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DRAG SHOW
Penn State celebrates ‘Campus Pride Month’ with ‘drag bingo’ and ‘gay’ sign language workshop
Various LGBTQ-themed events, including a drag bingo, are taking place throughout the month.
By Brendan McDonald '25
Apr 17, 2024
Supreme Court will not prevent West Texas A&M University president from canceling drag show
An LGBT group previously sued the university president for canceling a drag show last year, and the lawsuit now sit…
By Pedro Rodriguez '24
Apr 10, 2024
UNT removes university-sponsored 'Pride Week' events to comply with anti-DEI law
University of North Texas campus libraries were reportedly informed via email by the university’s legal counsel tha…
By Clarise Tujardon '26
Feb 27, 2024
University of Nebraska to commemorate end of semester with 'Out of this World Drag Show'
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln's Gender and Sexuality Center is set to hold the event and attendees will be abl…
By Clarise Tujardon '26
Feb 14, 2024
Catholic university Valentine's drag show will 'celebrate Queer Love'
Gonzaga University’s Queer Student Union is organizing a Valentine's Day drag show to 'celebrate Queer Love' on Feb…
By Claire Caton '26
Jan 30, 2024
Notre Dame students hold prayer vigil in protest of campus drag show
More than 250 students and community members attended the event to oppose the performance on the Catholic school's …
By John Parker '25
Nov 18, 2023
Notre Dame prof defends campus drag show as not 'counter to the teachings of the Church'
Notre Dame's Pam Wojcik will host a symposium on drag on Nov. 3 as part of her one-credit course, “What a Drag: Dra…
By Claire Caton '26
Oct 5, 2023
$18,000 drag show causes controversy for this public university president: report
Lawmakers demanded the termination of University of Oklahoma President Joseph Harroz after the university reportedl…
By Jasleen Kaur '26
Aug 28, 2023
Board of Education votes to ban drag shows for schoolchildren, recognize sex as 'immutable biological trait'
The Florida State Board of Education voted to ban drag shows on school property and protect children from transgend…
By William Biagini '24
Jul 26, 2023
Florida State Board of Education to vote on banning drag shows at schools and field trips
The proposed legislation would also prohibit schools from taking kids on field trips that feature 'adult live perf…
By William Biagini '24
Jul 18, 2023
Texas Christian University students will create own drag personas, perform in 'Queer Art of Drag' course
The course will be taught by Dr. Nino Testa, also known by his drag persona, 'Maria von Clapp.'
By Marya Ruth Dunning '25
Jun 15, 2023
University of Evansville set to host summer 'pride camp' for minors
Teens who attend will “build lifelong friends with incredible activities throughout the week while learning about s…
By Brendan McDonald '25
Jun 7, 2023
EXCLUSIVE: Kids subjected to bizarre nude performance at 'all ages' Oregon State drag event
The event included a demonstration of 't*tty weight lifting.'
By William Biagini '24
Jun 7, 2023
'Drag Brunch' hosted in front of chapel at historically Christian university
Trinity University, a historically Christian institution in Texas, recently hosted a 'drag brunch.'
By Elaine Gunthorpe '24
May 24, 2023
University of Kansas hosts annual 'Kansas Drag Showcase'
The University of Kansas recently hosted its annual Kansas Drag Showcase.
By Alexia Bianchi '22
May 12, 2023
EXCLUSIVE AUDIO: 'I hate Catholic people': Pro-drag students harass protesters at Loyola
Three students at Loyola University Chicago (LUC), a Jesuit Catholic university, recently held a protest in opposit…
By Logan Dubil '23
May 11, 2023
Clemson College Republicans allege viewpoint discrimination in student event promotion
The drag event, which featured an array of known drag performers, was advertised by TigerLive Entertainment, a stud…
By Austin Browne '24
May 9, 2023
West Texas A&M faculty vote no confidence in president who cancelled campus drag show
After the Faculty Senate launched a no-confidence vote in the leadership of West Texas A&M University's president, …
By Shelby Kearns
May 1, 2023
EXCLUSIVE AUDIO: Prof and drag queen discuss 'gender-affirming care' and drag for kids at university event
Georgia Southern University's Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies department co-hosted 'The Politics of Drag' wi…
By Ben Mincey '25
Apr 20, 2023
This month is 'Gaypril' at Western Washington University
Events include 'WWU 31st Annual Drag Show,' 'Trans Tea: Astrology,' and 'Queer & Trans People of Color (QTPOC) Kick…
By Alexia Bianchi '22
Apr 17, 2023
University student gov. tells students to 'bring one dollar bills’ to all-ages drag show
University of Nevada Reno’s student government hosted its annual drag show on Mar. 29 with performer Monique Heart …
By Haika Mrema '24
Apr 4, 2023
University of Arizona prof performs drag for kids
Prof Kornstein goes by the stage name “‘Lil Miss Hot Mess."
By William Biagini '24
Mar 20, 2023
This North Carolina university hosts a 'traditional' annual drag show, sponsored by the student government
Western Carolina University will be holding its annual Drag Show on Friday, March 17, sponsored by the school's Stu…
By Josie Hair '23
Mar 14, 2023
Academic 'experts' warn that banning drag events for kids will lead to 'violence'
The academics assembled by Northwestern University deny that drag is inherently sexual and allege that viral videos…
By Robert Schmad '23
Mar 14, 2023
University of Mississippi uses student fees to hold 'Drag Bingo' on campus
The Ole Miss Student Activities Association (SAA) held a 'drag bingo' on Feb. 22, funded through mandatory student …
By Jennifer Nuelle '24
Mar 11, 2023
UCONN Rainbow Center is looking for students to perform in its drag show
The University of Connecticut’s Rainbow Center is looking for students to participate in an April 21 drag show.
By Alexia Bianchi '22
Feb 17, 2023
USU Queer Student Alliance promotes drag
The Queer Student Alliance at Utah State University recently hosted a 'Learning Drag Event' where 'Drag Queens and …
By Alexia Bianchi '22
Jan 31, 2023
Professor’s op-ed accuses Libs of TikTok of 'generating anti-LGBTQ hate’
An op-ed by an Old Dominion University professor called Libs of TikTok, a Twitter account that curates posts from l…
By Logan Dubil '23
Jan 23, 2023
University center opposes requirement that libraries share ‘age-appropriate’ books
The Saint Louis University (SLU) Center for Social Action (CSA) shared a ‘Call To Action’ to ‘Reject Book Banning i…
By Elaine Gunthorpe '24
Jan 10, 2023
Student drag queen club hosted holiday show for campus: report
The Drag Royalty club at Illinois State University announced that it would host its very first 'Holiday Drag' show,…
By Elaine Gunthorpe '24
Dec 29, 2022
Pride Student Union opens applications for amateur drag show
Earlier this month, the Pride Student Union chapter at Florida State University publicly released applications for …
By William Biagini '24
Dec 27, 2022
EXCLUSIVE: University hosts 'Boone Barbies' drag show
Campus Reform Correspondent Caroline Cason attended a drag show on Dec. 2 at Appalachian State University.
By William Biagini '24
Dec 26, 2022
EXCLUSIVE: An inside look at this Utah campus drag show
Campus Reform obtained video of a drag show at Utah Tech University.
By Thomas Stevenson '23
Oct 27, 2022
University ‘National Coming Out Week’ to include drag queens and drag bingo
Temple University will host a week of events for LGBTQ+ students celebrating National Coming Out Week.
By Logan Dubil '23
Sep 30, 2022
University president claims that performing drag prepared her for leadership
In a piece for Columbus Monthly, Melanie Corn of Columbus College of Art and Design wrote that performing drag ‘pre…
By Emily Fowler '24
Sep 9, 2022
Ohio University hosts drag show for Welcome Week
This year’s annual Welcome Week celebration at Ohio University will include a performance from drag queen ‘Silky Nu…
By Austin Browne '24
Aug 12, 2022
WATCH: University drag show with fake baby even offended this pro-choice LGBTQIA+ ally
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee shared a video of a drag queen dancing with a baby doll attached to an umbili…
By Aidan Shank '23
Jun 10, 2022
EXCLUSIVE: Methodist university displays student drag queen's photo of himself as 'gay' Jesus
The photo was a self-portrait by Emory graduate Tommy Greenler, who in the accompanying text raised speculations ab…
By Robert Schmad '23
Jun 7, 2022
University hosted its first 'Pride Ball' on this Christian holiday
'Heavenly Bodies Mini Pride Ball' was organized by the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point Gender-Sexuality Allia…
By Alice Seeley '23
May 10, 2022
Lawmaker weighs in on dean's drag show lap dance
During Clemson University’s Pride Week, Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students Christopher Miller a…
By Peter Cordi
May 6, 2022
Students celebrated 'Campus Pride Month' in April with many drag shows
Drag shows are popped up at colleges around the country this April as students celebrated Campus Pride Month.
By Peter Cordi
May 5, 2022
WATCH: University enocurages drag for students
On this week’s episode of the Campus Countdown, Abigail Streetman speaks about a Case Western Reserve University (C…
By Abigail Streetman '23
May 4, 2022
'Drag should not be encouraged': Students oppose their university promoting drag shows
The Residence Housing Association, a student-led organization within Residence Life at Boise State, hosted a drag s…
By Molly Brownfield '25
Apr 24, 2022
LGBTQ Center encouraged students to perform drag at the 'Rainbow Gala'
Student organizations at Case Western Reserve University recently hosted a 'Rainbow Gala.'
By Leana Dippie '23
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Amanda Mayer
Apr 23, 2022
God is a 'drag queen,' 'trans man,' 'gender fluid' according to Pride Worship Service
Duke Divinity School hosted a Pride Worship Service at which students prayed to 'the Great Queer One.'
By Peter Cordi
Apr 22, 2022
'Campus is about to get a whole lot gayer': Defunded Draggieland sparks campus conflict
After Texas A&M University refused to fund this year's Draggieland show, student organizations began debating the r…
By Alexa Schwerha
Apr 22, 2022
University hosts 'Drag Queen Story Hour' for 2-year-olds
Oklahoma State University hosted 'Drag Queen Story Hour' for children as young as two years old, two days after hos…
By Peter Cordi
Apr 15, 2022
St. Patrick's Day is a drag (queen bingo) at this university
The University of Colorado, Boulder is hosting "St. Patrick’s Day Drag Queen Bingo" tonight at 6 PM to celebrate t…
By Gianfranco Bravo
Mar 17, 2022
EXCLUSIVE: ASU spent $5k on Viva La Drag performance
Campus Reform obtained a contract showing that Arizona State University spent $5,000 on a drag performance in Novem…
By Peter Cordi
Dec 30, 2021
Students stage drag show in university affiliated church
Emory Pride hosted its annual drag show in a university affiliated Methodist church.
By Robert Schmad '23
Nov 17, 2021