realized it could benefit from attracting those students who weren’t otherwise considering Columbia. LAC fans, mostly, but women’s colleges also do attract a different crowd–and no, not just lesbians.</p>