Lambda Drag-o-ween has been moved to Hix Farm Brewery due to cancellation at Tennessee Tech University (Oct 26)

“I am shocked and dismayed“ that was the beginning of the post that Phil Oldham made on September 8th of this year when he cancelled the drag shows happening at the back door playhouse. Shows that have still not been able to resume due to “investigations”. He later informed the student organizations at another meeting that they “had not violated any policies while hosting these events and are not under investigation” We are just as shocked, and dismayed to learn that he has also canceled the Drag-o-ween show, that Lambda has put on now for years, due to “ being of the same nature of events on pause”. However, in his hypocrisy, on November 2 at 6PM he is allowing a homecoming event where fraternities are to do just the same as the event he cancelled. They seem to be calling it a “homecoming lip sync” event. Oldham has canceled shows for student organizations that have done this for years in favor of opening the door for what is essentially trans mockery. It is disturbing for us to know that actual drag performers who show respect for their craft and their fellow LGBTQIA+ community are unwelcome however others who may not have any prior knowledge of the history and meaning behind these performances are welcomed with open arms. This is a clear attack on the LGBTQ community at the colleges. Stand-up use your voice and let us be heard!! We will not stand for this nor any type of discrimination! The following is contact information for those who wish to voice their concerns.

Phil Oldham: #: (931) 372-3241, poldham@tntech.edu Office: DRBY 206
Dr. Pojo: #: (931) 372-341, cpolkjohnson@tntech.edu Office: RUC 221
Susan Henry: #: (931) 372-3123, SHenry@tntech.edu Office: RUC 214
Dr. Stubbs: #: (931) 372-3924, bstubbs@tntech.edu Office: RUC 214