

Sexually explicit drag shows have increased in recent years on college campuses across the country.Ĭampus Reform obtained footage in October of last year, for example, of a Utah Tech University drag show where a participant who appeared as a judge yelled “this p***y wet” and “shake that a**” to performers on stage. Ĭourses available to satisfy the minor include "Intersectionality and Social Justice," "Queer History and Theory," "Latina/o/x Communication Studies," "Indigenous Feminisms," "Men and Masculinities," and "Thinking Sex and Gender." 2022, the University of Nevada at Reno launched an LGBTQ Studies minor under the Gender, Race, and Identity (GRI) department in the College of Liberal Arts, as reported by Campus Reform. In October 2022, ASUN partnered with Planned Parenthood Generation Action and other "LGBTQIA+/DEI" clubs to host a “National Coming Out Day Pride Celebration." Last March, ASUN hosted a drag show with a performer named "Silky Nutmeg Ganache" from the television show RuPaul’s Drag Race and told students to So sad,” said one commenter under the second post.ĪSUN advertised a giveaway for the event in February where students had the chance to win meet-and-greet tickets for guessing the "leading drag performer" for the March event. Next you’ll be in our elementary schools. “ The fact y’all are supporting this agenda is heartbreaking and embarrassing. When asked about an age restriction in the comments, ASUN replied, stating it was an Multiple accounts expressed their support for the event. One commenter on the post said they hope the university will be "vigilant in providing extra security" for the show due to the " current social and political climate towards drag performers across the country."Ī subsequent Instagram post stated the event would have both "student" and "local" performers. The drag show is, according to ASUN, an annual affair.Īn Instagram post advertising the event encouraged students and community members to join and experience "empowering performances" and to "bring one dollar bills" to " tip & support" the performers. 29 with drag show performer Monique Heart leading the event. The Associated Students of the University of Nevada at Reno (ASUN), the university's student government, hosted a “Wolf Pack Drag Show” on Mar.
