This petition signifies support of the following message sent to all the University of Wisconsin River Falls administrators. There has been no constructive correspondence thus far from the administrators which is unacceptable, so we urge you all to sign this in solidarity.
"Chancellor Gallo, Cabinet members, and Dean of Students,
On behalf of the UW-River Falls College Republicans, a registered student organization, and the conservative students of the University of Wisconsin River Falls, we condemn and disavow the "Drag Bingo" event held by the Gender and Sexuality Alliance and DIB Office on the evening of Wednesday, October 11, 2023.
It is unconscionable that such an awful display would be supported with funding collected directly from the students of UW-River Falls, and hosted in the University Center, a building paid for and operated by students.
Had the event been funded privately and hosted in another academic building on campus, such an event would still be a display, beyond the character this campus strives for. The men hired for this outrageous performance on the night of the 11th demonstrated no academic quality, no wholesome entertainment, and no decency to the students attending the event or passersby at the University Center. The men referred to by their stage names as "Sasha Cassadine" and "Mercedes Iman Diamond" brought their crude language and vulgar appearance, passed off as "lighthearted entertainment," beyond the Pete's Creek venue and disturbed many students with their presence.
All of this being said, the "Drag Bingo" event disrespects the moral character of the students, the UW-River Falls campus, and the society at large. Even a cursory look at the public profiles of either man is remarkably offensive to one's own human decency. Neither man should be in a position to influence the aspiring young professionals and leaders of tomorrow who study at UW-River Falls. Furthermore, it is outrageous that such an unnecessary indulgence from specific groups on campus was allowed to take place in the namesake of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
For this reason, I urge you all, the administrators, of our historically reputable institution, to condemn this “Drag Bingo” event and ensure no subsequent events of this magnitude, manner, or vulgarity occur on our campus again. It is a disgrace to our university abroad and a stain on the University of Wisconsin Schools System.
Respectfully,
Brady Penfield,
UW-River Falls College Republicans Chairman"
Updates
October 19, 2023
The administration remains silent while this campaign continues to grow. Seeing this much support for our position shows that many of us are exhausted by how our student funds are being handled.
11 Comments
My parents are working overtime to help me get through school and this is what their money gets wasted on? Absolutely not.
total waste of cash. cant believe they let this happen on campus.
I really dont see how this helps any of us reach our academic goals. Maybe focus on something that actually benefits the students.
I feel as though there could have been a better event planned that would have been able to include more of UWRF students. I believe attendance would have been greater if the event would have consisted of a bon fire or something along those lines.
I’m barely making by as it is with my schooling and personal finances and it’s just outrageous that my hard earned money I have to pay for schooling is going into a bunch of dudes wearing dresses and makeup to play bingo.
This is not why we pay tuition!
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This petition signifies support of the following message sent to all the University of Wisconsin River Falls administrators. There has been no constructive correspondence thus far from the administrators which is unacceptable, so we urge you all to sign this in solidarity.
"Chancellor Gallo, Cabinet members, and Dean of Students,
On behalf of the UW-River Falls College Republicans, a registered student organization, and the conservative students of the University of Wisconsin River Falls, we condemn and disavow the "Drag Bingo" event held by the Gender and Sexuality Alliance and DIB Office on the evening of Wednesday, October 11, 2023.
It is unconscionable that such an awful display would be supported with funding collected directly from the students of UW-River Falls, and hosted in the University Center, a building paid for and operated by students.
Had the event been funded privately and hosted in another academic building on campus, such an event would still be a display, beyond the character this campus strives for. The men hired for this outrageous performance on the night of the 11th demonstrated no academic quality, no wholesome entertainment, and no decency to the students attending the event or passersby at the University Center. The men referred to by their stage names as "Sasha Cassadine" and "Mercedes Iman Diamond" brought their crude language and vulgar appearance, passed off as "lighthearted entertainment," beyond the Pete's Creek venue and disturbed many students with their presence.
All of this being said, the "Drag Bingo" event disrespects the moral character of the students, the UW-River Falls campus, and the society at large. Even a cursory look at the public profiles of either man is remarkably offensive to one's own human decency. Neither man should be in a position to influence the aspiring young professionals and leaders of tomorrow who study at UW-River Falls. Furthermore, it is outrageous that such an unnecessary indulgence from specific groups on campus was allowed to take place in the namesake of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
For this reason, I urge you all, the administrators, of our historically reputable institution, to condemn this “Drag Bingo” event and ensure no subsequent events of this magnitude, manner, or vulgarity occur on our campus again. It is a disgrace to our university abroad and a stain on the University of Wisconsin Schools System.
Respectfully,
Brady Penfield,
UW-River Falls College Republicans Chairman"
Updates
October 19, 2023
The administration remains silent while this campaign continues to grow. Seeing this much support for our position shows that many of us are exhausted by how our student funds are being handled.
11 Comments
Ridiculous that this is being pushed on campus. We are here to get a degree not to watch some weird show in the student center.
My parents are working overtime to help me get through school and this is what their money gets wasted on? Absolutely not.
total waste of cash. cant believe they let this happen on campus.
I really dont see how this helps any of us reach our academic goals. Maybe focus on something that actually benefits the students.
I feel as though there could have been a better event planned that would have been able to include more of UWRF students. I believe attendance would have been greater if the event would have consisted of a bon fire or something along those lines.
I’m barely making by as it is with my schooling and personal finances and it’s just outrageous that my hard earned money I have to pay for schooling is going into a bunch of dudes wearing dresses and makeup to play bingo.
This is not why we pay tuition!
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Ridiculous that this is being pushed on campus. We are here to get a degree not to watch some weird show in the student center.