LGBTQIA+ Culture & Politics
This rainbow-striped flag, first created in 1978 by Gilbert Baker, is widely recognized as a symbol of LGBTQ+ pride
What is the Pride flag?
A canine who often helps soothe others at a lounge usually on Wednesdays at the Pride Center
Who is Luna? (Lounge with Luna)
This is a homosexual relationship between a U.S president and a beloved British singer formerly in a boy band.
Hobama
Credited as one of the earliest vampire novels
What is Carmilla
Known for their engineered ambition and pink or purple raccoon hair
Who is Wrengineer
This iconic drag phrase means to insult someone humorously, often with wit and style
This interim director of the Pride Center is often known for wearing a button up shirt that many students wore on dress as pro-staff day
Who is Morgan Phillips?
Set in an animated galactic fantasy television show, these two femme characters long for one another and almost kiss at the end of the series
Catradora
This mentor facilitated a sophisticated workshop on fan fiction and sometimes is known to write his own tales
Who is Spencer?
Most likely to convert you to becoming a linguistics major or teach your embroidery
Who is Yezi
This concept describes overlapping systems of discrimination, often used to analyze LGBTQ+ experiences across race, class, and gender
What is intersectionality?
The two most adorable kitties in the world
Who are Misty Elliott and Mads Mikelson von Embry III
This femslash ship features two female protagonists--one who interacts with the elements and another who is tech savvy
Korrasami
You should NOT ask for these from professors a day before an application is due - at least a month ahead of time is standard
What is a letter of recommendation
This mentor might forcibly zip, zap, zoom you into becoming a better public speaker (or improv person)
Who is Bianca
This term refers to competitive underground events where participants “walk” in categories like fashion, realness, and performance
What are balls?
This motorcycle, named for a famous vampire, squires Dr. B. to class on occassion
Who is Nadja
These "friends" had an enormous influence on the 2020 presidential election when one was sent to super hell in season 15
Destiel
The process of showing off your outfit and considering where your clothing comes from
What is a fit check?
Enjoys design so much they might give you a sticker if you end up being a "baja blast" to hang out with
Who is Miles?
This legendary drag performer and activist was a prominent figure in the Harlem ballroom scene and founded the House of LaBeija.
Who is Pepper LaBeija?
This building on campus was former frat house before being converted into a more functional space
What is the Pride Center
This is a homosexual relationship between a psychiatrist with an eccentric palette and a disturbed FBI profiler. They also have a child they adopted after killing her father in front of her.
Hannigram
To retrieve or recover (something previously lost, given, or paid); e.g. words like "queer"
What is reclaiming? (Yezi's workshop)
They are not a reaper but might haunt your subconscious if you aren't careful
Who is Grim